Proprietary equipment in most cases. They also use licensed frequency which they pay a premium for.

On 11/28/2011 04:51 PM, Rich _ wrote:
What type of equipment does Clear/OpenRange use that allows a connection using one of those 1"x3" USB things?


 
On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 7:43 PM, Josh Luthman <j...@imaginenetworksllc.com> wrote:

None that I know of.  Those are the companies like Clear and OpenRange.  That model doesn't seem to financially or operationally/technically work.

Most if not all the Wisps here install equipment on vertical space (grain leg, building, tower) and install a CPE on the customer roof.  From the CPE side, a lot like satellite.  Low profile but it is there.

Josh Luthman
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Direct: 937-552-2343
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On Nov 28, 2011 7:40 PM, "Rich _" <rich.ema...@gmail.com> wrote:
How do the companies that have a dongle do it? Are they using something other than a WISP?


 
On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 8:02 PM, Sam Tetherow <tethe...@shwisp.net> wrote:
Rich,
Given current gear, FCC regulations and available spectrum, outside of
reselling cellular you are not going to going to find anything you will
be able to reliable allow the customer to self-install.  Trust me, there
are smarter minds than mine that have been trying to figure that one out
since this industry started.

As Jay mentioned, Clearwire is probably the closest business model to
what you are looking for, and even with their deep pockets and licensed
spectrum they are having a tough time making it work.  And I think it is
precisely because they are choosing to go the route that you are looking
for.

If they took their spectrum and equipment and used it as traditional,
professionally installed fixed wireless setup they would probably have a
working business model.  Sure their return on investment would be higher
due to the installer cost, but if they took a dish-network model to
getting installs done they would only be looking at 3-6 months break
even on the install cost and considering the amount of money that has
already been poured into the business I would think that would be a drop
in the bucket.

Rich _ wrote:
> Thx Faisal, I'm located in PA in the USA.
>
> But, I'm not interested in starting a WISP based on where I'm located.
> I'm interested in finding a location that best enables success for the
> business.
>
> Yes, I would be looked at as the business/funding person. A technical
> partner or technical contractor/employee would be needed. I hope
> available equipment is quite stable and reliable?
>
> On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 6:44 PM, Faisal Imtiaz <fai...@snappydsl.net
> <mailto:fai...@snappydsl.net>> wrote:
>
>     Hi Rich,
>     WISPA General List is actually a Global List.
>     It would go a long ways for relevant folks to reply back to you if
>     you at least share what part of the world ? / State or City if in
>     the US.
>
>     My personal reaction after reading the first two paragraphs was to
>     suggest that you should consider some other business other than
>     being a WISP.
>
>     However after reading the last two paragraphs, it sounds like you
>     may be the Business / Funding guy, looking for a Technical Partner
>     to build a business together.
>
>     The only reason I am saying this is because this is a tough
>     business to be in if you are not going to roll up your sleeves and
>     get your hands dirty.
>
>
>     Regards and Good Luck.
>
>
>     Faisal Imtiaz
>     Snappy Internet & Telecom
>     7266 SW 48 Street
>     Miami, Fl 33155
>     Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232 <tel:305%20663%205518%20x%20232>
>     Helpdesk: 305 663 5518 <tel:305%20663%205518> option 2 Email: supp...@snappydsl.net <mailto:supp...@snappydsl.net>
>
>
>     On 11/28/2011 6:33 PM, Rich _ wrote:
>>     Hello,
>>
>>     I operate in the custom software development industry and am
>>     considering setting up a WISP as a new business investment. I
>>     know very little about the industry and am hoping that some of
>>     you will not mind giving me some feedback. In exchange, I'll be
>>     glad to answer any software development questions you may have
>>     that I can answer or that I can get an answer for.
>>
>>     I'm a business person. I'm not interested in learning the
>>     low-level details about wireless hardware or protocals above and
>>     beyond what I need to run the business. I have no desire to ever
>>     install/troubleshoot/repair the equipment myself.
>>
>>     What I want to do is own the service and run the business. My
>>     first thoughts are I want a setup that makes it easiest for the
>>     customer to start using the service. If there is a particular
>>     hardware setup that lets me mail a dongle (small device that
>>     would plug into a USB port) to the customer and viola they're up
>>     and running, great! Also, I am wondering if operating in a
>>     licensed spectrum will provide me with some protection from
>>     frequency overload.
>>
>>     I am interested in finding people who may be able to help me
>>     analyze a territory for potential profitability and engineer a
>>     setup. So, if it doesn't violate mailing list rules, feel free to
>>     respond with your contact information so that I can contact you
>>     to find out what it would cost for your services.
>>
>>     I know I have a lot to learn and want to stick with high-level
>>     information so that I can quickly determine if this is a good
>>     opportunity for me.
>>
>>
>>     Thanks,
>>
>>     Rich
>>
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