1630/65 = 25

Internet isn't going away, it's like water and power.  The next 25 months
and the 25 months after that...


Josh Luthman
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On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 5:01 PM, Eric Kuhnke <eric.kuh...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I don't see how the math works (at $150k and 92 homes) if the cost per
> unit served is $1630 per house. And your initial penetration rate will be
> far, far less than 100% of homes for monthly services. Even after 3-4 years
> a significant percentage may never sign up. Where's the ROI?
>
>
> On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 11:49 AM, Chuck McCown <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote:
>
>> Figure one handhole per 2 homes.  So 46 handholes.
>>
>> 1.25” between all handholes.
>> .75” duct from each handhole to each dwelling for drops.
>> You can run 144 count fiber for spares.
>> Drop down to 96 or 48 count as it tapers going down the runs.
>>
>> You will need a cabinet with a distribution panel, electronics,
>> batteries.
>> It will need power.
>>
>> To go cheap, use a large cisco router with SFPs ports and SFP to each
>> dwelling with a media converter at the ends.
>> Or put in Calix.  You can go GPON or Active.  With something this small,
>> I would do Active.
>>
>> You will have $150 to $200K in before you are done.
>>
>> *From:* Sean Heskett <af...@zirkel.us>
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 03, 2016 12:38 PM
>> *To:* af@afmug.com ; memb...@wispa.org
>> *Subject:* [AFMUG] potential FTTH build
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> We are in talks with a developer who is planning a subdivision on a ~50
>> acre lot for 92 homes and he wants us to deliver FTTH.  Is there anyone on
>> this list who would like to consult with us so that we can get the plan
>> done right from the get go?  The developer will be doing all the trenching
>> and conduit etc., we will be doing all the electronics and customer service
>> etc.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Sean
>>
>>
>
>

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