Btw, Tower Stream is another good example. For years (and still today), they have been deploying unlicensed gear in big cities for the T1+ capacity commercial customers (still a sweet spot for wireless broadband). This past spring, even without licensed spectrum holdings, they did an IPO and raised over $50 million. Their current valuation is near $100 million. Tower Stream excelled at some things that other WISPs neglect, which is getting their name out there and carefully groomed their brand (all that stuff some techy-oriented WISPs might think is useless fluff effort). But make no mistake, they are by definition a WISP...JUST LIKE YOU: they use unlicensed frequencies to deploy and sell Internet services. They have been cash flow positive for years. They just chose to aim high and not be deterred by those who said it could not be done.
People, what do YOU aspire to? What do YOU believe is possible? Patrick -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patrick Leary Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 1:51 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: RE: [WISPA] OT: video of news segment in Idaho about a newlocalWiMAX service DBC uses 2.5 GHz. They did not exist as an operator one year ago. They are a start-up that raised money. Nothing prevents WISPs from doing this sort of thing too Travis and I know a few WISPs who are in fact doing this very thing. Travis, anyone can provide tons of reasons why something can't be done, but someone always comes along who says "I can" and they do. It is that group of people who dare who become the next set of millionaires. As for the model, the DBC guys are pros who have been around the block. They deployed several thousand unlicensed CPEs a few years back in another company. It is not like they are just winging it. And in any event, chances are a guy like this gets bought out a few years from now for a good-sized multiple of the original investment. Also, WISPs need to understand that the financial world considers licensed band leases as assets, not expenses. Why do you think a company like Clearwire that is losing money hand over fist has a $3.5B valuation? It is because of the value of their licensed holdings primarily. Patrick Leary AVP, Market Development Alvarion, Inc. o: 650.314.2628 c: 760.580.0080 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Alvarion at WiMAX World Chicago, September 25-27 Booth #409 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 1:29 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] OT: video of news segment in Idaho about a new localWiMAX service Everyone should realize this is a licensed frequency (2.3ghz?) and that the base stations are very expensive. So, if you have a few million dollars (I think they actually paid $7 million for the license in our area about 10 years ago, with a population of 150,000 people) and want to spend a few more million for AP's and CPE's, you should be able to breakeven in about 1,000 years. ;) Travis Microserv Patrick Leary wrote: > http://youtube.com/watch?v=6fag7cy2Nr4 > > Our customer, Digital Bridge Communications (DBC), sent this video to me > today after it recently appeared on the local news. Nice piece, > especially since it was unsolicited. It is from an ABC news affiliate in > Idaho. 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