What type of equipment does Clear/OpenRange use that allows a connection using one of those 1"x3" USB things?
On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 7:43 PM, Josh Luthman <[email protected]>wrote: > None that I know of. Those are the companies like Clear and OpenRange. > That model doesn't seem to financially or operationally/technically work. > > Most if not all the Wisps here install equipment on vertical space (grain > leg, building, tower) and install a CPE on the customer roof. From the CPE > side, a lot like satellite. Low profile but it is there. > > Josh Luthman > Office: 937-552-2340 > Direct: 937-552-2343 > 1100 Wayne St > Suite 1337 > Troy, OH 45373 > On Nov 28, 2011 7:40 PM, "Rich _" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> How do the companies that have a dongle do it? Are they using something >> other than a WISP? >> >> >> >> On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 8:02 PM, Sam Tetherow <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> Rich, >>> Given current gear, FCC regulations and available spectrum, outside of >>> reselling cellular you are not going to going to find anything you will >>> be able to reliable allow the customer to self-install. Trust me, there >>> are smarter minds than mine that have been trying to figure that one out >>> since this industry started. >>> >>> As Jay mentioned, Clearwire is probably the closest business model to >>> what you are looking for, and even with their deep pockets and licensed >>> spectrum they are having a tough time making it work. And I think it is >>> precisely because they are choosing to go the route that you are looking >>> for. >>> >>> If they took their spectrum and equipment and used it as traditional, >>> professionally installed fixed wireless setup they would probably have a >>> working business model. Sure their return on investment would be higher >>> due to the installer cost, but if they took a dish-network model to >>> getting installs done they would only be looking at 3-6 months break >>> even on the install cost and considering the amount of money that has >>> already been poured into the business I would think that would be a drop >>> in the bucket. >>> >>> Rich _ wrote: >>> > Thx Faisal, I'm located in PA in the USA. >>> > >>> > But, I'm not interested in starting a WISP based on where I'm located. >>> > I'm interested in finding a location that best enables success for the >>> > business. >>> > >>> > Yes, I would be looked at as the business/funding person. A technical >>> > partner or technical contractor/employee would be needed. I hope >>> > available equipment is quite stable and reliable? >>> > >>> > On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 6:44 PM, Faisal Imtiaz <[email protected] >>> > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> > >>> > Hi Rich, >>> > WISPA General List is actually a Global List. >>> > It would go a long ways for relevant folks to reply back to you if >>> > you at least share what part of the world ? / State or City if in >>> > the US. >>> > >>> > My personal reaction after reading the first two paragraphs was to >>> > suggest that you should consider some other business other than >>> > being a WISP. >>> > >>> > However after reading the last two paragraphs, it sounds like you >>> > may be the Business / Funding guy, looking for a Technical Partner >>> > to build a business together. >>> > >>> > The only reason I am saying this is because this is a tough >>> > business to be in if you are not going to roll up your sleeves and >>> > get your hands dirty. >>> > >>> > >>> > Regards and Good Luck. >>> > >>> > >>> > Faisal Imtiaz >>> > Snappy Internet & Telecom >>> > 7266 SW 48 Street >>> > Miami, Fl 33155 >>> > Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232 <tel:305%20663%205518%20x%20232> >>> > Helpdesk: 305 663 5518 <tel:305%20663%205518> option 2 Email: >>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> > >>> > >>> > On 11/28/2011 6:33 PM, Rich _ wrote: >>> >> Hello, >>> >> >>> >> I operate in the custom software development industry and am >>> >> considering setting up a WISP as a new business investment. I >>> >> know very little about the industry and am hoping that some of >>> >> you will not mind giving me some feedback. In exchange, I'll be >>> >> glad to answer any software development questions you may have >>> >> that I can answer or that I can get an answer for. >>> >> >>> >> I'm a business person. I'm not interested in learning the >>> >> low-level details about wireless hardware or protocals above and >>> >> beyond what I need to run the business. I have no desire to ever >>> >> install/troubleshoot/repair the equipment myself. >>> >> >>> >> What I want to do is own the service and run the business. My >>> >> first thoughts are I want a setup that makes it easiest for the >>> >> customer to start using the service. If there is a particular >>> >> hardware setup that lets me mail a dongle (small device that >>> >> would plug into a USB port) to the customer and viola they're up >>> >> and running, great! Also, I am wondering if operating in a >>> >> licensed spectrum will provide me with some protection from >>> >> frequency overload. >>> >> >>> >> I am interested in finding people who may be able to help me >>> >> analyze a territory for potential profitability and engineer a >>> >> setup. So, if it doesn't violate mailing list rules, feel free to >>> >> respond with your contact information so that I can contact you >>> >> to find out what it would cost for your services. >>> >> >>> >> I know I have a lot to learn and want to stick with high-level >>> >> information so that I can quickly determine if this is a good >>> >> opportunity for me. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Thanks, >>> >> >>> >> Rich >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >> WISPA Wants You! 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