RE: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless NetworkWithDataFloAcquisition
If I had a offer for 1.4x revenue in Cash, I would think about it... If I had a offer for 1.7x cash, I would cash in Gino A. Villarini [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Charles Wu Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 11:42 AM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: RE: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless NetworkWithDataFloAcquisition Out of curiosity -- how is 1.4x annual revenue considered "cheap" Keep in mind...this is $$$ CASH $$$, not stock -Charles --- WiNOG Wireless Roadshows Coming to a City Near You http://www.winog.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom DeReggi Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 9:54 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless Network WithDataFloAcquisition Which sounds like to me, DataFlow was in a distressed state, doing a firesale.. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: "Matt Liotta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "WISPA General List" Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 11:04 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless Network With DataFloAcquisition > Does anyone know anything about DataFlo? According to the press > release it > appears they were bought for 1.4x revenue, which seems awfully cheap. > > -Matt > > Peter R. wrote: >> Covad Communications Group Inc. announced it will acquire the assets >> of >> DataFlo Communications LLC, a Chicago-based broadband wireless provider, >> adding a sixth market to its coverage area. >> >> Covad will acquire substantially all the assets of DataFlo for >> approximately $1.4 million in cash. For the full 2006 year, DataFlo >> expects to generate approximately $1 million in revenue. In keeping >> with Covad's profitability goals, the transaction is EBITDA >> accretive. The transaction is expected to close later this month >> subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. >> >> Covad already offers broadband wireless to Los Angeles, San Diego, >> San >> Francisco, Orange County and Las Vegas through its wireless subsidiary >> NextWeb, which it acquired earlier this year. >> >> Speaking at the Internet Telephony Conference & Expo today, Claude >> Tolbert, Covad's senior vice president of product solutions planning >> and priorities, said the acquisition of NextWeb was primarily in >> response to regulatory uncertainty over the company's access to >> incumbent broadband networks. With that concern ameliorated, he said, >> the DataFlo deal is more of a continuation of an overlay network >> strategy. >> >> Broadband wireless allows the company to provide higher-capacity >> services. It can offer 100mbps on unlicensed band and 10mbps on >> licensed bands - speeds unavailable with DSL. Broadband wireless also >> enables Covad to turn up services more quickly, reducing intervals >> from 25 days for wireline to 10 days for wireless. It also enables >> the company to serve clientele with temporary needs. >> >> Tolbert said the DataFlo network is pre-WiMAX and serves businesses >> via a >> direct sales force. This distribution strategy, he added, will help Covad >> to balance its predominantly wholesale focus. >> > > -- > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.3/474 - Release Date: > 10/13/2006 > > -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] OSPF routing question (nubie to OSPF)
All, I have a fully and manually routed network of 5-10 subnets. I am about to upgrade one of my backhaul links to 5G, and thought now might be a time to get my feet wet with OSPF. I clearly see how the manual routing tables are not very scale-able. Here is my one question before I spend too much time including OSPF as part of the upgrade. Can I run OSPF on a system that has my manual static routes, but OSPF is attached to a new interface. At the other end of the new interface, is an OSPF interface on another manually routed system. Would this work? This way I could preserve network stability by changing only one small part of the network and OSPF. Later, I could remove some of my manual routes and add OSPF to other routers. Is this possible? Is this a practical way to migrate away from static routing? Any better suggestions? Thanks in advance, Marshall Rabbit Meadows Technology -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] StarOS/WRAP/CM9 Issue
I had something vaguely similar happen... The radio would stop passing data. It turned out to be a client at around 10 miles that had set his cpe for G mode and was rapidly bouncing back and forth between G and B and up and down speedwise. Set him to B and no more misbehaving. +++ neofast.net - fast internet for North East Oregon and South East Washington email me at mark at neofast dot net 541-969-8200 Direct commercial inquiries to purchasing at neofast dot net - Original Message - From: "KyWiFi LLC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA List" Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 12:46 PM Subject: [WISPA] StarOS/WRAP/CM9 Issue > We are experiencing a recurring problem with one of the WRAP > boards running StarOS with CM-9 cards in our network. The problem > initially started out with the board locking up every 3 - 4 days like > clockwork. The problem was resolved by an onsite reboot because > I was unable to login to the board and it was unresponsive after it > locked up. After several onsite visits over the past month and after > replacing the power supply, poe injector and Cat5 surge protectors > on both ends of the Cat5, I decided that it was a bad WRAP board > so I replaced it with a new one. To be on the safe side, I re-configured > the board manually without uploading the server.dat backup file. The > board worked fine for a week and then the clients on wpci1 lost their > connection. I was able to login to the board and reboot it this time but > the reboot did not resolve the issue. None of the clients on this CM-9 > were able to re-associate to it following the reboot. The issue was resolved > by replacing that particular CM-9 card with a new one. Well, a week later, > it is doing the same exact thing again. The other CM-9 is working properly > as it is serving a BH link to one of our other sites. The signal on it is normal > and clients are passing traffic through it (wpci2) normally. Has anyone > experienced this type of problem in their own network? At this point, I am > thinking we received a bad batch of CM-9 cards or there is a problem with > the Cat5. Being that it is happening with the same card slot (wpci1) I honestly > do not feel it is a Cat5 related issue so I'm leaning more towards it being > a bad batch of CM-9 cards or defective WRAP board. Any tips on further > troubleshooting this issue? What are the odds of it being a problem with > the Cat5 cable? > > > Shannon D. Denniston, Co-Founder > KyWiFi, LLC - Mt. Sterling, Kentucky > "Your Hometown Broadband Provider" > http://www.KyWiFi.com > Call Us Today: 859.274.4033 > === > $29.99 DSL High Speed Internet > $14.99 Home Phone Service > $19.99 All Digital Satellite TV > - No Phone Line Required for DSL > - FREE Activation & Equipment > - Affordable Upfront Pricing > - Locally Owned & Operated > - We Also Service Most Rural Areas > === > -- > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] StarOS/WRAP/CM9 Issue
We are experiencing a recurring problem with one of the WRAP boards running StarOS with CM-9 cards in our network. The problem initially started out with the board locking up every 3 - 4 days like clockwork. The problem was resolved by an onsite reboot because I was unable to login to the board and it was unresponsive after it locked up. After several onsite visits over the past month and after replacing the power supply, poe injector and Cat5 surge protectors on both ends of the Cat5, I decided that it was a bad WRAP board so I replaced it with a new one. To be on the safe side, I re-configured the board manually without uploading the server.dat backup file. The board worked fine for a week and then the clients on wpci1 lost their connection. I was able to login to the board and reboot it this time but the reboot did not resolve the issue. None of the clients on this CM-9 were able to re-associate to it following the reboot. The issue was resolved by replacing that particular CM-9 card with a new one. Well, a week later, it is doing the same exact thing again. The other CM-9 is working properly as it is serving a BH link to one of our other sites. The signal on it is normal and clients are passing traffic through it (wpci2) normally. Has anyone experienced this type of problem in their own network? At this point, I am thinking we received a bad batch of CM-9 cards or there is a problem with the Cat5. Being that it is happening with the same card slot (wpci1) I honestly do not feel it is a Cat5 related issue so I'm leaning more towards it being a bad batch of CM-9 cards or defective WRAP board. Any tips on further troubleshooting this issue? What are the odds of it being a problem with the Cat5 cable? Shannon D. Denniston, Co-Founder KyWiFi, LLC - Mt. Sterling, Kentucky "Your Hometown Broadband Provider" http://www.KyWiFi.com Call Us Today: 859.274.4033 === $29.99 DSL High Speed Internet $14.99 Home Phone Service $19.99 All Digital Satellite TV - No Phone Line Required for DSL - FREE Activation & Equipment - Affordable Upfront Pricing - Locally Owned & Operated - We Also Service Most Rural Areas === -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
RE: [WISPA] Covad ExpandsBroadbandWirelessNetworkWithDataFloAcquisition
Sorry, please ignore, reply to wrong message. Faisal Imtiaz Computer Office Solutions Inc. /SnappyDSL.net Ph: (305) 663-5518 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Faisal Imtiaz Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 1:18 PM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: RE: [WISPA] Covad ExpandsBroadbandWirelessNetworkWithDataFloAcquisition Can u tell me where u can be reached ? Thanks. Faisal Imtiaz Computer Office Solutions Inc. /SnappyDSL.net Ph: (305) 663-5518 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of rwf Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 12:53 PM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: RE: [WISPA] Covad Expands BroadbandWirelessNetworkWithDataFloAcquisition I guess... If you want to give your company away. Your WISP is for sale, I believe- would you take that if offered? I'm sure Matt wants to expand his network up thataway . -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of KyWiFi LLC Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 12:41 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband WirelessNetworkWithDataFloAcquisition To us on the "inside" (ISP owners/operators), 1.4x annual revenue sounds cheap but when you are on the "outside" it is not so cheap. I know we would sell our ISP for this amount but there are very few qualified buyers in the ISP marketplace at this time these few are looking for <1x annual revenue type deals. So, 1.4x annual revenue is actually really good considering the market at this time. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Covad Expands BroadbandWirelessNetworkWithDataFloAcquisition
Yes, our WISP is for sale and yes, we would consider selling out for 1.4x annual revenue. This amount would basically just cover our investment into the company so yes, it would be a "giveaway" for the most part. If anyone is interested, contact me off list for a NDA. The only reason we are wanting to sell is because my partner and I each own other businesses and all of them are doing very well. My partner is not able to devote more than a few hours a month to our WISP so I am the one left wearing all of the hats and spending the time running it. It's just not an equal partnership based on the money we each invested to start it so this is why we would like to sell it. This is the first and last partnership I will ever be involved with. If I can't do it myself or pay someone to do it for me then it is not a good fit IMO. Shannon D. Denniston, Co-Founder KyWiFi, LLC - Mt. Sterling, Kentucky "Your Hometown Broadband Provider" http://www.KyWiFi.com Call Us Today: 859.274.4033 === $29.99 DSL High Speed Internet $14.99 Home Phone Service $19.99 All Digital Satellite TV - No Phone Line Required for DSL - FREE Activation & Equipment - Affordable Upfront Pricing - Locally Owned & Operated - We Also Service Most Rural Areas === - Original Message - From: "rwf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'WISPA General List'" Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 12:52 PM Subject: RE: [WISPA] Covad Expands BroadbandWirelessNetworkWithDataFloAcquisition I guess... If you want to give your company away. Your WISP is for sale, I believe- would you take that if offered? I'm sure Matt wants to expand his network up thataway . -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of KyWiFi LLC Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 12:41 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband WirelessNetworkWithDataFloAcquisition To us on the "inside" (ISP owners/operators), 1.4x annual revenue sounds cheap but when you are on the "outside" it is not so cheap. I know we would sell our ISP for this amount but there are very few qualified buyers in the ISP marketplace at this time these few are looking for <1x annual revenue type deals. So, 1.4x annual revenue is actually really good considering the market at this time. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
RE: [WISPA] Covad Expands BroadbandWirelessNetworkWithDataFloAcquisition
Can u tell me where u can be reached ? Thanks. Faisal Imtiaz Computer Office Solutions Inc. /SnappyDSL.net Ph: (305) 663-5518 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of rwf Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 12:53 PM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: RE: [WISPA] Covad Expands BroadbandWirelessNetworkWithDataFloAcquisition I guess... If you want to give your company away. Your WISP is for sale, I believe- would you take that if offered? I'm sure Matt wants to expand his network up thataway . -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of KyWiFi LLC Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 12:41 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband WirelessNetworkWithDataFloAcquisition To us on the "inside" (ISP owners/operators), 1.4x annual revenue sounds cheap but when you are on the "outside" it is not so cheap. I know we would sell our ISP for this amount but there are very few qualified buyers in the ISP marketplace at this time these few are looking for <1x annual revenue type deals. So, 1.4x annual revenue is actually really good considering the market at this time. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
RE: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband WirelessNetworkWithDataFloAcquisition
I guess... If you want to give your company away. Your WISP is for sale, I believe- would you take that if offered? I'm sure Matt wants to expand his network up thataway . -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of KyWiFi LLC Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 12:41 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband WirelessNetworkWithDataFloAcquisition To us on the "inside" (ISP owners/operators), 1.4x annual revenue sounds cheap but when you are on the "outside" it is not so cheap. I know we would sell our ISP for this amount but there are very few qualified buyers in the ISP marketplace at this time these few are looking for <1x annual revenue type deals. So, 1.4x annual revenue is actually really good considering the market at this time. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless NetworkWithDataFloAcquisition
To us on the "inside" (ISP owners/operators), 1.4x annual revenue sounds cheap but when you are on the "outside" it is not so cheap. I know we would sell our ISP for this amount but there are very few qualified buyers in the ISP marketplace at this time these few are looking for <1x annual revenue type deals. So, 1.4x annual revenue is actually really good considering the market at this time. Shannon D. Denniston, Co-Founder KyWiFi, LLC - Mt. Sterling, Kentucky "Your Hometown Broadband Provider" http://www.KyWiFi.com Call Us Today: 859.274.4033 === $29.99 DSL High Speed Internet $14.99 Home Phone Service $19.99 All Digital Satellite TV - No Phone Line Required for DSL - FREE Activation & Equipment - Affordable Upfront Pricing - Locally Owned & Operated - We Also Service Most Rural Areas === - Original Message - From: "Charles Wu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'WISPA General List'" Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 11:42 AM Subject: RE: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless NetworkWithDataFloAcquisition Out of curiosity -- how is 1.4x annual revenue considered "cheap" Keep in mind...this is $$$ CASH $$$, not stock -Charles --- WiNOG Wireless Roadshows Coming to a City Near You http://www.winog.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom DeReggi Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 9:54 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless Network WithDataFloAcquisition Which sounds like to me, DataFlow was in a distressed state, doing a firesale.. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: "Matt Liotta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "WISPA General List" Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 11:04 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless Network With DataFloAcquisition > Does anyone know anything about DataFlo? According to the press > release it > appears they were bought for 1.4x revenue, which seems awfully cheap. > > -Matt > > Peter R. wrote: >> Covad Communications Group Inc. announced it will acquire the assets >> of >> DataFlo Communications LLC, a Chicago-based broadband wireless provider, >> adding a sixth market to its coverage area. >> >> Covad will acquire substantially all the assets of DataFlo for >> approximately $1.4 million in cash. For the full 2006 year, DataFlo >> expects to generate approximately $1 million in revenue. In keeping >> with Covad's profitability goals, the transaction is EBITDA >> accretive. The transaction is expected to close later this month >> subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. >> >> Covad already offers broadband wireless to Los Angeles, San Diego, >> San >> Francisco, Orange County and Las Vegas through its wireless subsidiary >> NextWeb, which it acquired earlier this year. >> >> Speaking at the Internet Telephony Conference & Expo today, Claude >> Tolbert, Covad's senior vice president of product solutions planning >> and priorities, said the acquisition of NextWeb was primarily in >> response to regulatory uncertainty over the company's access to >> incumbent broadband networks. With that concern ameliorated, he said, >> the DataFlo deal is more of a continuation of an overlay network >> strategy. >> >> Broadband wireless allows the company to provide higher-capacity >> services. It can offer 100mbps on unlicensed band and 10mbps on >> licensed bands - speeds unavailable with DSL. Broadband wireless also >> enables Covad to turn up services more quickly, reducing intervals >> from 25 days for wireline to 10 days for wireless. It also enables >> the company to serve clientele with temporary needs. >> >> Tolbert said the DataFlo network is pre-WiMAX and serves businesses >> via a >> direct sales force. This distribution strategy, he added, will help Covad >> to balance its predominantly wholesale focus. >> > > -- > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.3/474 - Release Date: > 10/13/2006 > > -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
RE: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless NetworkWithDataFloAcquisition
I believe that Doug (owner of Dataflo) is a member of this list (or maybe it's isp-wireless), but I think it's better to let him speak for himself -Charles --- WiNOG Wireless Roadshows Coming to a City Near You http://www.winog.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom DeReggi Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 9:44 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless NetworkWithDataFloAcquisition DataFlo, What city are they based out of, Chicago? Were they bought because they were failing and got a good deal, or because they were flourishing? Tom DeReggi RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: "Charles Wu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'WISPA General List'" Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 5:40 PM Subject: RE: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless Network WithDataFloAcquisition >I love this... > > [quote] > "Broadband wireless allows the company to provide higher-capacity > services. > It can offer 100mbps on unlicensed band and 10mbps on licensed bands - > speeds unavailable with DSL. Broadband wireless also enables " > [/quote] > > -Charles > > --- > WiNOG Wireless Roadshows > Coming to a City Near You > http://www.winog.com > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Peter R. > Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 9:47 AM > To: WISPA General List > Subject: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless Network With > DataFloAcquisition > > > Covad Communications Group Inc. announced it will acquire the assets > of DataFlo Communications LLC, a Chicago-based broadband wireless > provider, adding a sixth market to its coverage area. > > Covad will acquire substantially all the assets of DataFlo for > approximately $1.4 million in cash. For the full 2006 year, DataFlo > expects to generate approximately $1 million in revenue. In keeping > with Covad's profitability goals, the transaction is EBITDA accretive. > The transaction is expected to close later this month subject to > customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. > > Covad already offers broadband wireless to Los Angeles, San Diego, San > Francisco, Orange County and Las Vegas through its wireless subsidiary > NextWeb, which it acquired earlier this year. > > Speaking at the Internet Telephony Conference & Expo today, Claude > Tolbert, Covad's senior vice president of product solutions planning > and priorities, said the acquisition of NextWeb was primarily in > response to regulatory uncertainty over the company's access to > incumbent broadband networks. With that concern ameliorated, he said, > the DataFlo deal is more of a continuation of an overlay network > strategy. > > Broadband wireless allows the company to provide higher-capacity > services. It can offer 100mbps on unlicensed band and 10mbps on > licensed bands - speeds unavailable with DSL. Broadband wireless also > enables Covad to turn up services more quickly, reducing intervals > from 25 days for wireline to 10 days for wireless. It also enables the > company to serve clientele with temporary needs. > > Tolbert said the DataFlo network is pre-WiMAX and serves businesses > via a direct sales force. This distribution strategy, he added, will > help Covad to balance its predominantly wholesale focus. > > -- > > > Regards, > > Peter > RAD-INFO, Inc. - NSP Strategist > We Help ISPs Connect & Communicate > 813.963.5884 > http://4isps.com/newsletter.htm > > > -- > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > -- > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.3/474 - Release Date: 10/13/2006 > > -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
RE: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless Network WithDataFloAcquisition
Out of curiosity -- how is 1.4x annual revenue considered "cheap" Keep in mind...this is $$$ CASH $$$, not stock -Charles --- WiNOG Wireless Roadshows Coming to a City Near You http://www.winog.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom DeReggi Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 9:54 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless Network WithDataFloAcquisition Which sounds like to me, DataFlow was in a distressed state, doing a firesale.. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: "Matt Liotta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "WISPA General List" Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 11:04 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless Network With DataFloAcquisition > Does anyone know anything about DataFlo? According to the press > release it > appears they were bought for 1.4x revenue, which seems awfully cheap. > > -Matt > > Peter R. wrote: >> Covad Communications Group Inc. announced it will acquire the assets >> of >> DataFlo Communications LLC, a Chicago-based broadband wireless provider, >> adding a sixth market to its coverage area. >> >> Covad will acquire substantially all the assets of DataFlo for >> approximately $1.4 million in cash. For the full 2006 year, DataFlo >> expects to generate approximately $1 million in revenue. In keeping >> with Covad's profitability goals, the transaction is EBITDA >> accretive. The transaction is expected to close later this month >> subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. >> >> Covad already offers broadband wireless to Los Angeles, San Diego, >> San >> Francisco, Orange County and Las Vegas through its wireless subsidiary >> NextWeb, which it acquired earlier this year. >> >> Speaking at the Internet Telephony Conference & Expo today, Claude >> Tolbert, Covad's senior vice president of product solutions planning >> and priorities, said the acquisition of NextWeb was primarily in >> response to regulatory uncertainty over the company's access to >> incumbent broadband networks. With that concern ameliorated, he said, >> the DataFlo deal is more of a continuation of an overlay network >> strategy. >> >> Broadband wireless allows the company to provide higher-capacity >> services. It can offer 100mbps on unlicensed band and 10mbps on >> licensed bands - speeds unavailable with DSL. Broadband wireless also >> enables Covad to turn up services more quickly, reducing intervals >> from 25 days for wireline to 10 days for wireless. It also enables >> the company to serve clientele with temporary needs. >> >> Tolbert said the DataFlo network is pre-WiMAX and serves businesses >> via a >> direct sales force. This distribution strategy, he added, will help Covad >> to balance its predominantly wholesale focus. >> > > -- > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.3/474 - Release Date: > 10/13/2006 > > -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
RE: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless Network WithDataFloAcquisition
Possibly, but if DataFlo was in distress then why would Covad want to buy them? Could have been DataFlow's HUB locations and existing foothold in a market etc. Covad certainly has the ability to buy profitable operations. As crappy as 1.4x revenue sounds to people that are making a substantial profit in this industry it may have been the deal of the century for DataFlo. They might have just been breaking even etc. Revenue doesn't say much of anything about a company IMO. Bottom line profits are all that really matter. Best, Brad -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom DeReggi Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 9:54 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless Network WithDataFloAcquisition Which sounds like to me, DataFlow was in a distressed state, doing a firesale.. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: "Matt Liotta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "WISPA General List" Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 11:04 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Covad Expands Broadband Wireless Network With DataFloAcquisition > Does anyone know anything about DataFlo? According to the press release it > appears they were bought for 1.4x revenue, which seems awfully cheap. > > -Matt > > Peter R. wrote: >> Covad Communications Group Inc. announced it will acquire the assets of >> DataFlo Communications LLC, a Chicago-based broadband wireless provider, >> adding a sixth market to its coverage area. >> >> Covad will acquire substantially all the assets of DataFlo for >> approximately $1.4 million in cash. For the full 2006 year, DataFlo >> expects to generate approximately $1 million in revenue. In keeping with >> Covad's profitability goals, the transaction is EBITDA accretive. The >> transaction is expected to close later this month subject to customary >> closing conditions and regulatory approvals. >> >> Covad already offers broadband wireless to Los Angeles, San Diego, San >> Francisco, Orange County and Las Vegas through its wireless subsidiary >> NextWeb, which it acquired earlier this year. >> >> Speaking at the Internet Telephony Conference & Expo today, Claude >> Tolbert, Covad's senior vice president of product solutions planning and >> priorities, said the acquisition of NextWeb was primarily in response to >> regulatory uncertainty over the company's access to incumbent broadband >> networks. With that concern ameliorated, he said, the DataFlo deal is >> more of a continuation of an overlay network strategy. >> >> Broadband wireless allows the company to provide higher-capacity >> services. It can offer 100mbps on unlicensed band and 10mbps on licensed >> bands - speeds unavailable with DSL. Broadband wireless also enables >> Covad to turn up services more quickly, reducing intervals from 25 days >> for wireline to 10 days for wireless. It also enables the company to >> serve clientele with temporary needs. >> >> Tolbert said the DataFlo network is pre-WiMAX and serves businesses via a >> direct sales force. This distribution strategy, he added, will help Covad >> to balance its predominantly wholesale focus. >> > > -- > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.3/474 - Release Date: 10/13/2006 > > -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
