We do some business there but are very careful with every transaction. Cash up front most of the time. I think that is the main theme here. Just go in understanding the many unknowns, be cautious and don't get too involved until real money can be confirmed.
That being said, no one can argue that the opportunities are huge in underdeveloped economies if you can find the right partner/customer. -Jeff General Manager CTI (773) 667-4585 x2509 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Broadwick Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 4:07 PM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: Re: [WISPA] your thoughts on opps in Africa? I have a good sized customer in Africa. Their network has been built steadily over time, and I've met the principle on several occasions. We've done lots of smaller projects, but always on a cash basis. Jeff -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Sharples Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 4:57 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] your thoughts on opps in Africa? Exactly the same experience here. Lots of talk, long-winded network design, layout, and bidding process with numerous tweaks and revisions, and ultimately .... nothing. Complete waste of time for us, but I don't see what they get out of it either (?) Tom Sharples President Qorvus Systems, Inc. www.qorvus.com 800.757.1571 Ext 100 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rogelio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org> Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 11:19 AM Subject: [WISPA] your thoughts on opps in Africa? > Is it just me, or do African wireless opportunities rarely materialize? > > I've been involved in tons and tons of "big" ($10+M, in theory) projects > where all sorts of big numbers are thrown out, but for whatever reason, > someone never ultimately pulls the trigger. > > (Not sure what I'm missing, but this seems to be a running theme with > African projects I've ever gotten pulled in on.) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > 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/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/
