OK, well first let me explain my idea for an ISP isn't to sell dial up, or internet access. I already sell devices that use a dial up. I work for a company so they worry about the business plan. I already checked out where to buy a block of IP addresses, the min you can buy direct is /20 or 4096 public IPs. I know it sounds like a strange idea for you to start my own ISP. Also I wanted to mention that Cisco press is coming out with a new book about Starting an ISP "ISP Essentials" in April. I am trying to find more out about the book. I know it has a lot of stuff about the features of IOS for ISPs. I guess the book is really what I need. I would also need my own ASN. The /20 block of registered IPs would not be routable, I assume because they are not attached to anyones ASN. So I would have to register my own ASN. And of course I would need a connection to an ISP backbone. Please don't think I am Ignorant and think it is as easy as buying a few routers. I am trying to come up with an estimate for how much it would cost to start an ISP. Like for instance the block of IPs would be $3000 a year, another cost would be the modem board, the routers etc. Thanks for your help.
-----Original Message----- From: Schneider, Matt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2002 5:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: ISP Question [7:37006] I'm in!!!!!!!! -----Original Message----- From: Craig Columbus To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 3/3/2002 5:05 PM Subject: Re: ISP Question [7:37006] Ok, I'll bite... Don't start buying equipment yet. The technical component of an ISP is only one very small part of a big picture. If you're seriously thinking about starting an ISP, you first need to write a business plan that delineates your idea, your potential market, your competition, your management team, your organizational structure, your cashflow analysis, your initial funding, and your exit strategy. This includes a full and honest SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis. Once you've refined your plan, show it to people who know a lot more about running a business than you do. Go visit SCORE (look them up in the phone book) and be prepared to rewrite everything you've written. Once you've got a final product, then you're going to need funding. Remember, you need to account for more than the technical equipment. You'll have to consider rents, leases, insurance, utilities, payroll, taxes, etc. Once you've got the funding, you can bring on qualified management and engineers (read experienced in this field) and let them decide on the particular equipment you'll need. If this sounds like too much to tackle, then you're not ready to run your own business. On the other hand, if you're financially well off (rich) and are determined to go forward anyway, I'll be glad to walk you down the path for a fee. ;-) Good luck, Craig At 02:35 PM 3/1/2002 -0500, you wrote: >Does anyone have a list of equipment for a company to become and ISP? I >also want to buy a class of IP addresses and host them myself. Is there >a link on Cisco to help someone like myself get started. Any help on >this topic would be appreciated. I really don't know where to start .... Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=37148&t=37006 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
