On Tue, 13 Feb 2007, John Scrivner wrote:
Question 1. If WISPA develops an industry standard which meets all the technical and legal requirements of the law, will law enforcement accept our data stream from whatever standard we develop?
In addition to this, how about adding the idea of bandwidth cost. If we are to be required to stream data, we are doubling the utilization for that one customer (plus a little overhead) on our upstream pipes. There are WISPs who use DSL or satellite as their internet feed, and these technologies would certainly be impaired by adding an upstream feed equal to the combined total of upload and download for even one busy customer. How do we address this issue?
Question 3. Will we have some other standard forced upon us that we do not have a part in developing?
Perhaps acceptance of an already developed standard such as PCAP would be appropriate. This is a low cost option that is readily accessible to even the smallest ISPs.
Question 4. If a small operator cannot meet the requirements then what remedy is available to him in order to not lose his business?
This is, perhaps, the question of the day.
Question 5. Will there be grants available to small operators to meet CALEA rules?
If a standard such as PCAP with store and forward is acceptable, then this is not going to be needed, as a solution based on this would be very inexpensive. It would be less than $1k, including any switch upgrades that may be needed.
Question 6. Can we apply for and receive extensions for meeting the CALEA requirements? (In case we do not have everything ready by May)
Wasn't there something like a $5k filing fee for this? Seems like I read that somewhere...I can't remember.
Please add my thoughts to your Q & A process, George. And (in case it hasn't been said), thanks to you and your team for taking the time and expense of going.
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