I am curious if any one of the users here have any frequency deployed. I know Jay has some in Alabama.
Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Nov 28, 2011 8:18 PM, "Rich _" <rich.ema...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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! 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