Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
So, how exactly does 3.65ghz licensing work? If Rapid Link has licensed a base station at tower X, and I want to license 3.65ghz at tower X as well, what happens? Also, what if I want to license at Tower Y that is 100 feet away? Is this band really any different than 5ghz, except you have to tell the FCC where your base stations are located? Travis Microserv Mike Prachar wrote: > - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T > - > > > OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a > leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today > the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in > the Atlanta Metropolitan area. > > Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link > has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge > technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release > through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and > internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. > > Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now > enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled > service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. > > Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are > clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with > this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations > of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax > technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to > be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our > foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." > > > About Rapid Link > > Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services > company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and > Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own > facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a > leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of > this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can > offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on > any other company's resources. > > For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com. > > "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform > Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the > statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that > involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers > that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ > materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors > include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the > failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions that may > delay or prevent the closings of subsequent debt financings contemplated > by the applicable agreements; the risk factors noted in the Company's > filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, such > as the trading price of the Company's common stock reaching levels that > would cause funding to occur; the rapidly changing nature of technology, > evolving industry standards and frequent introductions of new products, > services and enhancements by competitors; the competitive nature of the > markets for the Company's products and services; the Company's ability > to gain market acceptance for its products and services; the Company's > ability to fund its operational growth; the Company's ability to attract > and retain skilled personnel; the Company's ability to diversify its > revenue streams and customer concentrations; and the Company's reliance > on third-party suppliers. > > Contact: > Investor Relations > Rapid Link, Inc. > Tel.: 402-392-7561 > > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
Here is how it is different than 5 GHz. In 5 GHz the rules are that you have to accept interference. Also any equipment on earth can use the band from mobile phones to cameras and of course broadband devices of many types. There is little involved in dropping your link. Also there is little chance of you knowing what the interfering source is without some leg work. In 3650 only people who get a license can launch. Base stations must be certified systems with the FCC and must be registered with the FCC. The rules state that it is a requirement that anyone using the band must work to eliminate interference with other users. That means if you are there first and someone interferes with you then they broke the law and it is their duty to fix it. Also, since everyone must register base stations, you will know who is interfering. In the case of WiMAX base stations, the call letters of the license holder are actually transmitted in the data frames which show up as the intefering carrier within the monitoring tools in the base stations themselves. I think there is a great opportunity in this band and I am proud to say I just got my license in 3650 last week. I am looking to build my first WiMAX base station very soon. Scriv On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 5:52 PM, Travis Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So, how exactly does 3.65ghz licensing work? If Rapid Link has licensed > a base station at tower X, and I want to license 3.65ghz at tower X as > well, what happens? Also, what if I want to license at Tower Y that is > 100 feet away? Is this band really any different than 5ghz, except you > have to tell the FCC where your base stations are located? > > Travis > Microserv > > Mike Prachar wrote: > > - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T > > - > > > > > > OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a > > leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today > > the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in > > the Atlanta Metropolitan area. > > > > Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link > > has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge > > technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release > > through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and > > internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. > > > > Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now > > enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled > > service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. > > > > Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are > > clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with > > this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations > > of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax > > technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to > > be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our > > foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." > > > > > > About Rapid Link > > > > Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services > > company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and > > Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own > > facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a > > leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of > > this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can > > offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on > > any other company's resources. > > > > For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com. > > > > "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform > > Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the > > statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that > > involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers > > that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ > > materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors > > include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the > > failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions that may > > delay or prevent the closings of subsequent debt financings contemplated > > by the applicable agreements; the risk factors noted in the Company's > > filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, such > > as the trading price of the Company's common stock reaching levels that > > would cause funding to occur; the rapidly changing nature of technology, > > evolving industry standards and frequent introductions of new products, > > services and enhancements by competitors; the competitive nature of the > > markets for the Company's products and services; the Company's ability > > to gain market acceptance for
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
I thought you were One ring ... Gino A. Villarini [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Prachar Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta Importance: High - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T - OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." About Rapid Link Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on any other company's resources. For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions that may delay or prevent the closings of subsequent debt financings contemplated by the applicable agreements; the risk factors noted in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, such as the trading price of the Company's common stock reaching levels that would cause funding to occur; the rapidly changing nature of technology, evolving industry standards and frequent introductions of new products, services and enhancements by competitors; the competitive nature of the markets for the Company's products and services; the Company's ability to gain market acceptance for its products and services; the Company's ability to fund its operational growth; the Company's ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the Company's ability to diversify its revenue streams and customer concentrations; and the Company's reliance on third-party suppliers. Contact: Investor Relations Rapid Link, Inc. Tel.: 402-392-7561 WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
John, Here is what I have heard or read so far: (1) I "heard" that 3650 users that are conflicting will have to "work it out" and that "more than likely" the FCC would not get involved in a frequency conflict. (2) Getting a license for 3650 takes about 2 hours, start to finish (from what I have heard from people that have done it). Meaning any person with Internet access can have a valid, FCC license in 2 hours. (3) The FCC has already approved someone using just the Ubiquiti XR3 card as the registered "base station". Putting that card in a MT system does not broadcast any call signs or info in the packet frame, yet you are "licensed" and "FCC legal" as per the registration. (4) If it truly is a "first registered, everyone else work around me" then I will be registering every single tower within a 1,000 mile radius from my NOC. :) I'm not trying bash you or anything you said... I'm just thinking the 3650 band is going to get just as messy as the 5ghz band within a few years... and I think the FCC has given "false hope" that it is somewhat protected... yet I don't see how. Travis Microserv John Scrivner wrote: Here is how it is different than 5 GHz. In 5 GHz the rules are that you have to accept interference. Also any equipment on earth can use the band from mobile phones to cameras and of course broadband devices of many types. There is little involved in dropping your link. Also there is little chance of you knowing what the interfering source is without some leg work. In 3650 only people who get a license can launch. Base stations must be certified systems with the FCC and must be registered with the FCC. The rules state that it is a requirement that anyone using the band must work to eliminate interference with other users. That means if you are there first and someone interferes with you then they broke the law and it is their duty to fix it. Also, since everyone must register base stations, you will know who is interfering. In the case of WiMAX base stations, the call letters of the license holder are actually transmitted in the data frames which show up as the intefering carrier within the monitoring tools in the base stations themselves. I think there is a great opportunity in this band and I am proud to say I just got my license in 3650 last week. I am looking to build my first WiMAX base station very soon. Scriv On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 5:52 PM, Travis Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: So, how exactly does 3.65ghz licensing work? If Rapid Link has licensed a base station at tower X, and I want to license 3.65ghz at tower X as well, what happens? Also, what if I want to license at Tower Y that is 100 feet away? Is this band really any different than 5ghz, except you have to tell the FCC where your base stations are located? Travis Microserv Mike Prachar wrote: - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T - OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." About Rapid Link Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on any other company's resources. For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties.
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
I am going to launch and I am going to hold others to the interference avoidance requirements of the rules. If others come to town after me and interfere with me and do not remedy it after I spend several grand to launch then they will move or face a day in court. That is what is going to be different in my eyes. People have a mandate to behave in this band. I genuinely believe this gives a "first in" upper hand in this band. At least that is my perception. Others may vary. Scriv On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 7:38 PM, Travis Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > John, > > Here is what I have heard or read so far: > > (1) I "heard" that 3650 users that are conflicting will have to "work it > out" and that "more than likely" the FCC would not get involved in a > frequency conflict. > > (2) Getting a license for 3650 takes about 2 hours, start to finish (from > what I have heard from people that have done it). Meaning any person with > Internet access can have a valid, FCC license in 2 hours. > > (3) The FCC has already approved someone using just the Ubiquiti XR3 card > as the registered "base station". Putting that card in a MT system does not > broadcast any call signs or info in the packet frame, yet you are "licensed" > and "FCC legal" as per the registration. > > (4) If it truly is a "first registered, everyone else work around me" then > I will be registering every single tower within a 1,000 mile radius from my > NOC. :) > > I'm not trying bash you or anything you said... I'm just thinking the 3650 > band is going to get just as messy as the 5ghz band within a few years... > and I think the FCC has given "false hope" that it is somewhat protected... > yet I don't see how. > > Travis > Microserv > > > John Scrivner wrote: > > Here is how it is different than 5 GHz. In 5 GHz the rules are that you have > to accept interference. Also any equipment on earth can use the band from > mobile phones to cameras and of course broadband devices of many types. > There is little involved in dropping your link. Also there is little chance > of you knowing what the interfering source is without some leg work. In 3650 > only people who get a license can launch. Base stations must be certified > systems with the FCC and must be registered with the FCC. The rules state > that it is a requirement that anyone using the band must work to eliminate > interference with other users. That means if you are there first and someone > interferes with you then they broke the law and it is their duty to fix it. > Also, since everyone must register base stations, you will know who is > interfering. In the case of WiMAX base stations, the call letters of the > license holder are actually transmitted in the data frames which show up as > the intefering carrier within the monitoring tools in the base stations > themselves. I think there is a great opportunity in this band and I am proud > to say I just got my license in 3650 last week. I am looking to build my > first WiMAX base station very soon. > Scriv > > > On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 5:52 PM, Travis Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL > PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > So, how exactly does 3.65ghz licensing work? If Rapid Link has licensed > a base station at tower X, and I want to license 3.65ghz at tower X as > well, what happens? Also, what if I want to license at Tower Y that is > 100 feet away? Is this band really any different than 5ghz, except you > have to tell the FCC where your base stations are located? > > Travis > Microserv > > Mike Prachar wrote: > > > - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T > - > > > OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a > leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today > the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in > the Atlanta Metropolitan area. > > Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link > has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge > technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release > through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and > internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. > > Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now > enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled > service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. > > Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are > clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with > this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations > of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax > technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to > be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our > foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." > > > About Rapid Link > > Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services >
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time or two. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: "Gino Villarini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >I thought you were One ring ... > > Gino A. Villarini > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. > tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Mike Prachar > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM > To: WISPA General List > Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > Importance: High > > - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T > - > > > OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a > leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today > the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in > the Atlanta Metropolitan area. > > Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link > has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge > technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release > through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and > internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. > > Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now > enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled > service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. > > Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are > clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with > this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations > of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax > technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to > be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our > foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." > > > About Rapid Link > > Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services > company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and > Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own > facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a > leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of > this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can > offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on > any other company's resources. > > For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com. > > "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform > Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the > statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that > involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers > that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ > materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors > include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the > failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions that may > delay or prevent the closings of subsequent debt financings contemplated > by the applicable agreements; the risk factors noted in the Company's > filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, such > as the trading price of the Company's common stock reaching levels that > would cause funding to occur; the rapidly changing nature of technology, > evolving industry standards and frequent introductions of new products, > services and enhancements by competitors; the competitive nature of the > markets for the Company's products and services; the Company's ability > to gain market acceptance for its products and services; the Company's > ability to fund its operational growth; the Company's ability to attract > and retain skilled personnel; the Company's ability to diversify its > revenue streams and customer concentrations; and the Company's reliance > on third-party suppliers. > > Contact: > Investor Relations > Rapid Link, Inc. > Tel.: 402-392-7561 > > > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Un
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 basestations? :) Travis Microserv Mike Hammett wrote: and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time or two. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: "Gino Villarini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta I thought you were One ring ... Gino A. Villarini [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Mike Prachar Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta Importance: High - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T - OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." About Rapid Link Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on any other company's resources. For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions that may delay or prevent the closings of subsequent debt financings contemplated by the applicable agreements; the risk factors noted in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, such as the trading price of the Company's common stock reaching levels that would cause funding to occur; the rapidly changing nature of technology, evolving industry standards and frequent introductions of new products, services and enhancements by competitors; the competitive nature of the markets for the Company's products and services; the Company's ability to gain market acceptance for its products and services; the Company's ability to fund its operational growth; the Company's ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the Company's ability to diversify its revenue streams and customer concentrations; and the Company's reliance on third-party suppliers. Contact: Investor Relations Rapid Link, Inc. Tel.: 402-392-7561 WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ ---
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper comes along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card when I normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go with a more expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE instead of the $150 I pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, but the prices these guys are asking is ridiculous. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson To: WISPA General List Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 basestations? :) Travis Microserv Mike Hammett wrote: and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time or two. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: "Gino Villarini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta I thought you were One ring ... Gino A. Villarini [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Prachar Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta Importance: High - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T - OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." About Rapid Link Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on any other company's resources. For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions that may delay or prevent the closings of subsequent debt financings contemplated by the applicable agreements; the risk factors noted in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, such as the trading price of the Company's common stock reaching levels that would cause funding to occur; the rapidly changing nature of technology, evolving industry standards and frequent introductions of new products, services and enhancements by competitors; the competitive nature of the markets for the Company's products and services; the Company's ability to gain market acceptance for its products and services; the Company's ability to fund its operational growth; the Company's ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the Company's ability to diversify its revenue streams and customer concentrations;
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for less than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other frequencies. Travis Microserv Mike Hammett wrote: > Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper comes > along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card when I > normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go with a more > expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE instead of the $150 I > pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, > but the prices these guys are asking is ridiculous. > > > -- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > http://www.ics-il.com > > > - Original Message - > From: Travis Johnson > To: WISPA General List > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > > > Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 > basestations? :) > > Travis > Microserv > > Mike Hammett wrote: > and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time or > two. > > > -- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > http://www.ics-il.com > > > - Original Message - > From: "Gino Villarini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "WISPA General List" > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > > > I thought you were One ring ... > > Gino A. Villarini > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. > tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Mike Prachar > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM > To: WISPA General List > Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > Importance: High > > - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T > - > > > OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a > leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today > the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in > the Atlanta Metropolitan area. > > Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link > has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge > technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release > through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and > internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. > > Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now > enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled > service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. > > Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are > clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with > this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations > of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax > technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to > be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our > foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." > > > About Rapid Link > > Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services > company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and > Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own > facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a > leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of > this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can > offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on > any other company's resources. > > For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com. > > "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform > Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the > statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that > involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers > that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ > materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors > include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the > failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
All I can say is OUCH! -- Original Message -- From: "John Scrivner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: WISPA General List Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 20:32:35 -0500 >I am going to launch and I am going to hold others to the interference >avoidance requirements of the rules. If others come to town after me and >interfere with me and do not remedy it after I spend several grand to launch >then they will move or face a day in court. That is what is going to be >different in my eyes. People have a mandate to behave in this band. I >genuinely believe this gives a "first in" upper hand in this band. At least >that is my perception. Others may vary. >Scriv > > >On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 7:38 PM, Travis Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> John, >> >> Here is what I have heard or read so far: >> >> (1) I "heard" that 3650 users that are conflicting will have to "work it >> out" and that "more than likely" the FCC would not get involved in a >> frequency conflict. >> >> (2) Getting a license for 3650 takes about 2 hours, start to finish (from >> what I have heard from people that have done it). Meaning any person with >> Internet access can have a valid, FCC license in 2 hours. >> >> (3) The FCC has already approved someone using just the Ubiquiti XR3 card >> as the registered "base station". Putting that card in a MT system does not >> broadcast any call signs or info in the packet frame, yet you are "licensed" >> and "FCC legal" as per the registration. >> >> (4) If it truly is a "first registered, everyone else work around me" then >> I will be registering every single tower within a 1,000 mile radius from my >> NOC. :) >> >> I'm not trying bash you or anything you said... I'm just thinking the 3650 >> band is going to get just as messy as the 5ghz band within a few years... >> and I think the FCC has given "false hope" that it is somewhat protected... >> yet I don't see how. >> >> Travis >> Microserv >> >> >> John Scrivner wrote: >> >> Here is how it is different than 5 GHz. In 5 GHz the rules are that you have >> to accept interference. Also any equipment on earth can use the band from >> mobile phones to cameras and of course broadband devices of many types. >> There is little involved in dropping your link. Also there is little chance >> of you knowing what the interfering source is without some leg work. In 3650 >> only people who get a license can launch. Base stations must be certified >> systems with the FCC and must be registered with the FCC. The rules state >> that it is a requirement that anyone using the band must work to eliminate >> interference with other users. That means if you are there first and someone >> interferes with you then they broke the law and it is their duty to fix it. >> Also, since everyone must register base stations, you will know who is >> interfering. In the case of WiMAX base stations, the call letters of the >> license holder are actually transmitted in the data frames which show up as >> the intefering carrier within the monitoring tools in the base stations >> themselves. I think there is a great opportunity in this band and I am proud >> to say I just got my license in 3650 last week. I am looking to build my >> first WiMAX base station very soon. >> Scriv >> >> >> On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 5:52 PM, Travis Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL >> PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >> >> So, how exactly does 3.65ghz licensing work? If Rapid Link has licensed >> a base station at tower X, and I want to license 3.65ghz at tower X as >> well, what happens? Also, what if I want to license at Tower Y that is >> 100 feet away? Is this band really any different than 5ghz, except you >> have to tell the FCC where your base stations are located? >> >> Travis >> Microserv >> >> Mike Prachar wrote: >> >> >> - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T >> - >> >> >> OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a >> leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today >> the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in >> the Atlanta Metropolitan area. >> >> Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link >> has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge >> technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release >> through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and >> internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. >> >> Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now >> enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled >> service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. >> >> Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are >> clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with >> this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations >> of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
I repriced the CPE and got under $350, so apparently I'm a better shopper today than I was last week. ;-) -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: "Travis Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:17 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" > operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those > prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for less > than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other frequencies. > > Travis > Microserv > > Mike Hammett wrote: >> Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper >> comes along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card >> when I normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go >> with a more expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE >> instead of the $150 I pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX >> CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, but the prices these guys are asking is >> ridiculous. >> >> >> -- >> Mike Hammett >> Intelligent Computing Solutions >> http://www.ics-il.com >> >> >> ----- Original Message - >> From: Travis Johnson >> To: WISPA General List >> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM >> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >> >> >> Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 >> basestations? :) >> >> Travis >> Microserv >> >> Mike Hammett wrote: >> and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time >> or >> two. >> >> >> -- >> Mike Hammett >> Intelligent Computing Solutions >> http://www.ics-il.com >> >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Gino Villarini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "WISPA General List" >> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM >> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >> >> >> I thought you were One ring ... >> >> Gino A. Villarini >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. >> tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 >> >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >> Behalf Of Mike Prachar >> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM >> To: WISPA General List >> Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >> Importance: High >> >> - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T >> - >> >> >> OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a >> leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today >> the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in >> the Atlanta Metropolitan area. >> >> Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link >> has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge >> technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release >> through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and >> internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. >> >> Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now >> enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled >> service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. >> >> Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are >> clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with >> this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations >> of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax >> technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to >> be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our >> foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." >> >> >> About Rapid Link >> >> Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services >> company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and >> Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own >> facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a >> leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edg
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
* Travis Johnson wrote, On 6/3/2008 10:17 PM: > Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" > operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those > prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for less > than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other frequencies. > You can Heathkit your own 3650 solution with Mikrotik/Ubquitit/StarOS/etc but it is NOT FCC Type Accepted. Until someone goes through the process it's not doable. Leon > Travis > Microserv > > Mike Hammett wrote: > >> Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper comes >> along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card when I >> normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go with a more >> expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE instead of the $150 I >> pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, >> but the prices these guys are asking is ridiculous. >> >> >> -- >> Mike Hammett >> Intelligent Computing Solutions >> http://www.ics-il.com >> >> >> - Original Message ----- >> From: Travis Johnson >> To: WISPA General List >> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM >> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >> >> >> Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 >> basestations? :) >> >> Travis >> Microserv >> >> Mike Hammett wrote: >> and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time or >> two. >> >> >> ------ >> Mike Hammett >> Intelligent Computing Solutions >> http://www.ics-il.com >> >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Gino Villarini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "WISPA General List" >> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM >> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >> >> >> I thought you were One ring ... >> >> Gino A. Villarini >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. >> tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 >> >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >> Behalf Of Mike Prachar >> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM >> To: WISPA General List >> Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >> Importance: High >> >> - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T >> - >> >> >> OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a >> leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today >> the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in >> the Atlanta Metropolitan area. >> >> Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link >> has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge >> technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release >> through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and >> internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. >> >> Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now >> enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled >> service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. >> >> Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are >> clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with >> this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations >> of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax >> technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to >> be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our >> foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." >> >> >> About Rapid Link >> >> Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services >> company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and >> Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own >> facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a >> leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of >> this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can >> offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on >> any other company's r
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
The rules are quite clear unfortunately. The FCC opened a can of worms IMHO. All "licensees have to work together to resolve anything. There are no first rights to a site I've been told. Leon * Scottie Arnett wrote, On 6/4/2008 2:45 AM: > All I can say is OUCH! > > -- Original Message -- > From: "John Scrivner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: WISPA General List > Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 20:32:35 -0500 > > >> I am going to launch and I am going to hold others to the interference >> avoidance requirements of the rules. If others come to town after me and >> interfere with me and do not remedy it after I spend several grand to launch >> then they will move or face a day in court. That is what is going to be >> different in my eyes. People have a mandate to behave in this band. I >> genuinely believe this gives a "first in" upper hand in this band. At least >> that is my perception. Others may vary. >> Scriv >> >> >> On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 7:38 PM, Travis Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >>> John, >>> >>> Here is what I have heard or read so far: >>> >>> (1) I "heard" that 3650 users that are conflicting will have to "work it >>> out" and that "more than likely" the FCC would not get involved in a >>> frequency conflict. >>> >>> (2) Getting a license for 3650 takes about 2 hours, start to finish (from >>> what I have heard from people that have done it). Meaning any person with >>> Internet access can have a valid, FCC license in 2 hours. >>> >>> (3) The FCC has already approved someone using just the Ubiquiti XR3 card >>> as the registered "base station". Putting that card in a MT system does not >>> broadcast any call signs or info in the packet frame, yet you are "licensed" >>> and "FCC legal" as per the registration. >>> >>> (4) If it truly is a "first registered, everyone else work around me" then >>> I will be registering every single tower within a 1,000 mile radius from my >>> NOC. :) >>> >>> I'm not trying bash you or anything you said... I'm just thinking the 3650 >>> band is going to get just as messy as the 5ghz band within a few years... >>> and I think the FCC has given "false hope" that it is somewhat protected... >>> yet I don't see how. >>> >>> Travis >>> Microserv >>> >>> >>> John Scrivner wrote: >>> >>> Here is how it is different than 5 GHz. In 5 GHz the rules are that you have >>> to accept interference. Also any equipment on earth can use the band from >>> mobile phones to cameras and of course broadband devices of many types. >>> There is little involved in dropping your link. Also there is little chance >>> of you knowing what the interfering source is without some leg work. In 3650 >>> only people who get a license can launch. Base stations must be certified >>> systems with the FCC and must be registered with the FCC. The rules state >>> that it is a requirement that anyone using the band must work to eliminate >>> interference with other users. That means if you are there first and someone >>> interferes with you then they broke the law and it is their duty to fix it. >>> Also, since everyone must register base stations, you will know who is >>> interfering. In the case of WiMAX base stations, the call letters of the >>> license holder are actually transmitted in the data frames which show up as >>> the intefering carrier within the monitoring tools in the base stations >>> themselves. I think there is a great opportunity in this band and I am proud >>> to say I just got my license in 3650 last week. I am looking to build my >>> first WiMAX base station very soon. >>> Scriv >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 5:52 PM, Travis Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL >>> PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> So, how exactly does 3.65ghz licensing work? If Rapid Link has licensed >>> a base station at tower X, and I want to license 3.65ghz at tower X as >>> well, what happens? Also, what if I want to license at Tower Y that is >>> 100 feet away? Is this band really any different than 5ghz, except you >>> have to tell the FCC where your base stations are located? >>> >>> Travis >>> Microserv >>> >>> Mike Prachar wrote: >>> >>> >>> - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T >>> - >>> >>> >>> OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a >>> leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today >>> the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in >>> the Atlanta Metropolitan area. >>> >>> Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link >>> has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge >>> technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release >>> through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and >>> internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. >>> >>> Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now >>> enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity,
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
Another WISP has already gotten an FCC license using the Ubiquiti XR3 card as the registered device... in fact, the FCC actually called this person to clarify the specified frequency ranges. Travis Microserv Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE wrote: * Travis Johnson wrote, On 6/3/2008 10:17 PM: Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for less than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other frequencies. You can Heathkit your own 3650 solution with Mikrotik/Ubquitit/StarOS/etc but it is NOT FCC Type Accepted. Until someone goes through the process it's not doable. Leon Travis Microserv Mike Hammett wrote: Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper comes along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card when I normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go with a more expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE instead of the $150 I pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, but the prices these guys are asking is ridiculous. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson To: WISPA General List Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 basestations? :) Travis Microserv Mike Hammett wrote: and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time or two. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: "Gino Villarini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta I thought you were One ring ... Gino A. Villarini [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Mike Prachar Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta Importance: High - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T - OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." About Rapid Link Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on any other company's resources. For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions that may d
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
Who? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:34 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta Another WISP has already gotten an FCC license using the Ubiquiti XR3 card as the registered device... in fact, the FCC actually called this person to clarify the specified frequency ranges. Travis Microserv Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE wrote: * Travis Johnson wrote, On 6/3/2008 10:17 PM: Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for less than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other frequencies. You can Heathkit your own 3650 solution with Mikrotik/Ubquitit/StarOS/etc but it is NOT FCC Type Accepted. Until someone goes through the process it's not doable. Leon Travis Microserv Mike Hammett wrote: Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper comes along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card when I normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go with a more expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE instead of the $150 I pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, but the prices these guys are asking is ridiculous. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson To: WISPA General List Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 basestations? :) Travis Microserv Mike Hammett wrote: and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time or two. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: "Gino Villarini" <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" <mailto:wireless@wispa.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta I thought you were One ring ... Gino A. Villarini [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Prachar Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta Importance: High - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T - OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." About Rapid Link Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on any other company's resources. For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
Thank You for saying that. I hope all of us have sense enough not to home build solutions on a LICENSED band now that we have one! Ralph Brightlan.net Atlanta Ga (yes, we too have a 3650 license - big woop-de-do) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:07 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta * Travis Johnson wrote, On 6/3/2008 10:17 PM: > Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" > operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those > prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for less > than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other frequencies. > You can Heathkit your own 3650 solution with Mikrotik/Ubquitit/StarOS/etc but it is NOT FCC Type Accepted. Until someone goes through the process it's not doable. Leon > Travis > Microserv > > Mike Hammett wrote: > >> Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper comes along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card when I normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go with a more expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE instead of the $150 I pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, but the prices these guys are asking is ridiculous. >> >> >> -- >> Mike Hammett >> Intelligent Computing Solutions >> http://www.ics-il.com >> >> >> - Original Message ----- >> From: Travis Johnson >> To: WISPA General List >> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM >> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >> >> >> Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 basestations? :) >> >> Travis >> Microserv >> >> Mike Hammett wrote: >> and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time or >> two. >> >> >> -- >> Mike Hammett >> Intelligent Computing Solutions >> http://www.ics-il.com >> >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Gino Villarini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "WISPA General List" >> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM >> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >> >> >> I thought you were One ring ... >> >> Gino A. Villarini >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. >> tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 >> >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >> Behalf Of Mike Prachar >> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM >> To: WISPA General List >> Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >> Importance: High >> >> - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T >> - >> >> >> OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a >> leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today >> the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in >> the Atlanta Metropolitan area. >> >> Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link >> has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge >> technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release >> through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and >> internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. >> >> Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now >> enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled >> service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. >> >> Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are >> clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with >> this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations >> of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax >> technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to >> be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our >> foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." >> >> >> About Rapid Link >> >> Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services >> company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and >> Residential customers. R
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
Rapid Link acquired One Ring earlier this year. -Matt On Jun 3, 2008, at 7:42 PM, Gino Villarini wrote: > I thought you were One ring ... > > Gino A. Villarini > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. > tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On > Behalf Of Mike Prachar > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM > To: WISPA General List > Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > Importance: High > > - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to > AT&T > - > > > OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a > leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today > the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in > the Atlanta Metropolitan area. > > Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link > has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting > edge > technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release > through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and > internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. > > Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now > enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled > service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. > > Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are > clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with > this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations > of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax > technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud > to > be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our > foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." > > > About Rapid Link > > Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services > company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and > Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own > facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a > leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of > this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can > offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on > any other company's resources. > > For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com. > > "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform > Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the > statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that > involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers > that a number of important factors could cause actual results to > differ > materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors > include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the > failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions that > may > delay or prevent the closings of subsequent debt financings > contemplated > by the applicable agreements; the risk factors noted in the Company's > filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, > such > as the trading price of the Company's common stock reaching levels > that > would cause funding to occur; the rapidly changing nature of > technology, > evolving industry standards and frequent introductions of new > products, > services and enhancements by competitors; the competitive nature of > the > markets for the Company's products and services; the Company's ability > to gain market acceptance for its products and services; the Company's > ability to fund its operational growth; the Company's ability to > attract > and retain skilled personnel; the Company's ability to diversify its > revenue streams and customer concentrations; and the Company's > reliance > on third-party suppliers. > > Contact: > Investor Relations > Rapid Link, Inc. > Tel.: 402-392-7561 > > > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous c
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
On one of the wireless lists someone stated that the FCC approved a site registration with the XR3's FCC ID. They even corrected an error in his registration. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: "Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:07 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >* Travis Johnson wrote, On 6/3/2008 10:17 PM: >> Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" >> operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those >> prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for less >> than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other >> frequencies. >> > You can Heathkit your own 3650 solution with > Mikrotik/Ubquitit/StarOS/etc but it is NOT FCC Type Accepted. Until > someone goes through the process it's not doable. > > Leon >> Travis >> Microserv >> >> Mike Hammett wrote: >> >>> Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper >>> comes along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card >>> when I normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go >>> with a more expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE >>> instead of the $150 I pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX >>> CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, but the prices these guys are asking is >>> ridiculous. >>> >>> >>> ------ >>> Mike Hammett >>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>> http://www.ics-il.com >>> >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: Travis Johnson >>> To: WISPA General List >>> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM >>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>> >>> >>> Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 >>> basestations? :) >>> >>> Travis >>> Microserv >>> >>> Mike Hammett wrote: >>> and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time >>> or >>> two. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Mike Hammett >>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>> http://www.ics-il.com >>> >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Gino Villarini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "WISPA General List" >>> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM >>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>> >>> >>> I thought you were One ring ... >>> >>> Gino A. Villarini >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. >>> tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >>> Behalf Of Mike Prachar >>> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM >>> To: WISPA General List >>> Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>> Importance: High >>> >>> - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T >>> - >>> >>> >>> OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a >>> leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today >>> the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in >>> the Atlanta Metropolitan area. >>> >>> Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link >>> has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge >>> technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release >>> through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and >>> internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. >>> >>> Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now >>> enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled >>> service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. >>> >>> Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are >>> clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with >>> this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations >>> of antiquated technologies. F
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
Does this mean we can all do this now? Who is the wisp? George Mike Hammett wrote: > On one of the wireless lists someone stated that the FCC approved a site > registration with the XR3's FCC ID. They even corrected an error in his > registration. > > > -- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > http://www.ics-il.com > > > - Original Message - > From: "Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "WISPA General List" > Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:07 AM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > > >> * Travis Johnson wrote, On 6/3/2008 10:17 PM: >>> Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" >>> operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those >>> prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for less >>> than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other >>> frequencies. >>> >> You can Heathkit your own 3650 solution with >> Mikrotik/Ubquitit/StarOS/etc but it is NOT FCC Type Accepted. Until >> someone goes through the process it's not doable. >> >> Leon >>> Travis >>> Microserv >>> >>> Mike Hammett wrote: >>> >>>> Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper >>>> comes along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card >>>> when I normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go >>>> with a more expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE >>>> instead of the $150 I pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX >>>> CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, but the prices these guys are asking is >>>> ridiculous. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Mike Hammett >>>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>>> http://www.ics-il.com >>>> >>>> >>>> - Original Message - >>>> From: Travis Johnson >>>> To: WISPA General List >>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM >>>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>>> >>>> >>>> Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 >>>> basestations? :) >>>> >>>> Travis >>>> Microserv >>>> >>>> Mike Hammett wrote: >>>> and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time >>>> or >>>> two. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Mike Hammett >>>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>>> http://www.ics-il.com >>>> >>>> >>>> - Original Message - >>>> From: "Gino Villarini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> To: "WISPA General List" >>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM >>>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>>> >>>> >>>> I thought you were One ring ... >>>> >>>> Gino A. Villarini >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. >>>> tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >>>> Behalf Of Mike Prachar >>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM >>>> To: WISPA General List >>>> Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>>> Importance: High >>>> >>>> - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T >>>> - >>>> >>>> >>>> OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a >>>> leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today >>>> the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in >>>> the Atlanta Metropolitan area. >>>> >>>> Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link >>>> has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge >>>> technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release >>>> through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and >>>> internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. &g
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
* ralph wrote, On 6/4/2008 9:40 AM: > Who? > yeah who? My contacts at Ubiquiti as of about a week or two ago said there are no FCC Approved solutions. Ubiquity's device is FCC approved but just as a modular component. Leon > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Travis Johnson > Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:34 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; WISPA General List > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > > > > Another WISP has already gotten an FCC license using the Ubiquiti XR3 card > as the registered device... in fact, the FCC actually called this person to > clarify the specified frequency ranges. > > Travis > Microserv > > Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE wrote: > > * Travis Johnson wrote, On 6/3/2008 10:17 PM: > > > Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" > operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those > prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for less > than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other frequencies. > > > > You can Heathkit your own 3650 solution with > Mikrotik/Ubquitit/StarOS/etc but it is NOT FCC Type Accepted. Until > someone goes through the process it's not doable. > > Leon > > > Travis > Microserv > > Mike Hammett wrote: > > > > Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper comes > along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card when I > normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go with a more > expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE instead of the $150 I > pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, > but the prices these guys are asking is ridiculous. > > > -- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > http://www.ics-il.com > > > - Original Message - > From: Travis Johnson > To: WISPA General List > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > > > Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 > basestations? :) > > Travis > Microserv > > Mike Hammett wrote: > and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time or > two. > > > -- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > http://www.ics-il.com > > > - Original Message - > From: "Gino Villarini" <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "WISPA General List" <mailto:wireless@wispa.org> > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > > > I thought you were One ring ... > > Gino A. Villarini > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. > tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Mike Prachar > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM > To: WISPA General List > Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > Importance: High > > - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T > - > > > OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a > leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today > the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in > the Atlanta Metropolitan area. > > Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link > has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge > technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release > through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and > internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. > > Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now > enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled > service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. > > Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are > clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with > this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations > of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax > technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to > be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our > foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." >
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
You're welcome. First I don't want to jeopardize my FCC Commercial and Amateur licenses because of something stupid. And second, I'm deep in the middle of all this trying to negotiate with FSS' and have been in talks with higher ups at the WTB over the last few months. Leon * ralph wrote, On 6/4/2008 9:40 AM: > Thank You for saying that. > I hope all of us have sense enough not to home build solutions on a LICENSED > band now that we have one! > > Ralph > Brightlan.net > Atlanta Ga > (yes, we too have a 3650 license - big woop-de-do) > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE > Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:07 AM > To: WISPA General List > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > > * Travis Johnson wrote, On 6/3/2008 10:17 PM: > >> Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" >> operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those >> prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for less >> than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other frequencies. >> >> > You can Heathkit your own 3650 solution with > Mikrotik/Ubquitit/StarOS/etc but it is NOT FCC Type Accepted. Until > someone goes through the process it's not doable. > > Leon > >> Travis >> Microserv >> >> Mike Hammett wrote: >> >> >>> Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper >>> > comes along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card when I > normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go with a more > expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE instead of the $150 I > pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, > but the prices these guys are asking is ridiculous. > >>> -- >>> Mike Hammett >>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>> http://www.ics-il.com >>> >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: Travis Johnson >>> To: WISPA General List >>> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM >>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>> >>> >>> Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 >>> > basestations? :) > >>> Travis >>> Microserv >>> >>> Mike Hammett wrote: >>> and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time >>> > or > >>> two. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Mike Hammett >>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>> http://www.ics-il.com >>> >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Gino Villarini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "WISPA General List" >>> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM >>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>> >>> >>> I thought you were One ring ... >>> >>> Gino A. Villarini >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. >>> tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >>> Behalf Of Mike Prachar >>> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM >>> To: WISPA General List >>> Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>> Importance: High >>> >>> - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T >>> - >>> >>> >>> OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a >>> leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today >>> the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in >>> the Atlanta Metropolitan area. >>> >>> Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link >>> has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge >>> technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release >>> through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and >>> internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. >>> >>> Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now >>> enjoy guaranteed high speed connecti
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
* Mike Hammett wrote, On 6/4/2008 9:48 AM: > On one of the wireless lists someone stated that the FCC approved a > site registration with the XR3's FCC ID. They even corrected an error > in his registration. That's a mistake because it is a modular certification not a system certification. Someone is trying to push one past the feds I believe. > > > > -- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > http://www.ics-il.com > > > - Original Message - From: "Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "WISPA General List" > Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:07 AM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > > >> * Travis Johnson wrote, On 6/3/2008 10:17 PM: >>> Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" >>> operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those >>> prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for >>> less >>> than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other >>> frequencies. >>> >> You can Heathkit your own 3650 solution with >> Mikrotik/Ubquitit/StarOS/etc but it is NOT FCC Type Accepted. Until >> someone goes through the process it's not doable. >> >> Leon >>> Travis >>> Microserv >>> >>> Mike Hammett wrote: >>> >>>> Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something >>>> cheaper comes along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 >>>> mPCI card when I normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so >>>> I have to go with a more expensive solution... I think I figured >>>> $500 for a CPE instead of the $150 I pay now. I don't expect to >>>> pay $150 for a WiMAX CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, but the prices >>>> these guys are asking is ridiculous. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Mike Hammett >>>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>>> http://www.ics-il.com >>>> >>>> >>>> - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson >>>> To: WISPA General List >>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM >>>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>>> >>>> >>>> Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for >>>> $7,000 basestations? :) >>>> >>>> Travis >>>> Microserv >>>> >>>> Mike Hammett wrote: >>>> and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a >>>> time or >>>> two. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Mike Hammett >>>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>>> http://www.ics-il.com >>>> >>>> >>>> - Original Message - From: "Gino Villarini" >>>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> To: "WISPA General List" >>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM >>>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>>> >>>> >>>> I thought you were One ring ... >>>> >>>> Gino A. Villarini >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. >>>> tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >>>> Behalf Of Mike Prachar >>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM >>>> To: WISPA General List >>>> Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>>> Importance: High >>>> >>>> - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to >>>> AT&T >>>> - >>>> >>>> >>>> OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a >>>> leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today >>>> the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in >>>> the Atlanta Metropolitan area. >>>> >>>> Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link >>>> has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting >>>> edge >>>> technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release >>
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
Why does it matter who it is? Fill out the FCC online registration forms, get your 3650 license using the XR3 specs and description and away you go. Travis Microserv George Rogato wrote: Does this mean we can all do this now? Who is the wisp? George Mike Hammett wrote: On one of the wireless lists someone stated that the FCC approved a site registration with the XR3's FCC ID. They even corrected an error in his registration. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: "Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:07 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta * Travis Johnson wrote, On 6/3/2008 10:17 PM: Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for less than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other frequencies. You can Heathkit your own 3650 solution with Mikrotik/Ubquitit/StarOS/etc but it is NOT FCC Type Accepted. Until someone goes through the process it's not doable. Leon Travis Microserv Mike Hammett wrote: Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper comes along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card when I normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go with a more expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE instead of the $150 I pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, but the prices these guys are asking is ridiculous. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson To: WISPA General List Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 basestations? :) Travis Microserv Mike Hammett wrote: and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time or two. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: "Gino Villarini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta I thought you were One ring ... Gino A. Villarini [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Mike Prachar Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta Importance: High - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T - OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." About Rapid Link Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on any other company's resources. For more informatio
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
* Travis Johnson wrote, On 6/4/2008 10:07 AM: > Why does it matter who it is? Fill out the FCC online registration > forms, get your 3650 license using the XR3 specs and description and > away you go. Because it is wrong and not legal. We already have the license. The 3650 solution the FCC concocted is not just a simple plug-n-build solution. There are very specific requirements and because a device has modular acceptance does not mean it is certified for that specific part 90 use. As I previously said, I'm not going to jeopardize any of my FCC licenses because we want to deploy on 3650 and it's taking so long. Leon > > Travis > Microserv > > George Rogato wrote: >> Does this mean we can all do this now? >> Who is the wisp? >> >> George >> >> Mike Hammett wrote: >> >>> On one of the wireless lists someone stated that the FCC approved a site >>> registration with the XR3's FCC ID. They even corrected an error in his >>> registration. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Mike Hammett >>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>> http://www.ics-il.com >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "WISPA General List" >>> Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:07 AM >>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>> >>> >>> >>>> * Travis Johnson wrote, On 6/3/2008 10:17 PM: >>>> >>>>> Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" >>>>> operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those >>>>> prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for less >>>>> than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other >>>>> frequencies. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> You can Heathkit your own 3650 solution with >>>> Mikrotik/Ubquitit/StarOS/etc but it is NOT FCC Type Accepted. Until >>>> someone goes through the process it's not doable. >>>> >>>> Leon >>>> >>>>> Travis >>>>> Microserv >>>>> >>>>> Mike Hammett wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper >>>>>> comes along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card >>>>>> when I normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go >>>>>> with a more expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE >>>>>> instead of the $150 I pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX >>>>>> CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, but the prices these guys are asking is >>>>>> ridiculous. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Mike Hammett >>>>>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>>>>> http://www.ics-il.com >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> - Original Message - >>>>>> From: Travis Johnson >>>>>> To: WISPA General List >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM >>>>>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 >>>>>> basestations? :) >>>>>> >>>>>> Travis >>>>>> Microserv >>>>>> >>>>>> Mike Hammett wrote: >>>>>> and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time >>>>>> or >>>>>> two. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Mike Hammett >>>>>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>>>>> http://www.ics-il.com >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> - Original Message - >>>>>> From: "Gino Villarini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>>> To: "WISPA General List" >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM >>>>>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>>>&g
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
Thanks for explaining that Travis. I asked Jack Unger to look into this recently. There was a post somewhere else recently about 3650 use and I forwarded it to Jack to find out from the FCC if in fact it is the way the post read. I'd like to hear Jack's opinion based on what he has found out from the FCC. As far as using those cards, if they work in mt and star, then for most of us it's just add another card to the multi port board and go. It sounds a lot cheaper than I had expected. George Travis Johnson wrote: > John, > > Here is what I have heard or read so far: > > (1) I "heard" that 3650 users that are conflicting will have to "work it > out" and that "more than likely" the FCC would not get involved in a > frequency conflict. > > (2) Getting a license for 3650 takes about 2 hours, start to finish > (from what I have heard from people that have done it). Meaning any > person with Internet access can have a valid, FCC license in 2 hours. > > (3) The FCC has already approved someone using just the Ubiquiti XR3 > card as the registered "base station". Putting that card in a MT system > does not broadcast any call signs or info in the packet frame, yet you > are "licensed" and "FCC legal" as per the registration. > > (4) If it truly is a "first registered, everyone else work around me" > then I will be registering every single tower within a 1,000 mile radius > from my NOC. :) > > I'm not trying bash you or anything you said... I'm just thinking the > 3650 band is going to get just as messy as the 5ghz band within a few > years... and I think the FCC has given "false hope" that it is somewhat > protected... yet I don't see how. > > Travis > Microserv > > John Scrivner wrote: >> Here is how it is different than 5 GHz. In 5 GHz the rules are that you have >> to accept interference. Also any equipment on earth can use the band from >> mobile phones to cameras and of course broadband devices of many types. >> There is little involved in dropping your link. Also there is little chance >> of you knowing what the interfering source is without some leg work. In 3650 >> only people who get a license can launch. Base stations must be certified >> systems with the FCC and must be registered with the FCC. The rules state >> that it is a requirement that anyone using the band must work to eliminate >> interference with other users. That means if you are there first and someone >> interferes with you then they broke the law and it is their duty to fix it. >> Also, since everyone must register base stations, you will know who is >> interfering. In the case of WiMAX base stations, the call letters of the >> license holder are actually transmitted in the data frames which show up as >> the intefering carrier within the monitoring tools in the base stations >> themselves. I think there is a great opportunity in this band and I am proud >> to say I just got my license in 3650 last week. I am looking to build my >> first WiMAX base station very soon. >> Scriv >> >> >> On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 5:52 PM, Travis Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >>> So, how exactly does 3.65ghz licensing work? If Rapid Link has licensed >>> a base station at tower X, and I want to license 3.65ghz at tower X as >>> well, what happens? Also, what if I want to license at Tower Y that is >>> 100 feet away? Is this band really any different than 5ghz, except you >>> have to tell the FCC where your base stations are located? >>> >>> Travis >>> Microserv >>> >>> Mike Prachar wrote: >>> - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T - OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." >>>
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
Mike, I realize your just starting out and don't have a lot of money, but 260.00 for a card added to a multiport pord or system is next to nothing compared to the benefit of having one more clean channel to work with. George Mike Hammett wrote: > Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper comes > along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card when I > normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go with a more > expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE instead of the $150 I > pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, > but the prices these guys are asking is ridiculous. > > > -- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > http://www.ics-il.com > > > - Original Message - > From: Travis Johnson > To: WISPA General List > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > > > Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 > basestations? :) > > Travis > Microserv > > Mike Hammett wrote: > and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time or > two. > > > -- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > http://www.ics-il.com > > > - Original Message - > From: "Gino Villarini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "WISPA General List" > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > > > I thought you were One ring ... > > Gino A. Villarini > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. > tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Mike Prachar > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM > To: WISPA General List > Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > Importance: High > > - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T > - > > > OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a > leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today > the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in > the Atlanta Metropolitan area. > > Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link > has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge > technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release > through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and > internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. > > Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now > enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled > service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. > > Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are > clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with > this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations > of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax > technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to > be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our > foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." > > > About Rapid Link > > Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services > company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and > Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own > facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a > leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of > this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can > offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on > any other company's resources. > > For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com. > > "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform > Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the > statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that > involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers > that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ > materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors > include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the > failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions that may > delay or prevent the closings of subsequent debt financings co
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
George...you can not plug-n-play components as I said earlier. It has to be certified as a system that makes use of a contention based protocol. Leon * George Rogato wrote, On 6/4/2008 11:22 AM: > Thanks for explaining that Travis. > I asked Jack Unger to look into this recently. > There was a post somewhere else recently about 3650 use and I forwarded > it to Jack to find out from the FCC if in fact it is the way the post read. > > I'd like to hear Jack's opinion based on what he has found out from the FCC. > > As far as using those cards, if they work in mt and star, then for most > of us it's just add another card to the multi port board and go. It > sounds a lot cheaper than I had expected. > > George > > Travis Johnson wrote: > >> John, >> >> Here is what I have heard or read so far: >> >> (1) I "heard" that 3650 users that are conflicting will have to "work it >> out" and that "more than likely" the FCC would not get involved in a >> frequency conflict. >> >> (2) Getting a license for 3650 takes about 2 hours, start to finish >> (from what I have heard from people that have done it). Meaning any >> person with Internet access can have a valid, FCC license in 2 hours. >> >> (3) The FCC has already approved someone using just the Ubiquiti XR3 >> card as the registered "base station". Putting that card in a MT system >> does not broadcast any call signs or info in the packet frame, yet you >> are "licensed" and "FCC legal" as per the registration. >> >> (4) If it truly is a "first registered, everyone else work around me" >> then I will be registering every single tower within a 1,000 mile radius >> from my NOC. :) >> >> I'm not trying bash you or anything you said... I'm just thinking the >> 3650 band is going to get just as messy as the 5ghz band within a few >> years... and I think the FCC has given "false hope" that it is somewhat >> protected... yet I don't see how. >> >> Travis >> Microserv >> >> John Scrivner wrote: >> >>> Here is how it is different than 5 GHz. In 5 GHz the rules are that you have >>> to accept interference. Also any equipment on earth can use the band from >>> mobile phones to cameras and of course broadband devices of many types. >>> There is little involved in dropping your link. Also there is little chance >>> of you knowing what the interfering source is without some leg work. In 3650 >>> only people who get a license can launch. Base stations must be certified >>> systems with the FCC and must be registered with the FCC. The rules state >>> that it is a requirement that anyone using the band must work to eliminate >>> interference with other users. That means if you are there first and someone >>> interferes with you then they broke the law and it is their duty to fix it. >>> Also, since everyone must register base stations, you will know who is >>> interfering. In the case of WiMAX base stations, the call letters of the >>> license holder are actually transmitted in the data frames which show up as >>> the intefering carrier within the monitoring tools in the base stations >>> themselves. I think there is a great opportunity in this band and I am proud >>> to say I just got my license in 3650 last week. I am looking to build my >>> first WiMAX base station very soon. >>> Scriv >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 5:52 PM, Travis Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>> >>> So, how exactly does 3.65ghz licensing work? If Rapid Link has licensed a base station at tower X, and I want to license 3.65ghz at tower X as well, what happens? Also, what if I want to license at Tower Y that is 100 feet away? Is this band really any different than 5ghz, except you have to tell the FCC where your base stations are located? Travis Microserv Mike Prachar wrote: > - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T > - > > > OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a > leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today > the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in > the Atlanta Metropolitan area. > > Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link > has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge > technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release > through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and > internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. > > Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now > enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled > service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. > > Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are > clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with > this offering. Customers are
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
WISPA had a tele conference with the FCC about plug n playin certified components last year. It was a consideration of ours to try to see what needs to be done so that we can legally build on the fly systems that were made up of certified components. We need to go back to the FCC and get that going again. There was ideas hashed around between them and us. Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE wrote: > George...you can not plug-n-play components as I said earlier. It has to > be certified as a system that makes use of a contention based protocol. > > Leon > > * George Rogato wrote, On 6/4/2008 11:22 AM: >> Thanks for explaining that Travis. >> I asked Jack Unger to look into this recently. >> There was a post somewhere else recently about 3650 use and I forwarded >> it to Jack to find out from the FCC if in fact it is the way the post read. >> >> I'd like to hear Jack's opinion based on what he has found out from the FCC. >> >> As far as using those cards, if they work in mt and star, then for most >> of us it's just add another card to the multi port board and go. It >> sounds a lot cheaper than I had expected. >> >> George >> >> Travis Johnson wrote: >> >>> John, >>> >>> Here is what I have heard or read so far: >>> >>> (1) I "heard" that 3650 users that are conflicting will have to "work it >>> out" and that "more than likely" the FCC would not get involved in a >>> frequency conflict. >>> >>> (2) Getting a license for 3650 takes about 2 hours, start to finish >>> (from what I have heard from people that have done it). Meaning any >>> person with Internet access can have a valid, FCC license in 2 hours. >>> >>> (3) The FCC has already approved someone using just the Ubiquiti XR3 >>> card as the registered "base station". Putting that card in a MT system >>> does not broadcast any call signs or info in the packet frame, yet you >>> are "licensed" and "FCC legal" as per the registration. >>> >>> (4) If it truly is a "first registered, everyone else work around me" >>> then I will be registering every single tower within a 1,000 mile radius >>> from my NOC. :) >>> >>> I'm not trying bash you or anything you said... I'm just thinking the >>> 3650 band is going to get just as messy as the 5ghz band within a few >>> years... and I think the FCC has given "false hope" that it is somewhat >>> protected... yet I don't see how. >>> >>> Travis >>> Microserv >>> >>> John Scrivner wrote: >>> Here is how it is different than 5 GHz. In 5 GHz the rules are that you have to accept interference. Also any equipment on earth can use the band from mobile phones to cameras and of course broadband devices of many types. There is little involved in dropping your link. Also there is little chance of you knowing what the interfering source is without some leg work. In 3650 only people who get a license can launch. Base stations must be certified systems with the FCC and must be registered with the FCC. The rules state that it is a requirement that anyone using the band must work to eliminate interference with other users. That means if you are there first and someone interferes with you then they broke the law and it is their duty to fix it. Also, since everyone must register base stations, you will know who is interfering. In the case of WiMAX base stations, the call letters of the license holder are actually transmitted in the data frames which show up as the intefering carrier within the monitoring tools in the base stations themselves. I think there is a great opportunity in this band and I am proud to say I just got my license in 3650 last week. I am looking to build my first WiMAX base station very soon. Scriv On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 5:52 PM, Travis Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So, how exactly does 3.65ghz licensing work? If Rapid Link has licensed > a base station at tower X, and I want to license 3.65ghz at tower X as > well, what happens? Also, what if I want to license at Tower Y that is > 100 feet away? Is this band really any different than 5ghz, except you > have to tell the FCC where your base stations are located? > > Travis > Microserv > > Mike Prachar wrote: > > >> - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T >> - >> >> >> OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a >> leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today >> the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in >> the Atlanta Metropolitan area. >> >> Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link >> has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge >> technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release >> through our C
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
HI George...can't be done with 3650 at least not now. There's not going to be any change in the Feds IMHO. It's lucky we got what we have now and it's hard enough to try and deploy as well due to the grandfathered FSS'. Leon * George Rogato wrote, On 6/4/2008 12:03 PM: > WISPA had a tele conference with the FCC about plug n playin certified > components last year. > It was a consideration of ours to try to see what needs to be done so > that we can legally build on the fly systems that were made up of > certified components. > > We need to go back to the FCC and get that going again. There was > ideas hashed around between them and us. > > Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE wrote: >> George...you can not plug-n-play components as I said earlier. It has >> to be certified as a system that makes use of a contention based >> protocol. >> >> Leon >> >> * George Rogato wrote, On 6/4/2008 11:22 AM: >>> Thanks for explaining that Travis. >>> I asked Jack Unger to look into this recently. >>> There was a post somewhere else recently about 3650 use and I >>> forwarded it to Jack to find out from the FCC if in fact it is the >>> way the post read. >>> >>> I'd like to hear Jack's opinion based on what he has found out from >>> the FCC. >>> >>> As far as using those cards, if they work in mt and star, then for >>> most of us it's just add another card to the multi port board and >>> go. It sounds a lot cheaper than I had expected. >>> >>> George >>> >>> Travis Johnson wrote: >>> John, Here is what I have heard or read so far: (1) I "heard" that 3650 users that are conflicting will have to "work it out" and that "more than likely" the FCC would not get involved in a frequency conflict. (2) Getting a license for 3650 takes about 2 hours, start to finish (from what I have heard from people that have done it). Meaning any person with Internet access can have a valid, FCC license in 2 hours. (3) The FCC has already approved someone using just the Ubiquiti XR3 card as the registered "base station". Putting that card in a MT system does not broadcast any call signs or info in the packet frame, yet you are "licensed" and "FCC legal" as per the registration. (4) If it truly is a "first registered, everyone else work around me" then I will be registering every single tower within a 1,000 mile radius from my NOC. :) I'm not trying bash you or anything you said... I'm just thinking the 3650 band is going to get just as messy as the 5ghz band within a few years... and I think the FCC has given "false hope" that it is somewhat protected... yet I don't see how. Travis Microserv John Scrivner wrote: > Here is how it is different than 5 GHz. In 5 GHz the rules are > that you have > to accept interference. Also any equipment on earth can use the > band from > mobile phones to cameras and of course broadband devices of many > types. > There is little involved in dropping your link. Also there is > little chance > of you knowing what the interfering source is without some leg > work. In 3650 > only people who get a license can launch. Base stations must be > certified > systems with the FCC and must be registered with the FCC. The > rules state > that it is a requirement that anyone using the band must work to > eliminate > interference with other users. That means if you are there first > and someone > interferes with you then they broke the law and it is their duty > to fix it. > Also, since everyone must register base stations, you will know > who is > interfering. In the case of WiMAX base stations, the call letters > of the > license holder are actually transmitted in the data frames which > show up as > the intefering carrier within the monitoring tools in the base > stations > themselves. I think there is a great opportunity in this band and > I am proud > to say I just got my license in 3650 last week. I am looking to > build my > first WiMAX base station very soon. > Scriv > > > On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 5:52 PM, Travis Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> So, how exactly does 3.65ghz licensing work? If Rapid Link has >> licensed >> a base station at tower X, and I want to license 3.65ghz at tower >> X as >> well, what happens? Also, what if I want to license at Tower Y >> that is >> 100 feet away? Is this band really any different than 5ghz, >> except you >> have to tell the FCC where your base stations are located? >> >> Travis >> Microserv >> >> Mike Prachar wrote: >> >>> - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative >>> to AT&T >>> - >>> >>> >>> OMAHA, NE
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
Travis, Yes the base station costs are more. But you are also talking about carrier class systems that not only, improve your valuation as an operator, but also offer more scalablity and more bits per hertz. Not to mention, NLOS performance, larger LOS cell sizes, frequency reuse, and higher stability. On the CPE costs- Wimax CPE are already very competitive with Trango, Motorola and other solutions. Best, Jeff Booher Channel Manager, North America www.apertonet.com <http://www.apertonet.com/> [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 24/7: 206-455-4950 This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 7:02 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 basestations? :) Travis Microserv Mike Hammett wrote: and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time or two. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: "Gino Villarini" <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" <mailto:wireless@wispa.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta I thought you were One ring ... Gino A. Villarini [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Prachar Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta Importance: High - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T - OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." About Rapid Link Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on any other company's resources. For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions that may delay or prevent the closings of subsequent debt financings contemplated by the applicable agreements; the risk factors noted in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, such as the trading price of the Company's common stock reaching levels that would cause funding to occur; t
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
Wimax CPE should be less than 400.00. Jeff Booher Channel Manager, North America www.apertonet.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 24/7: 206-455-4950 This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 7:17 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for less than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other frequencies. Travis Microserv Mike Hammett wrote: > Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper comes along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card when I normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go with a more expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE instead of the $150 I pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, but the prices these guys are asking is ridiculous. > > > -- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > http://www.ics-il.com > > > - Original Message - > From: Travis Johnson > To: WISPA General List > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > > > Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 > basestations? :) > > Travis > Microserv > > Mike Hammett wrote: > and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a > time or two. > > > -- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > http://www.ics-il.com > > > - Original Message - > From: "Gino Villarini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "WISPA General List" > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > > > I thought you were One ring ... > > Gino A. Villarini > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. > tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Mike Prachar > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM > To: WISPA General List > Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > Importance: High > > - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to > AT&T > - > > > OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a > leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today > the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in > the Atlanta Metropolitan area. > > Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link > has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting > edge technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release > through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and > internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. > > Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now > enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled > service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. > > Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are > clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with > this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations > of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax > technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud > to be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to > our foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." > > > About Rapid Link > > Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services > company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and > Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own > facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a > leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of > this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can > offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
Just be clear, there is a big difference between doing 3650, and doing 3650 with WiMax. I'd argue, it could be more advantageous to an operator with non-Wimax, just because the 50mhz of available spectrum they would have available to them, if they used the contention based rules. Although they'd have to do without all the cool useful features for carrier level deployments. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; WISPA General List Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:34 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta Another WISP has already gotten an FCC license using the Ubiquiti XR3 card as the registered device... in fact, the FCC actually called this person to clarify the specified frequency ranges. Travis Microserv Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE wrote: * Travis Johnson wrote, On 6/3/2008 10:17 PM: Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for less than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other frequencies. You can Heathkit your own 3650 solution with Mikrotik/Ubquitit/StarOS/etc but it is NOT FCC Type Accepted. Until someone goes through the process it's not doable. Leon Travis Microserv Mike Hammett wrote: Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper comes along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card when I normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go with a more expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE instead of the $150 I pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, but the prices these guys are asking is ridiculous. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson To: WISPA General List Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 basestations? :) Travis Microserv Mike Hammett wrote: and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time or two. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: "Gino Villarini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta I thought you were One ring ... Gino A. Villarini [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Prachar Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta Importance: High - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T - OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with this offering. Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations of antiquated technologies. Following the recent release of WiMax technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area." About Rapid Link Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a depende
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
Regardless, Are 3650 registrations being allowed for "modular components"? They might be using the experiemental license? Tom DeReggi RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: "Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:01 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >* ralph wrote, On 6/4/2008 9:40 AM: >> Who? >> > yeah who? My contacts at Ubiquiti as of about a week or two ago said > there are no FCC Approved solutions. Ubiquity's device is FCC approved > but just as a modular component. > > Leon >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >> Behalf Of Travis Johnson >> Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:34 AM >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; WISPA General List >> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >> >> >> >> Another WISP has already gotten an FCC license using the Ubiquiti XR3 >> card >> as the registered device... in fact, the FCC actually called this person >> to >> clarify the specified frequency ranges. >> >> Travis >> Microserv >> >> Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE wrote: >> >> * Travis Johnson wrote, On 6/3/2008 10:17 PM: >> >> >> Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" >> operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those >> prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for less >> than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other >> frequencies. >> >> >> >> You can Heathkit your own 3650 solution with >> Mikrotik/Ubquitit/StarOS/etc but it is NOT FCC Type Accepted. Until >> someone goes through the process it's not doable. >> >> Leon >> >> >> Travis >> Microserv >> >> Mike Hammett wrote: >> >> >> >> Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper >> comes >> along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card when I >> normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go with a >> more >> expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE instead of the >> $150 I >> pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX CPE or $750 for a WiMAX >> AP, >> but the prices these guys are asking is ridiculous. >> >> >> -- >> Mike Hammett >> Intelligent Computing Solutions >> http://www.ics-il.com >> >> >> - Original Message - >> From: Travis Johnson >> To: WISPA General List >> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM >> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >> >> >> Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 >> basestations? :) >> >> Travis >> Microserv >> >> Mike Hammett wrote: >> and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time >> or >> two. >> >> >> -- >> Mike Hammett >> Intelligent Computing Solutions >> http://www.ics-il.com >> >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Gino Villarini" <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "WISPA General List" <mailto:wireless@wispa.org> >> >> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM >> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >> >> >> I thought you were One ring ... >> >> Gino A. Villarini >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. >> tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 >> >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >> Behalf Of Mike Prachar >> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM >> To: WISPA General List >> Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >> Importance: High >> >> - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T >> - >> >> >> OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a >> leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today >> the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in >> the Atlanta Metropolitan area. >> >> Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link >> has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge >
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
* Tom DeReggi wrote, On 6/4/2008 2:38 PM: > Just be clear, there is a big difference between doing 3650, and doing 3650 > with WiMax. > Tom I beg to differ. 3650 rules were written without any WiMax reference. The key is contention protocol must be used in the restricted 25 mHz and the unrestricted 25 mHz is currently not available. Leon > I'd argue, it could be more advantageous to an operator with non-Wimax, just > because the 50mhz of available spectrum they would have available to them, if > they used the contention based rules. > Although they'd have to do without all the cool useful features for carrier > level deployments. > > Tom DeReggi > RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc > IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband > > > - Original Message - > From: Travis Johnson > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; WISPA General List > Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:34 AM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > > > Another WISP has already gotten an FCC license using the Ubiquiti XR3 card > as the registered device... in fact, the FCC actually called this person to > clarify the specified frequency ranges. > > Travis > Microserv > > Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE wrote: > * Travis Johnson wrote, On 6/3/2008 10:17 PM: > Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" > operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those > prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for less > than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other frequencies. > > You can Heathkit your own 3650 solution with > Mikrotik/Ubquitit/StarOS/etc but it is NOT FCC Type Accepted. Until > someone goes through the process it's not doable. > > Leon > Travis > Microserv > > Mike Hammett wrote: > > Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something cheaper > comes along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card when I > normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go with a more > expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE instead of the $150 I > pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX CPE or $750 for a WiMAX AP, > but the prices these guys are asking is ridiculous. > > > -- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > http://www.ics-il.com > > > - Original Message - > From: Travis Johnson > To: WISPA General List > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > > > Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 > basestations? :) > > Travis > Microserv > > Mike Hammett wrote: > and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a time or > two. > > > -- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > http://www.ics-il.com > > > - Original Message - > From: "Gino Villarini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "WISPA General List" > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > > > I thought you were One ring ... > > Gino A. Villarini > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. > tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Mike Prachar > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:37 PM > To: WISPA General List > Subject: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > Importance: High > > - Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to AT&T > - > > > OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a > leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today > the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in > the Atlanta Metropolitan area. > > Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link > has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge > technology. Due to the overwhelming success of the early release > through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and > internet service via WiMax to the commercial public. > > Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now > enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled > service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry. > > Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, "We are > clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power cur
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
* Tom DeReggi wrote, On 6/4/2008 2:40 PM: > Regardless, Are 3650 registrations being allowed for "modular > components"? > > They might be using the experiemental license? As far as I know from my contacts you need a full system certified. You just can't register a single unit of a certified system. It's possible the ULS has a bug whereby it has allowed this. Also, forget about getting any experimental licenses anytime soon as they told me directly unless it's related to Homeland security they're bogged down with those (OET that is). Leon > > Tom DeReggi > RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc > IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband > > > - Original Message - From: "Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "WISPA General List" > Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:01 AM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > > >> * ralph wrote, On 6/4/2008 9:40 AM: >>> Who? >>> >> yeah who? My contacts at Ubiquiti as of about a week or two ago said >> there are no FCC Approved solutions. Ubiquity's device is FCC approved >> but just as a modular component. >> >> Leon >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >>> Behalf Of Travis Johnson >>> Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:34 AM >>> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; WISPA General List >>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>> >>> >>> >>> Another WISP has already gotten an FCC license using the Ubiquiti >>> XR3 card >>> as the registered device... in fact, the FCC actually called this >>> person to >>> clarify the specified frequency ranges. >>> >>> Travis >>> Microserv >>> >>> Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE wrote: >>> >>> * Travis Johnson wrote, On 6/3/2008 10:17 PM: >>> >>> >>> Yup... and it's only because they can... they are getting the "big" >>> operators to pay that kind of money, so they will keep selling at those >>> prices. Supply and demand... but you can build a MT 3.65ghz CPE for >>> less >>> than $400, but it's still expensive compared to all the other >>> frequencies. >>> >>> >>> >>> You can Heathkit your own 3650 solution with >>> Mikrotik/Ubquitit/StarOS/etc but it is NOT FCC Type Accepted. Until >>> someone goes through the process it's not doable. >>> >>> Leon >>> >>> >>> Travis >>> Microserv >>> >>> Mike Hammett wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> Yeah, I think I'm going to be passing on 3650 until something >>> cheaper comes >>> along. Ubiquiti has the XR3, but that's still a $260 mPCI card when I >>> normally spend $35. There's also no RooTennas, so I have to go with >>> a more >>> expensive solution... I think I figured $500 for a CPE instead of >>> the $150 I >>> pay now. I don't expect to pay $150 for a WiMAX CPE or $750 for a >>> WiMAX AP, >>> but the prices these guys are asking is ridiculous. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Mike Hammett >>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>> http://www.ics-il.com >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message - From: Travis Johnson >>> To: WISPA General List >>> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:01 PM >>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>> >>> >>> Maybe they are trying to get enough new business to pay for $7,000 >>> basestations? :) >>> >>> Travis >>> Microserv >>> >>> Mike Hammett wrote: >>> and I thought they already posted this or a similar press release a >>> time or >>> two. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Mike Hammett >>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>> http://www.ics-il.com >>> >>> >>> - Original Message - From: "Gino Villarini" >>> <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "WISPA General List" <mailto:wireless@wispa.org> >>> >>> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:42 PM >>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta >>> >>> >>> I thought you were One ring ... >>> >>> Gino A. Villarini >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Aeronet Wirel
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
It doesn't have to have a contention based protocol for use in the lower half of the spectrum. What do you think WiMax is? -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: "Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > George...you can not plug-n-play components as I said earlier. It has to > be certified as a system that makes use of a contention based protocol. > > Leon > > * George Rogato wrote, On 6/4/2008 11:22 AM: >> Thanks for explaining that Travis. >> I asked Jack Unger to look into this recently. >> There was a post somewhere else recently about 3650 use and I forwarded >> it to Jack to find out from the FCC if in fact it is the way the post >> read. >> >> I'd like to hear Jack's opinion based on what he has found out from the >> FCC. >> >> As far as using those cards, if they work in mt and star, then for most >> of us it's just add another card to the multi port board and go. It >> sounds a lot cheaper than I had expected. >> >> George >> >> Travis Johnson wrote: >> >>> John, >>> >>> Here is what I have heard or read so far: >>> >>> (1) I "heard" that 3650 users that are conflicting will have to "work it >>> out" and that "more than likely" the FCC would not get involved in a >>> frequency conflict. >>> >>> (2) Getting a license for 3650 takes about 2 hours, start to finish >>> (from what I have heard from people that have done it). Meaning any >>> person with Internet access can have a valid, FCC license in 2 hours. >>> >>> (3) The FCC has already approved someone using just the Ubiquiti XR3 >>> card as the registered "base station". Putting that card in a MT system >>> does not broadcast any call signs or info in the packet frame, yet you >>> are "licensed" and "FCC legal" as per the registration. >>> >>> (4) If it truly is a "first registered, everyone else work around me" >>> then I will be registering every single tower within a 1,000 mile radius >>> from my NOC. :) >>> >>> I'm not trying bash you or anything you said... I'm just thinking the >>> 3650 band is going to get just as messy as the 5ghz band within a few >>> years... and I think the FCC has given "false hope" that it is somewhat >>> protected... yet I don't see how. >>> >>> Travis >>> Microserv >>> >>> John Scrivner wrote: >>> >>>> Here is how it is different than 5 GHz. In 5 GHz the rules are that you >>>> have >>>> to accept interference. Also any equipment on earth can use the band >>>> from >>>> mobile phones to cameras and of course broadband devices of many types. >>>> There is little involved in dropping your link. Also there is little >>>> chance >>>> of you knowing what the interfering source is without some leg work. In >>>> 3650 >>>> only people who get a license can launch. Base stations must be >>>> certified >>>> systems with the FCC and must be registered with the FCC. The rules >>>> state >>>> that it is a requirement that anyone using the band must work to >>>> eliminate >>>> interference with other users. That means if you are there first and >>>> someone >>>> interferes with you then they broke the law and it is their duty to fix >>>> it. >>>> Also, since everyone must register base stations, you will know who is >>>> interfering. In the case of WiMAX base stations, the call letters of >>>> the >>>> license holder are actually transmitted in the data frames which show >>>> up as >>>> the intefering carrier within the monitoring tools in the base stations >>>> themselves. I think there is a great opportunity in this band and I am >>>> proud >>>> to say I just got my license in 3650 last week. I am looking to build >>>> my >>>> first WiMAX base station very soon. >>>> Scriv >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 5:52 PM, Travis Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> So, how exactly does 3.65
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
Amen. I don't have a lot of time, nor a boat load of money, but if joining WISPA is what I need to do to push that forward, I'll do it tomorrow. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: "George Rogato" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "WISPA General List" Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 11:03 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > WISPA had a tele conference with the FCC about plug n playin certified > components last year. > It was a consideration of ours to try to see what needs to be done so > that we can legally build on the fly systems that were made up of > certified components. > > We need to go back to the FCC and get that going again. There was ideas > hashed around between them and us. > > Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE wrote: >> George...you can not plug-n-play components as I said earlier. It has to >> be certified as a system that makes use of a contention based protocol. >> >> Leon >> >> * George Rogato wrote, On 6/4/2008 11:22 AM: >>> Thanks for explaining that Travis. >>> I asked Jack Unger to look into this recently. >>> There was a post somewhere else recently about 3650 use and I forwarded >>> it to Jack to find out from the FCC if in fact it is the way the post >>> read. >>> >>> I'd like to hear Jack's opinion based on what he has found out from the >>> FCC. >>> >>> As far as using those cards, if they work in mt and star, then for most >>> of us it's just add another card to the multi port board and go. It >>> sounds a lot cheaper than I had expected. >>> >>> George >>> >>> Travis Johnson wrote: >>> >>>> John, >>>> >>>> Here is what I have heard or read so far: >>>> >>>> (1) I "heard" that 3650 users that are conflicting will have to "work >>>> it >>>> out" and that "more than likely" the FCC would not get involved in a >>>> frequency conflict. >>>> >>>> (2) Getting a license for 3650 takes about 2 hours, start to finish >>>> (from what I have heard from people that have done it). Meaning any >>>> person with Internet access can have a valid, FCC license in 2 hours. >>>> >>>> (3) The FCC has already approved someone using just the Ubiquiti XR3 >>>> card as the registered "base station". Putting that card in a MT system >>>> does not broadcast any call signs or info in the packet frame, yet you >>>> are "licensed" and "FCC legal" as per the registration. >>>> >>>> (4) If it truly is a "first registered, everyone else work around me" >>>> then I will be registering every single tower within a 1,000 mile >>>> radius >>>> from my NOC. :) >>>> >>>> I'm not trying bash you or anything you said... I'm just thinking the >>>> 3650 band is going to get just as messy as the 5ghz band within a few >>>> years... and I think the FCC has given "false hope" that it is somewhat >>>> protected... yet I don't see how. >>>> >>>> Travis >>>> Microserv >>>> >>>> John Scrivner wrote: >>>> >>>>> Here is how it is different than 5 GHz. In 5 GHz the rules are that >>>>> you have >>>>> to accept interference. Also any equipment on earth can use the band >>>>> from >>>>> mobile phones to cameras and of course broadband devices of many >>>>> types. >>>>> There is little involved in dropping your link. Also there is little >>>>> chance >>>>> of you knowing what the interfering source is without some leg work. >>>>> In 3650 >>>>> only people who get a license can launch. Base stations must be >>>>> certified >>>>> systems with the FCC and must be registered with the FCC. The rules >>>>> state >>>>> that it is a requirement that anyone using the band must work to >>>>> eliminate >>>>> interference with other users. That means if you are there first and >>>>> someone >>>>> interferes with you then they broke the law and it is their duty to >>>>> fix it. >>>>> Also, since everyone must register base stations, you will know who is
Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta
* Mike Hammett wrote, On 6/4/2008 6:12 PM: > It doesn't have to have a contention based protocol for use in the > lower half of the spectrum. What do you think WiMax is? A contention based protocol MUST be used in the lower 25 which is the only spectrum currently avail for use. WiMax is a layer up from the physical layer. ldz > > > -- > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > http://www.ics-il.com > > > - Original Message - From: "Leon D. Zetekoff, NCE" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "WISPA General List" > Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 10:35 AM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta > > >> George...you can not plug-n-play components as I said earlier. It has to >> be certified as a system that makes use of a contention based protocol. >> >> Leon >> >> * George Rogato wrote, On 6/4/2008 11:22 AM: >>> Thanks for explaining that Travis. >>> I asked Jack Unger to look into this recently. >>> There was a post somewhere else recently about 3650 use and I forwarded >>> it to Jack to find out from the FCC if in fact it is the way the >>> post read. >>> >>> I'd like to hear Jack's opinion based on what he has found out from >>> the FCC. >>> >>> As far as using those cards, if they work in mt and star, then for most >>> of us it's just add another card to the multi port board and go. It >>> sounds a lot cheaper than I had expected. >>> >>> George >>> >>> Travis Johnson wrote: >>> >>>> John, >>>> >>>> Here is what I have heard or read so far: >>>> >>>> (1) I "heard" that 3650 users that are conflicting will have to >>>> "work it >>>> out" and that "more than likely" the FCC would not get involved in a >>>> frequency conflict. >>>> >>>> (2) Getting a license for 3650 takes about 2 hours, start to finish >>>> (from what I have heard from people that have done it). Meaning any >>>> person with Internet access can have a valid, FCC license in 2 hours. >>>> >>>> (3) The FCC has already approved someone using just the Ubiquiti XR3 >>>> card as the registered "base station". Putting that card in a MT >>>> system >>>> does not broadcast any call signs or info in the packet frame, yet you >>>> are "licensed" and "FCC legal" as per the registration. >>>> >>>> (4) If it truly is a "first registered, everyone else work around me" >>>> then I will be registering every single tower within a 1,000 mile >>>> radius >>>> from my NOC. :) >>>> >>>> I'm not trying bash you or anything you said... I'm just thinking the >>>> 3650 band is going to get just as messy as the 5ghz band within a few >>>> years... and I think the FCC has given "false hope" that it is >>>> somewhat >>>> protected... yet I don't see how. >>>> >>>> Travis >>>> Microserv >>>> >>>> John Scrivner wrote: >>>> >>>>> Here is how it is different than 5 GHz. In 5 GHz the rules are >>>>> that you have >>>>> to accept interference. Also any equipment on earth can use the >>>>> band from >>>>> mobile phones to cameras and of course broadband devices of many >>>>> types. >>>>> There is little involved in dropping your link. Also there is >>>>> little chance >>>>> of you knowing what the interfering source is without some leg >>>>> work. In 3650 >>>>> only people who get a license can launch. Base stations must be >>>>> certified >>>>> systems with the FCC and must be registered with the FCC. The >>>>> rules state >>>>> that it is a requirement that anyone using the band must work to >>>>> eliminate >>>>> interference with other users. That means if you are there first >>>>> and someone >>>>> interferes with you then they broke the law and it is their duty >>>>> to fix it. >>>>> Also, since everyone must register base stations, you will know >>>>> who is >>>>> interfering. In the case of WiMAX base stations, the call letters >>>>> of the >>>>> lice
