Just brand it separately from your WISP. On Saturday, October 11, 2014, timothy steele via Af <af@afmug.com> wrote:
> This might bring in more revenue if you have no other option but will > bring a bad name on WISP's customers will be much more happy if you build > your network out & word of mouth of good service will bring more revenue > all the internet is used for these days are Netflix Hulu and gaming > satellite is good for none of the above > > — > Sent from Mailbox <https://www.dropbox.com/mailbox> > > > On Sat, Oct 11, 2014 at 3:04 PM, chuck--- via Af <af@afmug.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com');>> wrote: > >> The one that they were advertising at Wispapalloza last year. That one >> was almost full before they started. It was Exede. And all the customers >> got converted from WildBlue to Exede. But it then became full and no more >> customers could be added. I didn’t know there was new/fresh capacity. >> >> *From:* Ken Hohhof via Af <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com');> >> *Sent:* Saturday, October 11, 2014 1:02 PM >> *To:* af@afmug.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com');> >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Introducing a new revenue opportunity for WISPs. >> >> When you say they ran out of capacity, you mean their old >> service/satellite WildBlue? Or the new Exede? If you mean the new one, >> they blew through the capacity pretty quick. Although given the usage >> limits, that might not be all bad. There was a major disconnect between >> ~25Mbps download speed and only ~10GB/mo usage. Meant for people who >> rarely use the Internet but when they do, want it to be blazing fast. Or >> people who only use the Internet in the middle of the night. >> >> >> *From:* chuck--- via Af <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com');> >> *Sent:* Saturday, October 11, 2014 1:14 PM >> *To:* af@afmug.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com');> >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Introducing a new revenue opportunity for WISPs. >> >> I have had good success with Excede in the past. They just ran out of >> capacity. Believe me, for people with no other option, it is very popular >> and welcome. >> >> *From:* Colin Stanners via Af >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com');> >> *Sent:* Saturday, October 11, 2014 11:56 AM >> *To:* af@afmug.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com');> >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Introducing a new revenue opportunity for WISPs. >> >> But until that migration happens, your satellite customers are telling >> everything they know that your service is bad for gaming, low transfer >> caps, variable speeds etc. And first impressions last. How long will that >> reputation stick? How much money is it worth to you? >> >> On Sat, Oct 11, 2014 at 12:35 PM, Keefe John via Af <af@afmug.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com');>> wrote: >> >>> WISPs could use this as a tool to build up a customer base in a certain >>> area before expanding. Once you have enough customers on satellite to >>> support a fixed-wireless buildout you could migrate all of the customers >>> over and then cancel the satellite accounts or redeploy them at other >>> locations. >>> >>> Keefe >>> >>> >>> >>> On 10/11/2014 12:10 PM, Travis Johnson via Af wrote: >>> >>> Who retains the customer? Are you just getting a monthly referral fee, >>> but the customer is theirs? If so, you are giving up the only thing of >>> value for your business... the customer. >>> >>> When you sell your business, the only thing that matters is your >>> customer count... why would you give that away to someone else? Build out >>> your network and keep the customer. >>> >>> Travis >>> >>> On 10/10/2014 3:04 PM, Kade Sullivan via Af wrote: >>> >>> We've been deploying this and it's been as solid as it gets. We were >>> against it from the start, but after evaluating it, we love it. >>> >>> Out of the 35 or so we have installed, I've had to return to less than 5 >>> of them, and it's been after a very high winds storm to realign a couple >>> reflectors. Since then they have redesigned the dish and I have not had to >>> go back to any install since. >>> >>> I was right there with you guys and hated sat internet, but after using >>> this, it's pretty amazing. Every install I get 20 meg on the speed tests, >>> and the ping is pretty stable. Around 500ms, but the jitter is not very >>> bad. They have voip that supposedly works pretty well. Not great for >>> gamers, but works great for people that just want to browse the web, check >>> email, use ebay, ect. >>> >>> It's been a blessing for us. I pretty much dont install 900mhz >>> customers anymore. >>> >>> On Fri, Oct 10, 2014 at 3:50 PM, TJ Trout via Af <af@afmug.com >>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com');>> wrote: >>> >>>> Exede is a whole new beast, like 20mbps per sub and the sat capacity is >>>> like 10TB or something crazy >>>> >>>> On Fri, Oct 10, 2014 at 12:39 PM, Chuck McCown via Af <af@afmug.com >>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com');>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Last time I checked, they were out of capacity in rural areas. >>>>> >>>>> *From:* Chris Wright via Af >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com');> >>>>> *Sent:* Friday, October 10, 2014 1:35 PM >>>>> *To:* af@afmug.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com');> >>>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Introducing a new revenue opportunity for >>>>> WISPs. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Our converted-from-satellite-internet customers are extremely vocal >>>>> about their disdain for satellite internet. A deal like this may bring in >>>>> an extra few bucks; headaches, doubly so. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Chris Wright >>>>> >>>>> Velociter Wireless <http://www.velociter.net/> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af-boun...@afmug.com');>] *On Behalf Of >>>>> *Jeff Ernst via Af >>>>> *Sent:* Friday, October 10, 2014 12:21 PM >>>>> *To:* af@afmug.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com');> >>>>> *Subject:* [AFMUG] Introducing a new revenue opportunity for WISPs. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> [image: Exede and Convergence header- Helping WISPs cash in on >>>>> unservicable customers] >>>>> Introducing a Brand New Exede Reseller Program Created >>>>> Specifically for WISPs >>>>> >>>>> Convergence Technologies and Exede are excited to announce a new >>>>> partnership with a unique sales program designed specifically for WISPs. >>>>> Learn how this program opens up new profit opportunities for WISPs by >>>>> turning unserviceable customers into profitable new customers while also >>>>> reducing gaps in coverage. >>>>> >>>>> ✓ >>>>> >>>>> Never say "No" to an unserviceable customer >>>>> >>>>> ✓ >>>>> >>>>> You own the customer >>>>> >>>>> ✓ >>>>> >>>>> Attractive service plans, margins, and pricing >>>>> >>>>> ✓ >>>>> >>>>> Easy installation >>>>> >>>>> ✓ >>>>> >>>>> Training provided >>>>> >>>>> ✓ >>>>> >>>>> Increase revenue and profits >>>>> >>>>> *Say goodbye to lost sales and profits. 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