RE: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless
John, This is probably the only opportunity the small guys (WISPs) will have to compete on an even playing field with the big guys for spectrum that supports WiMax products. The first step is a favorable ruling from the FCC and then the filing of a standard application for a Part 101 license. We are told that the equipment cost per subordinated path will be less than $500 and FCC certified equipment will be available ninety days after a favorable FCC ruling WSI would be please to discuss technical details, business strategies and the enormous opportunities of concurrent coordination with any WISP off list. Mike -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Scrivner Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 6:20 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless Mike, If we support your request for declaratory ruling what steps would be required for us to get our own licensed multipoint Part 101 based network deployment in our areas? What equipment is available now if any? What are the costs? How do you make money on this type of deal? I want to understand the logistics of actually using this in my network if we get the go ahead to do so. Many thanks, John Scrivner michael mulcay wrote: Concurrently coordinated networks are Licensed Carrier Grade, which means we no longer have to take second place to the big guys. Wireless Strategies Inc (WSI) decided to focus on carrier grade backhaul where we believe the GPM is higher and the COS lower than for the home subscriber market. The $500 number was for 802.16 based CPE and was a conservative number. My guess is that 802.16 product prices will end up similar to 802.11 prices. We budget conservatively and plan for a Part 101 license to cost about $2500 with another $2500 for the Prior Coordination. For this we have enough spectrum (60MHz at 6GHz) to serve hundreds of clients. The throughput is 134Mbps burstable to 268Mbps. I agree that asking the FCC for a rule change or a waiver would be difficult, especially to get the FCC allow one foot antennas. That is why NO RULE CHANGE OR WAIVER IS NEEDED. We engineered paths in a city that could support legacy and concurrently coordinated networks, applied for and have received licenses. To remove any uncertainty that an antenna system with radiating elements (it is the radiating elements that can have any type or size of radiator), is allowed UNDER EXISTING RULES, we sent a Request for a Declaratory Ruling to the FCC asking for confirmation that any antenna system, and specifically an antenna system with radiating elements, that meets all the present regulations is allowed. I would be pleased to send you individual copies of the request. Our concern is that the big guys will make a land grab for spectrum before the small, and often under funded, operators have staked their claim. For most investors to put money into network construction they want all perceived regulatory uncertainty removed. This is why we are asking the FCC to remove any uncertainty. Mike 831-659-5618 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181 Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 7:12 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless I talked to Mike for quite a while the other day. I think this idea warrants some discussion. On the one hand, the idea that we can use the cheap, arguably underutilized 6 gig band for licensed ptmp links has some draw for me. It's also an idea that the FCC has already hinted at a year or three ago (SPTF maybe???). On the other hand, any licensed bands seem to almost always wind up in the hands of people that don't deploy with it. At least not broadband. And, as our tower sites get ever more loaded with the access points needed to service customers, many of us will likely eventually move to licensed bands for backhaul. It would be a shame to not have licensed ptp only spectrum available. Well, it could easily become a shame laters, Marlon (509) 982-2181 (408) 907-6910 (Vonage)Consulting services 42846865 (icq)WISP Operator since 1999! [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.odessaoffice.com/wireless www.odessaoffice.com/marlon/cam - Original Message - From: michael mulcay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 2:23 PM Subject: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless Guys, As we wireless operators know, the costs of licensed networks (equipment, antennas and licensing) makes providing services to the majority of subscribers prohibitively expensive, and the cost at auction for spectrum (for WiMax and 4G products) is beyond the reach of most of us. To overcome these problems, two years ago Wireless Strategies began research into ways to use new technologies -- WiMAX and smart antennas -- to reuse
RE: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless
Concurrently coordinated networks are Licensed Carrier Grade, which means we no longer have to take second place to the big guys. Wireless Strategies Inc (WSI) decided to focus on carrier grade backhaul where we believe the GPM is higher and the COS lower than for the home subscriber market. The $500 number was for 802.16 based CPE and was a conservative number. My guess is that 802.16 product prices will end up similar to 802.11 prices. We budget conservatively and plan for a Part 101 license to cost about $2500 with another $2500 for the Prior Coordination. For this we have enough spectrum (60MHz at 6GHz) to serve hundreds of clients. The throughput is 134Mbps burstable to 268Mbps. I agree that asking the FCC for a rule change or a waiver would be difficult, especially to get the FCC allow one foot antennas. That is why NO RULE CHANGE OR WAIVER IS NEEDED. We engineered paths in a city that could support legacy and concurrently coordinated networks, applied for and have received licenses. To remove any uncertainty that an antenna system with radiating elements (it is the radiating elements that can have any type or size of radiator), is allowed UNDER EXISTING RULES, we sent a Request for a Declaratory Ruling to the FCC asking for confirmation that any antenna system, and specifically an antenna system with radiating elements, that meets all the present regulations is allowed. I would be pleased to send you individual copies of the request. Our concern is that the big guys will make a land grab for spectrum before the small, and often under funded, operators have staked their claim. For most investors to put money into network construction they want all perceived regulatory uncertainty removed. This is why we are asking the FCC to remove any uncertainty. Mike 831-659-5618 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181 Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 7:12 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless I talked to Mike for quite a while the other day. I think this idea warrants some discussion. On the one hand, the idea that we can use the cheap, arguably underutilized 6 gig band for licensed ptmp links has some draw for me. It's also an idea that the FCC has already hinted at a year or three ago (SPTF maybe???). On the other hand, any licensed bands seem to almost always wind up in the hands of people that don't deploy with it. At least not broadband. And, as our tower sites get ever more loaded with the access points needed to service customers, many of us will likely eventually move to licensed bands for backhaul. It would be a shame to not have licensed ptp only spectrum available. Well, it could easily become a shame laters, Marlon (509) 982-2181 (408) 907-6910 (Vonage)Consulting services 42846865 (icq)WISP Operator since 1999! [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.odessaoffice.com/wireless www.odessaoffice.com/marlon/cam - Original Message - From: michael mulcay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 2:23 PM Subject: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless Guys, As we wireless operators know, the costs of licensed networks (equipment, antennas and licensing) makes providing services to the majority of subscribers prohibitively expensive, and the cost at auction for spectrum (for WiMax and 4G products) is beyond the reach of most of us. To overcome these problems, two years ago Wireless Strategies began research into ways to use new technologies -- WiMAX and smart antennas -- to reuse side lobe radiation around sites of point-to-point 4GHz and 6GHz microwave links under the present FCC rules and without causing additional interference. Our finding is that networks can be designed to operate with smart antennas with distributed radiators and that the new paths can be concurrently coordinated, under existing FCC rules and without causing additional interference. We believe that concurrent coordination will be The Next Big Thing in Wireless, leveling the playing field by making it possible for WISPs to obtain multipurpose licensed spectrum at pennies on the dollar compared to obtaining it at auction. By making use of the formerly wasted side lobe radiation of 4GHz and 6GHz paths, WISPs will be able to use IEEE 802.16-based (WiMAX) equipment with small antennas to provide licensed broadband services to hundreds of additional subscribers at a provisioning cost of only about $500 per link. We appreciate that some members of the industry may initially perceive any change to the status quo as a threat, but we believe that concurrent coordination will provide extraordinary benefits to the entire industry, especially WISPs. Due to the potential for unprecedented industry-wide changes from the use of antennas with distributed radiators to provide
Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless
Mike, If we support your request for declaratory ruling what steps would be required for us to get our own licensed multipoint Part 101 based network deployment in our areas? What equipment is available now if any? What are the costs? How do you make money on this type of deal? I want to understand the logistics of actually using this in my network if we get the go ahead to do so. Many thanks, John Scrivner michael mulcay wrote: Concurrently coordinated networks are Licensed Carrier Grade, which means we no longer have to take second place to the big guys. Wireless Strategies Inc (WSI) decided to focus on carrier grade backhaul where we believe the GPM is higher and the COS lower than for the home subscriber market. The $500 number was for 802.16 based CPE and was a conservative number. My guess is that 802.16 product prices will end up similar to 802.11 prices. We budget conservatively and plan for a Part 101 license to cost about $2500 with another $2500 for the Prior Coordination. For this we have enough spectrum (60MHz at 6GHz) to serve hundreds of clients. The throughput is 134Mbps burstable to 268Mbps. I agree that asking the FCC for a rule change or a waiver would be difficult, especially to get the FCC allow one foot antennas. That is why NO RULE CHANGE OR WAIVER IS NEEDED. We engineered paths in a city that could support legacy and concurrently coordinated networks, applied for and have received licenses. To remove any uncertainty that an antenna system with radiating elements (it is the radiating elements that can have any type or size of radiator), is allowed UNDER EXISTING RULES, we sent a Request for a Declaratory Ruling to the FCC asking for confirmation that any antenna system, and specifically an antenna system with radiating elements, that meets all the present regulations is allowed. I would be pleased to send you individual copies of the request. Our concern is that the big guys will make a land grab for spectrum before the small, and often under funded, operators have staked their claim. For most investors to put money into network construction they want all perceived regulatory uncertainty removed. This is why we are asking the FCC to remove any uncertainty. Mike 831-659-5618 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181 Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 7:12 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless I talked to Mike for quite a while the other day. I think this idea warrants some discussion. On the one hand, the idea that we can use the cheap, arguably underutilized 6 gig band for licensed ptmp links has some draw for me. It's also an idea that the FCC has already hinted at a year or three ago (SPTF maybe???). On the other hand, any licensed bands seem to almost always wind up in the hands of people that don't deploy with it. At least not broadband. And, as our tower sites get ever more loaded with the access points needed to service customers, many of us will likely eventually move to licensed bands for backhaul. It would be a shame to not have licensed ptp only spectrum available. Well, it could easily become a shame laters, Marlon (509) 982-2181 (408) 907-6910 (Vonage)Consulting services 42846865 (icq)WISP Operator since 1999! [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.odessaoffice.com/wireless www.odessaoffice.com/marlon/cam - Original Message - From: michael mulcay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 2:23 PM Subject: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless Guys, As we wireless operators know, the costs of licensed networks (equipment, antennas and licensing) makes providing services to the majority of subscribers prohibitively expensive, and the cost at auction for spectrum (for WiMax and 4G products) is beyond the reach of most of us. To overcome these problems, two years ago Wireless Strategies began research into ways to use new technologies -- WiMAX and smart antennas -- to reuse side lobe radiation around sites of point-to-point 4GHz and 6GHz microwave links under the present FCC rules and without causing additional interference. Our finding is that networks can be designed to operate with smart antennas with distributed radiators and that the new paths can be concurrently coordinated, under existing FCC rules and without causing additional interference. We believe that concurrent coordination will be The Next Big Thing in Wireless, leveling the playing field by making it possible for WISPs to obtain multipurpose licensed spectrum at pennies on the dollar compared to obtaining it at auction. By making use of the formerly wasted side lobe radiation of 4GHz and 6GHz paths, WISPs will be able to use IEEE 802.16-based (WiMAX) equipment with small antennas to provide
RE: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless
I hear ya. It sounds great. Don't feed the trolls =D Craig M. Grenier Production TAC Engineer Savvis, Inc. e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Built to RespondTM This message contains information which may be confidential and/or privileged. Unless you are the intended recipient (or authorized to receive for the intended recipient), you may not read, use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and delete the message and any attachment(s) thereto without retaining any copies. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Scrivner Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 7:01 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless What do you mean? I have been talking to him for two months about this. Where did you get that this is an ad? I asked him to post this message to get a feel for how WISPs would respond. He even sent it to me for review prior to sending it out here. I guess I am having trouble understanding why this would be considered an ad. They are looking for support for a declaratory ruling from the FCC on this matter. Mike would like to see WISPA help him on this and I think we should at least consider this. Scriv Dawn DiPietro wrote: Sounds like an ad too. :-) Jory Privett wrote: Sounds like a great idea. I only have one issue from what I read here, $500 per link seems high. Most ISPs complain about the $250 they pay now for CPEs. Jory Privett WCCS - Original Message - From: michael mulcay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 4:23 PM Subject: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless Guys, As we wireless operators know, the costs of licensed networks (equipment, antennas and licensing) makes providing services to the majority of subscribers prohibitively expensive, and the cost at auction for spectrum (for WiMax and 4G products) is beyond the reach of most of us. To overcome these problems, two years ago Wireless Strategies began research into ways to use new technologies -- WiMAX and smart antennas -- to reuse side lobe radiation around sites of point-to-point 4GHz and 6GHz microwave links under the present FCC rules and without causing additional interference. Our finding is that networks can be designed to operate with smart antennas with distributed radiators and that the new paths can be concurrently coordinated, under existing FCC rules and without causing additional interference. We believe that concurrent coordination will be The Next Big Thing in Wireless, leveling the playing field by making it possible for WISPs to obtain multipurpose licensed spectrum at pennies on the dollar compared to obtaining it at auction. By making use of the formerly wasted side lobe radiation of 4GHz and 6GHz paths, WISPs will be able to use IEEE 802.16-based (WiMAX) equipment with small antennas to provide licensed broadband services to hundreds of additional subscribers at a provisioning cost of only about $500 per link. We appreciate that some members of the industry may initially perceive any change to the status quo as a threat, but we believe that concurrent coordination will provide extraordinary benefits to the entire industry, especially WISPs. Due to the potential for unprecedented industry-wide changes from the use of antennas with distributed radiators to provide multiple-path low-cost broadband services under the existing FCC rules, Wireless Strategies decided to remove any uncertainty for investors and service providers by, on February 23, 2007, filing with the Federal Communications Commission, a Request for a Declaratory Ruling on Compliance of Fixed Microwave Antennas Having Distributed Radiating Elements. However, to date, the FCC has taken no action. We believe that emails of support from the WISP community can help speed up the process, by encouraging the FCC to either issue the requested declaratory ruling or to issue a Public Notice for industry comment. Therefore, if you would like a copy of our FCC filing and/or information about the new concept of concurrent coordination, please contact me at Wireless Strategies 831-659-5618 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional information you can also visit our web site at www.wirelessstrategies.net. Thanks, Mike Michael Mulcay, CEO Wireless Strategies, Inc. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman
Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless
After rereading Mike's post I realized I was mistaken and apologized to the list. Grenier, Craig wrote: I hear ya. It sounds great. Don't feed the trolls =D Craig M. Grenier Production TAC Engineer Savvis, Inc. e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Built to RespondTM This message contains information which may be confidential and/or privileged. Unless you are the intended recipient (or authorized to receive for the intended recipient), you may not read, use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and delete the message and any attachment(s) thereto without retaining any copies. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Scrivner Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 7:01 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless What do you mean? I have been talking to him for two months about this. Where did you get that this is an ad? I asked him to post this message to get a feel for how WISPs would respond. He even sent it to me for review prior to sending it out here. I guess I am having trouble understanding why this would be considered an ad. They are looking for support for a declaratory ruling from the FCC on this matter. Mike would like to see WISPA help him on this and I think we should at least consider this. Scriv Dawn DiPietro wrote: Sounds like an ad too. :-) Jory Privett wrote: Sounds like a great idea. I only have one issue from what I read here, $500 per link seems high. Most ISPs complain about the $250 they pay now for CPEs. Jory Privett WCCS - Original Message - From: michael mulcay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 4:23 PM Subject: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless Guys, As we wireless operators know, the costs of licensed networks (equipment, antennas and licensing) makes providing services to the majority of subscribers prohibitively expensive, and the cost at auction for spectrum (for WiMax and 4G products) is beyond the reach of most of us. To overcome these problems, two years ago Wireless Strategies began research into ways to use new technologies -- WiMAX and smart antennas -- to reuse side lobe radiation around sites of point-to-point 4GHz and 6GHz microwave links under the present FCC rules and without causing additional interference. Our finding is that networks can be designed to operate with smart antennas with distributed radiators and that the new paths can be concurrently coordinated, under existing FCC rules and without causing additional interference. We believe that concurrent coordination will be The Next Big Thing in Wireless, leveling the playing field by making it possible for WISPs to obtain multipurpose licensed spectrum at pennies on the dollar compared to obtaining it at auction. By making use of the formerly wasted side lobe radiation of 4GHz and 6GHz paths, WISPs will be able to use IEEE 802.16-based (WiMAX) equipment with small antennas to provide licensed broadband services to hundreds of additional subscribers at a provisioning cost of only about $500 per link. We appreciate that some members of the industry may initially perceive any change to the status quo as a threat, but we believe that concurrent coordination will provide extraordinary benefits to the entire industry, especially WISPs. Due to the potential for unprecedented industry-wide changes from the use of antennas with distributed radiators to provide multiple-path low-cost broadband services under the existing FCC rules, Wireless Strategies decided to remove any uncertainty for investors and service providers by, on February 23, 2007, filing with the Federal Communications Commission, a Request for a Declaratory Ruling on Compliance of Fixed Microwave Antennas Having Distributed Radiating Elements. However, to date, the FCC has taken no action. We believe that emails of support from the WISP community can help speed up the process, by encouraging the FCC to either issue the requested declaratory ruling or to issue a Public Notice for industry comment. Therefore, if you would like a copy of our FCC filing and/or information about the new concept of concurrent coordination, please contact me at Wireless Strategies 831-659-5618 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional information you can also visit our web site at www.wirelessstrategies.net. Thanks, Mike Michael Mulcay, CEO Wireless Strategies, Inc. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless
Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless
I talked to Mike for quite a while the other day. I think this idea warrants some discussion. On the one hand, the idea that we can use the cheap, arguably underutilized 6 gig band for licensed ptmp links has some draw for me. It's also an idea that the FCC has already hinted at a year or three ago (SPTF maybe???). On the other hand, any licensed bands seem to almost always wind up in the hands of people that don't deploy with it. At least not broadband. And, as our tower sites get ever more loaded with the access points needed to service customers, many of us will likely eventually move to licensed bands for backhaul. It would be a shame to not have licensed ptp only spectrum available. Well, it could easily become a shame laters, Marlon (509) 982-2181 (408) 907-6910 (Vonage)Consulting services 42846865 (icq)WISP Operator since 1999! [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.odessaoffice.com/wireless www.odessaoffice.com/marlon/cam - Original Message - From: michael mulcay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 2:23 PM Subject: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless Guys, As we wireless operators know, the costs of licensed networks (equipment, antennas and licensing) makes providing services to the majority of subscribers prohibitively expensive, and the cost at auction for spectrum (for WiMax and 4G products) is beyond the reach of most of us. To overcome these problems, two years ago Wireless Strategies began research into ways to use new technologies -- WiMAX and smart antennas -- to reuse side lobe radiation around sites of point-to-point 4GHz and 6GHz microwave links under the present FCC rules and without causing additional interference. Our finding is that networks can be designed to operate with smart antennas with distributed radiators and that the new paths can be concurrently coordinated, under existing FCC rules and without causing additional interference. We believe that concurrent coordination will be The Next Big Thing in Wireless, leveling the playing field by making it possible for WISPs to obtain multipurpose licensed spectrum at pennies on the dollar compared to obtaining it at auction. By making use of the formerly wasted side lobe radiation of 4GHz and 6GHz paths, WISPs will be able to use IEEE 802.16-based (WiMAX) equipment with small antennas to provide licensed broadband services to hundreds of additional subscribers at a provisioning cost of only about $500 per link. We appreciate that some members of the industry may initially perceive any change to the status quo as a threat, but we believe that concurrent coordination will provide extraordinary benefits to the entire industry, especially WISPs. Due to the potential for unprecedented industry-wide changes from the use of antennas with distributed radiators to provide multiple-path low-cost broadband services under the existing FCC rules, Wireless Strategies decided to remove any uncertainty for investors and service providers by, on February 23, 2007, filing with the Federal Communications Commission, a Request for a Declaratory Ruling on Compliance of Fixed Microwave Antennas Having Distributed Radiating Elements. However, to date, the FCC has taken no action. We believe that emails of support from the WISP community can help speed up the process, by encouraging the FCC to either issue the requested declaratory ruling or to issue a Public Notice for industry comment. Therefore, if you would like a copy of our FCC filing and/or information about the new concept of concurrent coordination, please contact me at Wireless Strategies 831-659-5618 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional information you can also visit our web site at www.wirelessstrategies.net. Thanks, Mike Michael Mulcay, CEO Wireless Strategies, Inc. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless
Guys, As we wireless operators know, the costs of licensed networks (equipment, antennas and licensing) makes providing services to the majority of subscribers prohibitively expensive, and the cost at auction for spectrum (for WiMax and 4G products) is beyond the reach of most of us. To overcome these problems, two years ago Wireless Strategies began research into ways to use new technologies -- WiMAX and smart antennas -- to reuse side lobe radiation around sites of point-to-point 4GHz and 6GHz microwave links under the present FCC rules and without causing additional interference. Our finding is that networks can be designed to operate with smart antennas with distributed radiators and that the new paths can be concurrently coordinated, under existing FCC rules and without causing additional interference. We believe that concurrent coordination will be The Next Big Thing in Wireless, leveling the playing field by making it possible for WISPs to obtain multipurpose licensed spectrum at pennies on the dollar compared to obtaining it at auction. By making use of the formerly wasted side lobe radiation of 4GHz and 6GHz paths, WISPs will be able to use IEEE 802.16-based (WiMAX) equipment with small antennas to provide licensed broadband services to hundreds of additional subscribers at a provisioning cost of only about $500 per link. We appreciate that some members of the industry may initially perceive any change to the status quo as a threat, but we believe that concurrent coordination will provide extraordinary benefits to the entire industry, especially WISPs. Due to the potential for unprecedented industry-wide changes from the use of antennas with distributed radiators to provide multiple-path low-cost broadband services under the existing FCC rules, Wireless Strategies decided to remove any uncertainty for investors and service providers by, on February 23, 2007, filing with the Federal Communications Commission, a Request for a Declaratory Ruling on Compliance of Fixed Microwave Antennas Having Distributed Radiating Elements. However, to date, the FCC has taken no action. We believe that emails of support from the WISP community can help speed up the process, by encouraging the FCC to either issue the requested declaratory ruling or to issue a Public Notice for industry comment. Therefore, if you would like a copy of our FCC filing and/or information about the new concept of concurrent coordination, please contact me at Wireless Strategies 831-659-5618 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional information you can also visit our web site at www.wirelessstrategies.net. Thanks, Mike Michael Mulcay, CEO Wireless Strategies, Inc. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless
Sounds like a great idea. I only have one issue from what I read here, $500 per link seems high. Most ISPs complain about the $250 they pay now for CPEs. Jory Privett WCCS - Original Message - From: michael mulcay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 4:23 PM Subject: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless Guys, As we wireless operators know, the costs of licensed networks (equipment, antennas and licensing) makes providing services to the majority of subscribers prohibitively expensive, and the cost at auction for spectrum (for WiMax and 4G products) is beyond the reach of most of us. To overcome these problems, two years ago Wireless Strategies began research into ways to use new technologies -- WiMAX and smart antennas -- to reuse side lobe radiation around sites of point-to-point 4GHz and 6GHz microwave links under the present FCC rules and without causing additional interference. Our finding is that networks can be designed to operate with smart antennas with distributed radiators and that the new paths can be concurrently coordinated, under existing FCC rules and without causing additional interference. We believe that concurrent coordination will be The Next Big Thing in Wireless, leveling the playing field by making it possible for WISPs to obtain multipurpose licensed spectrum at pennies on the dollar compared to obtaining it at auction. By making use of the formerly wasted side lobe radiation of 4GHz and 6GHz paths, WISPs will be able to use IEEE 802.16-based (WiMAX) equipment with small antennas to provide licensed broadband services to hundreds of additional subscribers at a provisioning cost of only about $500 per link. We appreciate that some members of the industry may initially perceive any change to the status quo as a threat, but we believe that concurrent coordination will provide extraordinary benefits to the entire industry, especially WISPs. Due to the potential for unprecedented industry-wide changes from the use of antennas with distributed radiators to provide multiple-path low-cost broadband services under the existing FCC rules, Wireless Strategies decided to remove any uncertainty for investors and service providers by, on February 23, 2007, filing with the Federal Communications Commission, a Request for a Declaratory Ruling on Compliance of Fixed Microwave Antennas Having Distributed Radiating Elements. However, to date, the FCC has taken no action. We believe that emails of support from the WISP community can help speed up the process, by encouraging the FCC to either issue the requested declaratory ruling or to issue a Public Notice for industry comment. Therefore, if you would like a copy of our FCC filing and/or information about the new concept of concurrent coordination, please contact me at Wireless Strategies 831-659-5618 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional information you can also visit our web site at www.wirelessstrategies.net. Thanks, Mike Michael Mulcay, CEO Wireless Strategies, Inc. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless
Sounds like an ad too. :-) Jory Privett wrote: Sounds like a great idea. I only have one issue from what I read here, $500 per link seems high. Most ISPs complain about the $250 they pay now for CPEs. Jory Privett WCCS - Original Message - From: michael mulcay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 4:23 PM Subject: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless Guys, As we wireless operators know, the costs of licensed networks (equipment, antennas and licensing) makes providing services to the majority of subscribers prohibitively expensive, and the cost at auction for spectrum (for WiMax and 4G products) is beyond the reach of most of us. To overcome these problems, two years ago Wireless Strategies began research into ways to use new technologies -- WiMAX and smart antennas -- to reuse side lobe radiation around sites of point-to-point 4GHz and 6GHz microwave links under the present FCC rules and without causing additional interference. Our finding is that networks can be designed to operate with smart antennas with distributed radiators and that the new paths can be concurrently coordinated, under existing FCC rules and without causing additional interference. We believe that concurrent coordination will be The Next Big Thing in Wireless, leveling the playing field by making it possible for WISPs to obtain multipurpose licensed spectrum at pennies on the dollar compared to obtaining it at auction. By making use of the formerly wasted side lobe radiation of 4GHz and 6GHz paths, WISPs will be able to use IEEE 802.16-based (WiMAX) equipment with small antennas to provide licensed broadband services to hundreds of additional subscribers at a provisioning cost of only about $500 per link. We appreciate that some members of the industry may initially perceive any change to the status quo as a threat, but we believe that concurrent coordination will provide extraordinary benefits to the entire industry, especially WISPs. Due to the potential for unprecedented industry-wide changes from the use of antennas with distributed radiators to provide multiple-path low-cost broadband services under the existing FCC rules, Wireless Strategies decided to remove any uncertainty for investors and service providers by, on February 23, 2007, filing with the Federal Communications Commission, a Request for a Declaratory Ruling on Compliance of Fixed Microwave Antennas Having Distributed Radiating Elements. However, to date, the FCC has taken no action. We believe that emails of support from the WISP community can help speed up the process, by encouraging the FCC to either issue the requested declaratory ruling or to issue a Public Notice for industry comment. Therefore, if you would like a copy of our FCC filing and/or information about the new concept of concurrent coordination, please contact me at Wireless Strategies 831-659-5618 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional information you can also visit our web site at www.wirelessstrategies.net. Thanks, Mike Michael Mulcay, CEO Wireless Strategies, Inc. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless
For resi customers I can see the expense being an issue. But for wisps infrastructure, not so much of an issue if the bandwidth is high enough. George Jory Privet wrote: Sounds like a great idea. I only have one issue from what I read here, $500 per link seems high. Most ISPs complain about the $250 they pay now for CPEs. Jory Privett WCCS -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless
Maybe a little bit, but the guy was asking for our help to get the FCC to look at something that might benefit the WISP Industry. Lonnie On 5/10/07, Dawn DiPietro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds like an ad too. :-) Jory Privett wrote: Sounds like a great idea. I only have one issue from what I read here, $500 per link seems high. Most ISPs complain about the $250 they pay now for CPEs. Jory Privett WCCS - Original Message - From: michael mulcay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 4:23 PM Subject: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless Guys, As we wireless operators know, the costs of licensed networks (equipment, antennas and licensing) makes providing services to the majority of subscribers prohibitively expensive, and the cost at auction for spectrum (for WiMax and 4G products) is beyond the reach of most of us. To overcome these problems, two years ago Wireless Strategies began research into ways to use new technologies -- WiMAX and smart antennas -- to reuse side lobe radiation around sites of point-to-point 4GHz and 6GHz microwave links under the present FCC rules and without causing additional interference. Our finding is that networks can be designed to operate with smart antennas with distributed radiators and that the new paths can be concurrently coordinated, under existing FCC rules and without causing additional interference. We believe that concurrent coordination will be The Next Big Thing in Wireless, leveling the playing field by making it possible for WISPs to obtain multipurpose licensed spectrum at pennies on the dollar compared to obtaining it at auction. By making use of the formerly wasted side lobe radiation of 4GHz and 6GHz paths, WISPs will be able to use IEEE 802.16-based (WiMAX) equipment with small antennas to provide licensed broadband services to hundreds of additional subscribers at a provisioning cost of only about $500 per link. We appreciate that some members of the industry may initially perceive any change to the status quo as a threat, but we believe that concurrent coordination will provide extraordinary benefits to the entire industry, especially WISPs. Due to the potential for unprecedented industry-wide changes from the use of antennas with distributed radiators to provide multiple-path low-cost broadband services under the existing FCC rules, Wireless Strategies decided to remove any uncertainty for investors and service providers by, on February 23, 2007, filing with the Federal Communications Commission, a Request for a Declaratory Ruling on Compliance of Fixed Microwave Antennas Having Distributed Radiating Elements. However, to date, the FCC has taken no action. We believe that emails of support from the WISP community can help speed up the process, by encouraging the FCC to either issue the requested declaratory ruling or to issue a Public Notice for industry comment. Therefore, if you would like a copy of our FCC filing and/or information about the new concept of concurrent coordination, please contact me at Wireless Strategies 831-659-5618 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional information you can also visit our web site at www.wirelessstrategies.net. Thanks, Mike Michael Mulcay, CEO Wireless Strategies, Inc. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- Lonnie Nunweiler Valemount Networks Corporation http://www.star-os.com/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless
Thank you Mike. I met Mike at the last WCA show and was fascinated by his concept of turning spectrum which is normally relegated to only point to point use to be allowed for use as point to multi point WiMAX or similar use. This is an awesome opportunity for WISPs to gain access to spectrum licenses which can be used for delivering wireless broadband using WiMAX or similar gear. Please feel free to ask questions and start a dialog on this effort so we can look at possibly working with them to support this unique approach to licensed spectrum use. John Scrivner michael mulcay wrote: Guys, As we wireless operators know, the costs of licensed networks (equipment, antennas and licensing) makes providing services to the majority of subscribers prohibitively expensive, and the cost at auction for spectrum (for WiMax and 4G products) is beyond the reach of most of us. To overcome these problems, two years ago Wireless Strategies began research into ways to use new technologies -- WiMAX and smart antennas -- to reuse side lobe radiation around sites of point-to-point 4GHz and 6GHz microwave links under the present FCC rules and without causing additional interference. Our finding is that networks can be designed to operate with smart antennas with distributed radiators and that the new paths can be concurrently coordinated, under existing FCC rules and without causing additional interference. We believe that concurrent coordination will be The Next Big Thing in Wireless, leveling the playing field by making it possible for WISPs to obtain multipurpose licensed spectrum at pennies on the dollar compared to obtaining it at auction. By making use of the formerly wasted side lobe radiation of 4GHz and 6GHz paths, WISPs will be able to use IEEE 802.16-based (WiMAX) equipment with small antennas to provide licensed broadband services to hundreds of additional subscribers at a provisioning cost of only about $500 per link. We appreciate that some members of the industry may initially perceive any change to the status quo as a threat, but we believe that concurrent coordination will provide extraordinary benefits to the entire industry, especially WISPs. Due to the potential for unprecedented industry-wide changes from the use of antennas with distributed radiators to provide multiple-path low-cost broadband services under the existing FCC rules, Wireless Strategies decided to remove any uncertainty for investors and service providers by, on February 23, 2007, filing with the Federal Communications Commission, a Request for a Declaratory Ruling on Compliance of Fixed Microwave Antennas Having Distributed Radiating Elements. However, to date, the FCC has taken no action. We believe that emails of support from the WISP community can help speed up the process, by encouraging the FCC to either issue the requested declaratory ruling or to issue a Public Notice for industry comment. Therefore, if you would like a copy of our FCC filing and/or information about the new concept of concurrent coordination, please contact me at Wireless Strategies 831-659-5618 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional information you can also visit our web site at www.wirelessstrategies.net. Thanks, Mike Michael Mulcay, CEO Wireless Strategies, Inc. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless
The $500 license gives you the ability to launch service over an entire large geography serving hundreds of clients. Right Mike? Scriv Jory Privett wrote: Sounds like a great idea. I only have one issue from what I read here, $500 per link seems high. Most ISPs complain about the $250 they pay now for CPEs. Jory Privett WCCS - Original Message - From: michael mulcay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 4:23 PM Subject: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless Guys, As we wireless operators know, the costs of licensed networks (equipment, antennas and licensing) makes providing services to the majority of subscribers prohibitively expensive, and the cost at auction for spectrum (for WiMax and 4G products) is beyond the reach of most of us. To overcome these problems, two years ago Wireless Strategies began research into ways to use new technologies -- WiMAX and smart antennas -- to reuse side lobe radiation around sites of point-to-point 4GHz and 6GHz microwave links under the present FCC rules and without causing additional interference. Our finding is that networks can be designed to operate with smart antennas with distributed radiators and that the new paths can be concurrently coordinated, under existing FCC rules and without causing additional interference. We believe that concurrent coordination will be The Next Big Thing in Wireless, leveling the playing field by making it possible for WISPs to obtain multipurpose licensed spectrum at pennies on the dollar compared to obtaining it at auction. By making use of the formerly wasted side lobe radiation of 4GHz and 6GHz paths, WISPs will be able to use IEEE 802.16-based (WiMAX) equipment with small antennas to provide licensed broadband services to hundreds of additional subscribers at a provisioning cost of only about $500 per link. We appreciate that some members of the industry may initially perceive any change to the status quo as a threat, but we believe that concurrent coordination will provide extraordinary benefits to the entire industry, especially WISPs. Due to the potential for unprecedented industry-wide changes from the use of antennas with distributed radiators to provide multiple-path low-cost broadband services under the existing FCC rules, Wireless Strategies decided to remove any uncertainty for investors and service providers by, on February 23, 2007, filing with the Federal Communications Commission, a Request for a Declaratory Ruling on Compliance of Fixed Microwave Antennas Having Distributed Radiating Elements. However, to date, the FCC has taken no action. We believe that emails of support from the WISP community can help speed up the process, by encouraging the FCC to either issue the requested declaratory ruling or to issue a Public Notice for industry comment. Therefore, if you would like a copy of our FCC filing and/or information about the new concept of concurrent coordination, please contact me at Wireless Strategies 831-659-5618 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional information you can also visit our web site at www.wirelessstrategies.net. Thanks, Mike Michael Mulcay, CEO Wireless Strategies, Inc. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless
What do you mean? I have been talking to him for two months about this. Where did you get that this is an ad? I asked him to post this message to get a feel for how WISPs would respond. He even sent it to me for review prior to sending it out here. I guess I am having trouble understanding why this would be considered an ad. They are looking for support for a declaratory ruling from the FCC on this matter. Mike would like to see WISPA help him on this and I think we should at least consider this. Scriv Dawn DiPietro wrote: Sounds like an ad too. :-) Jory Privett wrote: Sounds like a great idea. I only have one issue from what I read here, $500 per link seems high. Most ISPs complain about the $250 they pay now for CPEs. Jory Privett WCCS - Original Message - From: michael mulcay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 4:23 PM Subject: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless Guys, As we wireless operators know, the costs of licensed networks (equipment, antennas and licensing) makes providing services to the majority of subscribers prohibitively expensive, and the cost at auction for spectrum (for WiMax and 4G products) is beyond the reach of most of us. To overcome these problems, two years ago Wireless Strategies began research into ways to use new technologies -- WiMAX and smart antennas -- to reuse side lobe radiation around sites of point-to-point 4GHz and 6GHz microwave links under the present FCC rules and without causing additional interference. Our finding is that networks can be designed to operate with smart antennas with distributed radiators and that the new paths can be concurrently coordinated, under existing FCC rules and without causing additional interference. We believe that concurrent coordination will be The Next Big Thing in Wireless, leveling the playing field by making it possible for WISPs to obtain multipurpose licensed spectrum at pennies on the dollar compared to obtaining it at auction. By making use of the formerly wasted side lobe radiation of 4GHz and 6GHz paths, WISPs will be able to use IEEE 802.16-based (WiMAX) equipment with small antennas to provide licensed broadband services to hundreds of additional subscribers at a provisioning cost of only about $500 per link. We appreciate that some members of the industry may initially perceive any change to the status quo as a threat, but we believe that concurrent coordination will provide extraordinary benefits to the entire industry, especially WISPs. Due to the potential for unprecedented industry-wide changes from the use of antennas with distributed radiators to provide multiple-path low-cost broadband services under the existing FCC rules, Wireless Strategies decided to remove any uncertainty for investors and service providers by, on February 23, 2007, filing with the Federal Communications Commission, a Request for a Declaratory Ruling on Compliance of Fixed Microwave Antennas Having Distributed Radiating Elements. However, to date, the FCC has taken no action. We believe that emails of support from the WISP community can help speed up the process, by encouraging the FCC to either issue the requested declaratory ruling or to issue a Public Notice for industry comment. Therefore, if you would like a copy of our FCC filing and/or information about the new concept of concurrent coordination, please contact me at Wireless Strategies 831-659-5618 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional information you can also visit our web site at www.wirelessstrategies.net. Thanks, Mike Michael Mulcay, CEO Wireless Strategies, Inc. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless
Scriv, After rereading this I was mistaken. My apologies for my comment. Regards, Dawn DiPietro John Scrivner wrote: What do you mean? I have been talking to him for two months about this. Where did you get that this is an ad? I asked him to post this message to get a feel for how WISPs would respond. He even sent it to me for review prior to sending it out here. I guess I am having trouble understanding why this would be considered an ad. They are looking for support for a declaratory ruling from the FCC on this matter. Mike would like to see WISPA help him on this and I think we should at least consider this. Scriv Dawn DiPietro wrote: Sounds like an ad too. :-) Jory Privett wrote: Sounds like a great idea. I only have one issue from what I read here, $500 per link seems high. Most ISPs complain about the $250 they pay now for CPEs. Jory Privett WCCS - Original Message - From: michael mulcay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 4:23 PM Subject: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless Guys, As we wireless operators know, the costs of licensed networks (equipment, antennas and licensing) makes providing services to the majority of subscribers prohibitively expensive, and the cost at auction for spectrum (for WiMax and 4G products) is beyond the reach of most of us. To overcome these problems, two years ago Wireless Strategies began research into ways to use new technologies -- WiMAX and smart antennas -- to reuse side lobe radiation around sites of point-to-point 4GHz and 6GHz microwave links under the present FCC rules and without causing additional interference. Our finding is that networks can be designed to operate with smart antennas with distributed radiators and that the new paths can be concurrently coordinated, under existing FCC rules and without causing additional interference. We believe that concurrent coordination will be The Next Big Thing in Wireless, leveling the playing field by making it possible for WISPs to obtain multipurpose licensed spectrum at pennies on the dollar compared to obtaining it at auction. By making use of the formerly wasted side lobe radiation of 4GHz and 6GHz paths, WISPs will be able to use IEEE 802.16-based (WiMAX) equipment with small antennas to provide licensed broadband services to hundreds of additional subscribers at a provisioning cost of only about $500 per link. We appreciate that some members of the industry may initially perceive any change to the status quo as a threat, but we believe that concurrent coordination will provide extraordinary benefits to the entire industry, especially WISPs. Due to the potential for unprecedented industry-wide changes from the use of antennas with distributed radiators to provide multiple-path low-cost broadband services under the existing FCC rules, Wireless Strategies decided to remove any uncertainty for investors and service providers by, on February 23, 2007, filing with the Federal Communications Commission, a Request for a Declaratory Ruling on Compliance of Fixed Microwave Antennas Having Distributed Radiating Elements. However, to date, the FCC has taken no action. We believe that emails of support from the WISP community can help speed up the process, by encouraging the FCC to either issue the requested declaratory ruling or to issue a Public Notice for industry comment. Therefore, if you would like a copy of our FCC filing and/or information about the new concept of concurrent coordination, please contact me at Wireless Strategies 831-659-5618 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional information you can also visit our web site at www.wirelessstrategies.net. Thanks, Mike Michael Mulcay, CEO Wireless Strategies, Inc. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
RE: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless
Interesting idea... Question I would have is equipment costs...right now, FCC rules pertaining to 6 GHz Part 101 equipment operations (barring the 6' dish requirement) drastically increases gear pricing...I would think it to be an extremely uphill battle to get these regulations relaxed -Charles --- WiNOG Wireless Roadshows Coming to a City Near You http://www.winog.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Scrivner Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 6:52 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless The $500 license gives you the ability to launch service over an entire large geography serving hundreds of clients. Right Mike? Scriv Jory Privett wrote: Sounds like a great idea. I only have one issue from what I read here, $500 per link seems high. Most ISPs complain about the $250 they pay now for CPEs. Jory Privett WCCS - Original Message - From: michael mulcay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 4:23 PM Subject: [WISPA] The Next Big Thing in Wireless Guys, As we wireless operators know, the costs of licensed networks (equipment, antennas and licensing) makes providing services to the majority of subscribers prohibitively expensive, and the cost at auction for spectrum (for WiMax and 4G products) is beyond the reach of most of us. To overcome these problems, two years ago Wireless Strategies began research into ways to use new technologies -- WiMAX and smart antennas -- to reuse side lobe radiation around sites of point-to-point 4GHz and 6GHz microwave links under the present FCC rules and without causing additional interference. Our finding is that networks can be designed to operate with smart antennas with distributed radiators and that the new paths can be concurrently coordinated, under existing FCC rules and without causing additional interference. We believe that concurrent coordination will be The Next Big Thing in Wireless, leveling the playing field by making it possible for WISPs to obtain multipurpose licensed spectrum at pennies on the dollar compared to obtaining it at auction. By making use of the formerly wasted side lobe radiation of 4GHz and 6GHz paths, WISPs will be able to use IEEE 802.16-based (WiMAX) equipment with small antennas to provide licensed broadband services to hundreds of additional subscribers at a provisioning cost of only about $500 per link. We appreciate that some members of the industry may initially perceive any change to the status quo as a threat, but we believe that concurrent coordination will provide extraordinary benefits to the entire industry, especially WISPs. Due to the potential for unprecedented industry-wide changes from the use of antennas with distributed radiators to provide multiple-path low-cost broadband services under the existing FCC rules, Wireless Strategies decided to remove any uncertainty for investors and service providers by, on February 23, 2007, filing with the Federal Communications Commission, a Request for a Declaratory Ruling on Compliance of Fixed Microwave Antennas Having Distributed Radiating Elements. However, to date, the FCC has taken no action. We believe that emails of support from the WISP community can help speed up the process, by encouraging the FCC to either issue the requested declaratory ruling or to issue a Public Notice for industry comment. Therefore, if you would like a copy of our FCC filing and/or information about the new concept of concurrent coordination, please contact me at Wireless Strategies 831-659-5618 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional information you can also visit our web site at www.wirelessstrategies.net. Thanks, Mike Michael Mulcay, CEO Wireless Strategies, Inc. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
