That math assumes an immediate 100% takeup rate...

On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 2:04 PM, Josh Luthman <[email protected]>
wrote:

> 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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]>
>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 03, 2016 12:38 PM
>>> *To:* [email protected] ; [email protected]
>>> *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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