Re: [Indiana] Going to WISPA2020

[Michael Stimson]

I heard it was cancelled.. am I wrong?

From: indiana-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:indiana-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of 
Todd Harpest
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 4:48 PM
To: indiana@wispa.org
Subject: [Indiana] Going to WISPA2020

Just curious if any of you are going?

Todd Harpest, External Affairs & Regulatory Director
MetaLINK Technologies, Inc.
419.990.0310 | 888.999.8002 x2310
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Re: [Indiana] past due's

[Michael Stimson]

Fellow WISP

Does anyone know who in Indiana we can submit a bill to for the people who did 
not pay their bill. I have 35 that we did not shut off and remember in past 
Indiana WISP emails we could contact someone with the state that would 
reimburse us if we did not shut them off. I just can't seem to find that email.

I suppose I am pretty lucky having only about 4% no pays .

Thank you!

Michael F. Stimson, Jr. - Chief Exceutive Officer -
MDS Enterprises, LLC and Mikes PC Repair Shop Fast Lane Internet
COO - Fast Lane HD
111 E Montgomery St
PO BOX 633
Francesville, IN  47946
219.567.2300
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Re: [Indiana] COVID-19 Hotspots

[Michael Stimson]

Francesville Indiana - location at the west central school corp on 421 and hwy 
14

Thank you!

Michael F. Stimson, Jr. - Chief Exceutive Officer -
MDS Enterprises, LLC and Mikes PC Repair Shop Fast Lane Internet
COO - Fast Lane HD
111 E Montgomery St
PO BOX 633
Francesville, IN  47946
219.567.2300
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From: indiana-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:indiana-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of 
Eric Rogers
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 3:08 PM
To: indiana@wispa.org
Subject: [Indiana] COVID-19 Hotspots

I was asked to collect a list of providers that have provided free WiFi for the 
schools, or opened up free WiFi for the community because of this crisis.  I 
think the State is wanting to compile a list, not sure if it will be published.

Thanks,

Eric Rogers
[PDSConnect_logo-Connecting You to the World - Signature Logo]
www.pdsconnect.me
(317) 831-3000 x200

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Re: [Indiana] Re advice needed

[Michael Stimson]

One of our bigger customers as a nursing home. He was there yesterday. I 
already called them

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> On Mar 27, 2020, at 2:01 PM, ORI.NET - Scott LePere  
> wrote:
> 
> That's sounds like a judgement call.  It maybe a good ideal to call them.
> I would probably monitor the tech's condition for a day to two before doing 
> so.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: indiana-boun...@wispa.org  On Behalf Of 
> Michael Stimson
> Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 10:58 AM
> To: indiana@wispa.org
> Subject: [Indiana] Re advice needed
> 
> Our employee called I this morning to tell us he has flue like symptoms. I 
> have told home to stay for 2 weeks at this point.. 
> 
> Should I start calling people for the last 2 days and telling them?
> 
> Mike Stimson
> Fast lane internet
> 
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[Indiana] Re advice needed

[Michael Stimson]

Our employee called I this morning to tell us he has flue like symptoms. I have 
told home to stay for 2 weeks at this point.. 

Should I start calling people for the last 2 days and telling them?

Mike Stimson
Fast lane internet

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Re: [Indiana] Meeting

[Michael Stimson]

I agree to work together

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 23, 2020, at 3:17 PM, Tyson Burris  wrote:


Same we have restrictions in place.  It would be good if we all came up with a 
playbook to follow together.

Tyson Burris, President
Internet Communications Inc.
739 Commerce Dr.
Franklin, IN 46131

Office # 317-738-0320
Cell/Direct # 317-412-1540
Online: www.surfici.net


What can ICI do for you?

Broadband Wireless - PtP/PtMP Solutions - Mesh Wifi/Hotzones - IP Cameras - 
Fiber - Towers - Infrastructure.

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From: indiana-boun...@wispa.org  On Behalf Of Eric 
Rogers
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 2:57 PM
To: indiana@wispa.org
Subject: Re: [Indiana] Meeting

Yes, however now that it is shelter in place, we are limiting new installs.  We 
have new protocols we have put in place for any in-home work.  We have had a 
significant increase, yes…

Please be safe in your work going forward, even younger people can be 
significantly affected and this virus doesn’t discriminate to only those that 
have a compromised immune systems or elderly.

Eric Rogers

www.pdsconnect.me
(317) 831-3000 x200

From: indiana-boun...@wispa.org 
[mailto:indiana-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Tyson Burris
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 2:43 PM
To: indiana@wispa.org
Subject: Re: [Indiana] Meeting

Sounds good Eric.  Keep us updated.
I am sure you all are getting hammered like we are.
Seeing 27% increase here.

Tyson Burris, President
Internet Communications Inc.
739 Commerce Dr.
Franklin, IN 46131

Office # 317-738-0320
Cell/Direct # 317-412-1540
Online: www.surfici.net


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From: indiana-boun...@wispa.org 
mailto:indiana-boun...@wispa.org>> On Behalf Of Eric 
Rogers
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 2:40 PM
To: indiana@wispa.org
Subject: Re: [Indiana] Meeting

Everyone,

Now that we are officially on “Shelter In Place,” our group is now having a 
conference call at 10:00 AM every day.  If anyone has anything for tomorrow’s 
meeting, please feel free to let me know.  Please use this forum (Indiana WISPA 
list) to officially communicate.  Anyone is welcome to reach out to me 
personally outside of email as well.  One thing that we will be discussing in 
our daily briefings are needs.  If someone needs a generator for instance, they 
could reach out and a nearby operator could then help their neighbor.


Eric Rogers

www.pdsconnect.me
(317) 831-3000 x200

From: indiana-boun...@wispa.org 
[mailto:indiana-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Eric Rogers
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2020 8:53 AM
To: indiana@wispa.org
Subject: Re: [Indiana] Meeting

So I recently have transitioned into this role, but was not given the call in 
information in time, so I was unable to attend.  I will attach some of the 
information that was sent so that you are informed.  There are two pieces of 
information that I have received, one that the CISA released 
https://www.cisa.gov/news/2020/03/19/cisa-releases-guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure-workers-during-covid-19
 that is guidance, that communication providers are to staff as needed to 
provide the services necessary.  The second document I have attached is the 
2015 Homeland Security communications sector plan.  Since it was developed in 
2015, I would assume it would be of good guidance until we hear otherwise.  
Scott already sent out the letters from DHS and CISA for travel and fuel.

If anyone has any questions, please forward them, either on-list for 
discussion, or off-list.

Thank you for all you do,

Eric Rogers

www.pdsconnect.me
(317) 831-3000 x200

From: indiana-boun...@wispa.org 
[mailto:indiana-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Jim Smutniak
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2020 4:04 PM
To: indiana@wispa.org
Subject: Re: [Indiana] Meeting

Any feedback on the outcome of the conference call?  The Governor today 
announced that internet and telephone service cannot be shut off for 
non-payment at least until May and possibly beyond if the emergency is extended.

Comcast and AT can survive something like this. Companies like ours will 
have a much harder time.

SBA loans are 

Re: [Indiana] Meeting

[Michael Stimson]

I would like to discuss should we allow no pay's. this is a concern as I am a 
smaller wisp



Thank you!

Michael F. Stimson, Jr. - Chief Exceutive Officer
Fast Lane Internet, INC
D/B/A Hoosier Internet
Mikes PC Repair Shop, LLC
Mana Group, LLC
111 E Montgomery St
PO BOX 633
Francesville, IN  47946
219.567.2300
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From: indiana-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:indiana-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of 
Eric Rogers
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 2:40 PM
To: indiana@wispa.org
Subject: Re: [Indiana] Meeting

Everyone,

Now that we are officially on "Shelter In Place," our group is now having a 
conference call at 10:00 AM every day.  If anyone has anything for tomorrow's 
meeting, please feel free to let me know.  Please use this forum (Indiana WISPA 
list) to officially communicate.  Anyone is welcome to reach out to me 
personally outside of email as well.  One thing that we will be discussing in 
our daily briefings are needs.  If someone needs a generator for instance, they 
could reach out and a nearby operator could then help their neighbor.


Eric Rogers
[PDSConnect_logo-Connecting You to the World - Signature Logo]
www.pdsconnect.me
(317) 831-3000 x200

From: indiana-boun...@wispa.org<mailto:indiana-boun...@wispa.org> 
[mailto:indiana-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Eric Rogers
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2020 8:53 AM
To: indiana@wispa.org<mailto:indiana@wispa.org>
Subject: Re: [Indiana] Meeting

So I recently have transitioned into this role, but was not given the call in 
information in time, so I was unable to attend.  I will attach some of the 
information that was sent so that you are informed.  There are two pieces of 
information that I have received, one that the CISA released 
https://www.cisa.gov/news/2020/03/19/cisa-releases-guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure-workers-during-covid-19
 that is guidance, that communication providers are to staff as needed to 
provide the services necessary.  The second document I have attached is the 
2015 Homeland Security communications sector plan.  Since it was developed in 
2015, I would assume it would be of good guidance until we hear otherwise.  
Scott already sent out the letters from DHS and CISA for travel and fuel.

If anyone has any questions, please forward them, either on-list for 
discussion, or off-list.

Thank you for all you do,

Eric Rogers
[PDSConnect_logo-Connecting You to the World - Signature Logo]
www.pdsconnect.me
(317) 831-3000 x200

From: indiana-boun...@wispa.org<mailto:indiana-boun...@wispa.org> 
[mailto:indiana-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Jim Smutniak
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2020 4:04 PM
To: indiana@wispa.org<mailto:indiana@wispa.org>
Subject: Re: [Indiana] Meeting

Any feedback on the outcome of the conference call?  The Governor today 
announced that internet and telephone service cannot be shut off for 
non-payment at least until May and possibly beyond if the emergency is extended.

Comcast and AT can survive something like this. Companies like ours will 
have a much harder time.

SBA loans are available but are not helpful because they have to be repaid and 
personally guaranteed by the business owner.  When the State permits 
customers to consume our services without paying for them,  personal guarantees 
do not seem appropriate.   A grant would be more appropriate in this 
situation.


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From: indiana-boun...@wispa.org<mailto:indiana-boun...@wispa.org> 
[mailto:indiana-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of ORI.NET - Scott LePere
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 11:03 AM
To: indiana@wispa.org<mailto:indiana@wispa.org>
Subject: Re: [Indiana] Meeting

We are doing the same things as you steve.



From: indiana-boun...@wispa.org<mailto:indiana-boun...@wispa.org> 
mailto:indiana-boun...@wispa.org>> On Behalf Of 
Steve Barnes
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 10:41 AM
To: indiana@wispa.org<mailto:indiana@wispa.org>
Subject: [Indiana] Meeting


There is a conference call today with Scott Rudd of the lieutenant governor's 
office that the WISPA coordinators will be invited to. This meeting is with all 
Indiana telecom associations. They're wanting to know what the different 
internet providers in the state are doing to help their subscribers during the 
Corona virus situation. How have you changed your normal operating procedures.

I know our company has signed on to the FCC keep America connected. We are not 
doing any kind of free upgrades at the current time or free installs. But are 
being very lenient to frustrated