At 06:05 PM 4/26/2006, Robert Sherrard wrote:
I've got an interesting question / situation...
I've got a local loop provider that we're
looking at using for some fiber connectivity.
The long story is that theres no real great
place for them to place their gear in the entire
building, sort of paying rent to the landlord,
placing gear in our suite, or placing gear in an
uncontrolled room , i.e. no cooling, no
controlled access. This local-loop provider is
asking to place this gear into our space
while
this gear is to provide us with fiber
connectivity back to a carrier hotel; theyre
also looking to service other tenants in our
building. It is unrealistic to ask this provider
for some sort of a kickback, or monthly discount
on service? Theyre hitting us up for an install
fee, maybe they could waive that? Anyone have
some thoughts on this? Am I being unrealistic in
thinking that, if they are going to profit by
having gear in our space, we should expect to
see a small return or favor? The only other
option for them is to spend money and lease a
small room, or modify an existing smaller room
in the building to fit their needs.
It is not unrealistic to charge them a free for your space. The landlord will
charge them for conduit access to and throughout the building, they are going
to use your power, your facilities, etc. Carriers
don't put racks in collocation
for free. I'd have to know a lot more about your
building, their needs, etc., but
you should take it from here. Most definitely you should be paid.
-M<
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