Hello All, My .02:
PTP specializes in supporting networks that have sponsors. The model is successful in that PTP can manage a network (it's specialty) and allow someone else to market the offering (the node owner). I think this model should be examined for the skyPilots. PTP needs to consider "Who is the best partner in offering wireless access using the benefits of a mesh network - outdoor mounted AP?" I think the orgainizational unit in the city that most closely matches this type of coverage is the business associations of each neighborhood. This would allow for a concentrated coverage area where people gather (away from the home) and where local sponsors will help with the backhaul and roof mounting permissions. Examples: Belmont, Hawthorne, Multnomah. PTP should put together a proposal process that can be worked through with each business association to petition the city to donate the gear. The proposal would include network topography, sponsor information, etc. Basically, the proposal needs to answer all the questions of viability before the city even has time to doubt it. This solution would provide: - A victory to city hall (the gear is repurposed in the PDX area & by long standing community associations) - A new offering by our local business owners to encourage use in their retail areas (yes, iphones will be a primary user) - A use of the skypilot gear that is withen intended design, but with a coverage area that is realistic - A plan that works in the same way PTP has been successful with the current sponsored nodes process. I do think the abandonment of the skypilots can be put to great use. PTP has the technical team & if we partner with someone who has a feasible coverage area it will create a compelling option for city hall. As for the bucket truck: I call shotgun. Joe --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ The Personal Telco Project - http://www.personaltelco.net/ Donate to PTP: http://www.personaltelco.net/donate Archives: http://news.gmane.org/gmane.network.wireless.portland.general/ Etiquette: http://www.personaltelco.net/index.cgi/MailingListEtiquette List information: http://lists.personaltelco.net To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
