Steve,
I actually read your arcticle this time, and have a further response.
I agree with a large part of what you wrote. Although it may be unpopular or
discouraging with many WISPs, it brings up some fair valid arguements and
likely outcomes.
My response is... Life is hard, and chances are
Scriv:
I disagree your statement that If they use [700 MHz] to sell
broadband wireless Internet then by definition those parties will then
become WISPs. I doubt that Verizon Communications (landlines) and
Verizon Wireless would consider themselves WISPs merely by acquiring
more spectrum - any
Steve/John: I worked with local rural WISP operator in
rural foothills Nothern California. He told me that
the large carrier told him they typically seek at
least a block of 10,000 rural customers before
entering a rural space. This is anecdotal and I
searching the web for evidence of this rule
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Subject: Re: [WISPA] 700 MHz - The Other View
Scriv:
I disagree your statement that If they use [700 MHz] to sell
broadband wireless Internet then by definition those parties will then
become WISPs. I doubt that Verizon
Tom:
Agreed that WISPs can make very effective use of license-exempt
spectrum. And if I thought that it was a reasonable thing to posit
that 700 MHz should become mostly license-exempt (public safety
portion being the exception), I would do so.
But, that 700 MHz will be auctioned off to the
On 7/9/07, Steve Stroh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Scriv:
I disagree your statement that If they use [700 MHz] to sell
broadband wireless Internet then by definition those parties will then
become WISPs. I doubt that Verizon Communications (landlines) and
Verizon Wireless would consider themselves
John:
I didn't say that no use was being made of 700 MHz. Yes, there is,
mostly by rural telephone companies, and of course, Qualcomm's
MediaFlo television system. But those are the exception - to my
knowledge, Aloha Partners (the largest owner of 700 MHz spectrum...)
hasn't deployed any systems
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From: Steve Stroh [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 8:55 AM
Subject: Re: [WISPA] 700 MHz - The Other View
Scriv:
I disagree your statement that If they use [700 MHz] to sell
broadband wireless Internet
Steve Stroh and I usually see things the same way. We have somewhat
varying views on the 700 MHz auction coming up. Here are his views on
the upcoming 700 MHz auction.
http://www.wispnews.net/2007/07/my-take-on-700-.html
It is important to note that part of what is going to happen is that
John, Thank you for the posting. Most know 700 mhz but
if not, I included a weblink on 700 Mhz explained:
http://gigaom.com/2007/03/14/700mhz-explained/
...including interesting Comments section.
Also, Aloha Partners is reputed to be the largest
owner of 700 MHz spectrum; including 700 MHz plans
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