On Sun, 20 Mar 2005 19:52:42 GMT, "CROQ" wrote:


"Andy Asberry" wrote in message
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I'm out in the country. Only internet hookup is dialup or DirectWay
(been there, done that; not recommended). Connection speed is 26.4. T1
is available for $600 month.

Does anyone have experience with wireless ISP, either as a customer,
provider, technician or designer? I'm interested in the 2 to 5 mile
variety; not hot spot. I'm on the prairie. A 100 foot tower would
cover a 10 mile radius.

Groups to query? Links? Equipment suppliers?

Which prairie are you on and who is offering the $600 T1? If you have
access at "A" and line of sight to "B", you can set up your own link using
very effective consumer grade equipment for around $200 - $400.

Are you interested in starting a WISP or just want to get the internet from
point A to point B? If you are near me, there is no other WISP currently in
operation, and a couple other minor requirements, I'll start one. If I can
get enough subscribers I'll give you a free account for as long as I have
them.

C

The prairie doesn't have a name. I was simply stating the terrain is
pretty flat. 35 miles from Fort Worth. I can see an airport beacon 10
miles away. It is on a 30 foot tower. Airport elevation is 55 feet
higher than me.

SBC offers the T1. I'm 53,000 feet from switch. Engineer guarantees
99.9% up time.

Yes, I'm interested in setting up a WISP. How many subscribers justify
investment? What is the cost of equipment excluding tower? Currently,
they peter out about 2 miles from me. Half mile away is a 600 acre
development of 1 to 5 ac lots, 75% sold. Another 800 acres have been
platted.

Direct TV and Dish have the tv covered. There is no cable out here.

Thanks for all comments.