[WISPA] And the net neutrality debate goes on...

2006-04-10 Thread Dawn DiPietro
As quoted from the article; "On Friday, Sens. Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) and Byron L. Dorgan (D-N.D.) issued a draft bill that contained strong language protecting network neutrality. It would bar broadband providers from charging Internet companies for priority

RE: [WISPA] Tech Support Call Center Interest ?

2006-04-10 Thread Ron Johnson
Guys We have been support ISPs for over 10 years. Dialup, Cable, DSL, or wireless. Yes it can get complicated. But then again it is our business to know how to get the job done. Give me a call if we can help you with your Tech support and Customer service calls O BTW we price ours at a much bet

Re: [WISPA] Tech Support Call Center Interest ?

2006-04-10 Thread Rick Smith
Ya know Ron, that was uncalled for. Wow, ripped apart on-list. Great atmosphere for getting some feedback on a business idea. Never again. Hey Harnish, how about that ? Argh. Ron Johnson wrote: Guys We have been support ISPs for over 10 years. Dialup, Cable, DSL, or wireless. Yes it

RE: [WISPA] Tech Support Call Center Interest ?

2006-04-10 Thread Rick Harnish
Rick, Please take no offense to this reply. I haven't really been following this thread until your last one and I read it because I enjoy reading your posts. I reviewed your first post and the thread that followed. You did ask for input in your first post. "Any input ?" We do live in a free m

Re: [WISPA] Tech Support Call Center Interest ?

2006-04-10 Thread Rick Smith
I'll give you that, but when someone responds to my query for input with a "forget them, we do it better / cheaper and there's no reason for any other call centers", I take offense.. Ah well, that's business, but I sure would've liked this thread to be a little more conversational... R Rick Ha

Re: [WISPA] TDM

2006-04-10 Thread Peter R.
Anthony Will wrote: Im I wrong here because I believe a T1 line utilizes TDD (Time Division Duplexing)? Thus it is a half duplex solution. In reality it feels like a full duplex solution due to the timing. Anthony It is TDM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time-division_multiplexing TDM T1's

RE: [WISPA] Tech Support Call Center Interest ?

2006-04-10 Thread JohnnyO
WTF! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Smith Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 9:27 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Tech Support Call Center Interest ? I'll give you that, but when someone responds to my query for input with

Re: [WISPA] Re: CPE Cost Ideas Needed

2006-04-10 Thread Blair Davis
  Tom, >$59.95 per month small business, no contrac   I'm not sure how that is a good thing. Risk with no contract, and no margin to justify the risk.  If its a retail place with 1 or 2 computers we got a asyncronis plan for $99, but won't pick up the phone for less than $150.   > $899 includin

[WISPA] Anyone Hiring?

2006-04-10 Thread MichaelDavidLake
Michael D. Lake4112 Berkshire Dr.Sarasota, FL. 34241(941) 718-0821[EMAIL PROTECTED]   Objective:To establish a position within a reputable company, or city government agency, within the arena of Information Technology as one of the following, Chief Operations OfficerSenior Project ManagerPr

RE: [WISPA] Tech Support Call Center Interest ?

2006-04-10 Thread Ron Johnson
Hey everyone I am not trying to hurt anyone. I just wanted to point out that this is being done. I myself have had these great Business ideal/cool website that will clear a billion dollars and after looking into it I see that there is already someone doing it and at a cost that I can not meet. Yo

Re: [WISPA] Tech Support Call Center Interest ?

2006-04-10 Thread Tim Wolfe
JohnnyO wrote: WTF! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Smith Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 9:27 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Tech Support Call Center Interest ? I'll give you that, but when someone responds to my quer

[WISPA] 4.9GHz gear

2006-04-10 Thread Jason Hensley
Anyone have some pricing on this gear?  I have a possible deployment for it.  I've got Airaya pricing.  Only other one I can find is Alvarion.  Any other manufacturers out there?    And yes, I understand what this band is and who can use it :-)   Thanks!     -- WISPA Wireless List: wirele

Re: [WISPA] 4.9GHz gear

2006-04-10 Thread Butch Evans
On Mon, 10 Apr 2006, Jason Hensley wrote: Anyone have some pricing on this gear? I have a possible deployment for it. I've got Airaya pricing. Only other one I can find is Alvarion. Any other manufacturers out there? Posted an answer on the Part-15 WISP list. -- Butch Evans Network Engin

Re: [WISPA] 4.9GHz gear

2006-04-10 Thread Matt Larsen - Lists
Tranzeo. Probably the cheapest of the lot and equivalent to the best stuff. Same as the 5a series, but with different firmware. Matt Larsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Butch Evans wrote: On Mon, 10 Apr 2006, Jason Hensley wrote: Anyone have some pricing on this gear? I have a possible deployment fo

Re: [WISPA] 4.9GHz gear

2006-04-10 Thread Jason Hensley
Really? Wow, I didn't realize they made 4.9 gear. I'll DEFINATELY check that out. Thanks Matt!! - Original Message - From: "Matt Larsen - Lists" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 7:44 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] 4.9GHz gear Tranzeo. Probably

Re: [WISPA] 4.9GHz gear

2006-04-10 Thread Jason Hensley
Very cool. Looks like they just released it (along with a new web site). I love their gear - pretty much all I'm using right now. It's been rock solid for me in my environment - including the CPQ's that I know some folks seem to have had issues with. I very much appreciate the info Matt, an

[WISPA] Best system for a new WISP

2006-04-10 Thread Richard Goodin
I have been planning my WISP for about a year, and have yet to begin delivery of bandwidth to customers. My choice for service delivery was 802.11b, but with increased competition from other services nearby (about 5 miles away) I am wondering how to avoid problems. I have a 50' tower, and it i

Re: [WISPA] Best system for a new WISP

2006-04-10 Thread Brian Rohrbacher
If it's pretty absent of trees you might look at 5.8. Trango has that cpe for $150. Not going to find any propriety gear cheaper. Richard Goodin wrote: I have been planning my WISP for about a year, and have yet to begin delivery of bandwidth to customers. My choice for service delivery was

Re: [WISPA] Best system for a new WISP

2006-04-10 Thread Rick Smith
that's only quantity (large!) pricing isn't it ? Brian Rohrbacher wrote: If it's pretty absent of trees you might look at 5.8. Trango has that cpe for $150. Not going to find any propriety gear cheaper. Richard Goodin wrote: I have been planning my WISP for about a year, and have yet to be

Re: [WISPA] Best system for a new WISP

2006-04-10 Thread Brian Rohrbacher
Qty 30 (last I heard, I don't use them) Rick Smith wrote: that's only quantity (large!) pricing isn't it ? Brian Rohrbacher wrote: If it's pretty absent of trees you might look at 5.8. Trango has that cpe for $150. Not going to find any propriety gear cheaper. Richard Goodin wrote: I ha

Re: [WISPA] Best system for a new WISP

2006-04-10 Thread Travis Johnson
That's on quantity 30 $149 each. 5.8ghz, dual polarity, up to 3 miles (add $40 for a dish and it goes up to 13 miles) and delivers up to 10Mbps. Hard to beat! And with SmartPolling on the AP, you can get hundreds of customers per sector. Travis Microserv Rick Smith wrote: that's only qu

Re: [WISPA] Best system for a new WISP

2006-04-10 Thread George
Trango does make a good product. I still have 2 Sunstream AP's in use. They are like Timex watches. I'm using Star War boards. A little bit more than the trango s. The 2 card boards in a 5 gig rootenna let me use the 2nd card for an omni. Speeds are about 20+ megs or so and I cloak down to 5MHz

Re: [WISPA] 4.9GHz gear

2006-04-10 Thread Jeffrey Thomas
Airspan has an 802.16a 4.9 product ( Not wimax, because there is no interoperability and no profile for interop in 4.9 for wimax )  that they just got certified with the FCC. Give me an email if you want some pricing.-JeffOn Apr 10, 2006, at 4:14 PM, Jason Hensley wrote: Anyone have some pricing o