[WISPA] Buying co-op

2010-02-27 Thread Jeremie Chism
I'm sure this has been brought up or may already be one, but has anyone thought of starting a buying co-op between several wisps to pool the buying power and get bulk rates. I run into businesses all the time that participate in things like this to be able to buy like the big guys. Sent

Re: [WISPA] Buying co-op

2010-02-27 Thread Chuck Bartosch
It's been a very active topic recently on the WISPA member list. Chuck On Feb 27, 2010, at 1:58 PM, Jeremie Chism wrote: I'm sure this has been brought up or may already be one, but has anyone thought of starting a buying co-op between several wisps to pool the buying power and get bulk

Re: [WISPA] Buying co-op

2010-02-27 Thread ccrum
There is a co-op which exists here in the DFW area among several wisps. The marketing name is Cirra Networks and they operate the coop side under Wispops.com. Officially we are members, but don't participate in the buying because we buy enough volume on our own to get preferred pricing from our