[Coworking] Internet access options when choices are limited

2010-06-14 Thread Nic Rosental
Hi All, I'm trying to get the place open soon but one of the stumbling blocks is making sure we have good internet access. I contacted pretty much all providers I could think of and here are the results. No cable available No fiber available DSL up to 1.5 mbps max 4G wireless for offices (up to

[Coworking] Re: Hello from Minnesota

2010-06-14 Thread woody.gilk
I'm actually in a Grand Marais in North Minnesota. It is a really small town, population 1400, but I go the Cities fairly regularly. Thanks for the information! -Woody On Jun 11, 11:21 pm, patrickrh...@gmail.com patrickrh...@gmail.com wrote: Not sure where in Minnesota you are but there are

Re: [Coworking] Internet access options when choices are limited

2010-06-14 Thread Eco Investment Club
We use Skyriver @ EcoHub in San Diego;) I don't know where you are in the Country but try to find something similar just a suggestion... Skyriver Communication Inc. http://www.skyriver.net/ Office : (858) 812-9322 Fax: (858) 812-5299 On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 7:01 AM, Nic Rosental

Re: [Coworking] Internet access options when choices are limited

2010-06-14 Thread Jacob Sayles
In your situation 2 (or 3) DSL lines load balanced together would be your best bet. I'm a big fan of PFSense for firewalls and we use it to balance a cable line and a point-to-point wifi link. Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolation http://www.officenomads.com - (206)

[Coworking] Re: Madison, WI area coworking spaces?

2010-06-14 Thread Stephen
Hey Dana, There was a woman named Cheri Schweitzer @ tenac...@charter.net who I had spoke with that was thinking about setting up a coworking location in Madison. I do not know if she ever did but could be a resource for more information. She also indicated in a previous conversation 8 months ago

Re: [Coworking] Internet access options when choices are limited

2010-06-14 Thread mark gilbreath
Nic My initial reaction to your questions is to plan out what your broadband needs will realistically be OVER TIME so that you can strike the right balance between controlling your expenses and delighting your members. Planning your technology infrastructure roadmap can be a little tricky. Its

[Coworking] Feedback Requested: Coworking Across America

2010-06-14 Thread Angel
Hi Everyone, One of Cohere's coworkers (Beth) is going to embark on a year long RV trip to test out being a truly location-independent freelancer on August 1. She'll be using the wiki Coworking Visa information to locate participating coworking spaces around the USA. We're looking for coworking

Re: [Coworking] Feedback Requested: Coworking Across America

2010-06-14 Thread Campbell McKellar
Angel and Beth, What an incredible idea! I'd love to join up for a week or something as well! Also, Beth, we'd love to re-blog your posts on the Loosecubes blog. We're trying to raise awareness of the possibilities of truly location-independent work so this would be right up our alley. Let me

Re: [Coworking] Feedback Requested: Coworking Across America

2010-06-14 Thread Eco Investment Club
Hi there Angel, I am the operator of EcoHub http://www.facebook.com/EcoHub based in San Diego. i like the idea of your project and would welcome Beth with open seats;) Our space is interested in participating and yes, the existing coworking blog would benefit fro this project... it should also

Re: [Coworking] Feedback Requested: Coworking Across America

2010-06-14 Thread TCS
If y'all wanna come up to Canada - come on in to The Creative Space! On 2010-06-14, at 1:15 PM, Eco Investment Club wrote: Hi there Angel, I am the operator of EcoHub based in San Diego. i like the idea of your project and would welcome Beth with open seats;) Our space is interested in

Re: [Coworking] Feedback Requested: Coworking Across America

2010-06-14 Thread Iris Kavanagh
Hi Angel! What an awesome sounding voyage. I love the idea! NextSpace would love to host Beth in either or both our Santa Cruz location and our San Francisco location. Feel free to pass along my contact info to her (if you still have it) and let her know to get in touch before she comesinto