Then, most WISP operations use unlicensed freqencies? On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 7:59 PM, Matt Jenkins <m...@smarterbroadband.net>wrote:
> ** > Proprietary equipment in most cases. They also use licensed frequency > which they pay a premium for. > > On 11/28/2011 04:51 PM, Rich _ wrote: > > 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 <j...@imaginenetworksllc.com > > 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 _" <rich.ema...@gmail.com> 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 <tethe...@shwisp.net>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 <fai...@snappydsl.net >>>> > <mailto:fai...@snappydsl.net>> 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: >>>> supp...@snappydsl.net <mailto:supp...@snappydsl.net> >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > 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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