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    • NerdyDad
      NerdyDad @coliver last edited by

      @coliver said in I am going to start an ISP:

      @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

      @travisdh1 said in I am going to start an ISP:

      @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

      @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

      @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

      What hardware would you need to begin as an ISP, do you have the planned out?

      @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

      ALL of it.

      Ubiquiti R5AC-Prism airMax and Ubiquiti AM-5G20-90 5GHz AirMax Sector Antenna for broadcasting from the tower
      Ubiquiti LBE-5AC-Gen2-US for CPE
      Ubiquiti EP-R8 EDGEPOINT ROUTER on the tower connecting to the Transceivers by 1Gb copper (thats all that the transceivers will take) and SFP down to the office.
      Ubiquiti ERPRO-8 Advanced Network Routers

      Vultr will host the uCRM, UNMS, FreePBX (internally to company only), and email (again, internal to company only).

      Why the Ubiquiti ERPRO-8 Advanced Network Routers rather than the EdgeRouter Infinity?

      I'd guess price, and point to multipoint wireless isn't going to be needing 10gbps.

      But for backbone and growth capabilities I think it would be worth it.

      If he's servicing say 100 people the Pro would quickly begin to struggle.

      Not to parrot @scottalanmiller but why would he buy something for a future that may never happen?

      Love the vote of confidence, but I do understand where you are coming from.

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      • coliver
        coliver @NerdyDad last edited by

        @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

        @coliver said in I am going to start an ISP:

        @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

        @travisdh1 said in I am going to start an ISP:

        @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

        @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

        @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

        What hardware would you need to begin as an ISP, do you have the planned out?

        @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

        ALL of it.

        Ubiquiti R5AC-Prism airMax and Ubiquiti AM-5G20-90 5GHz AirMax Sector Antenna for broadcasting from the tower
        Ubiquiti LBE-5AC-Gen2-US for CPE
        Ubiquiti EP-R8 EDGEPOINT ROUTER on the tower connecting to the Transceivers by 1Gb copper (thats all that the transceivers will take) and SFP down to the office.
        Ubiquiti ERPRO-8 Advanced Network Routers

        Vultr will host the uCRM, UNMS, FreePBX (internally to company only), and email (again, internal to company only).

        Why the Ubiquiti ERPRO-8 Advanced Network Routers rather than the EdgeRouter Infinity?

        I'd guess price, and point to multipoint wireless isn't going to be needing 10gbps.

        But for backbone and growth capabilities I think it would be worth it.

        If he's servicing say 100 people the Pro would quickly begin to struggle.

        Not to parrot @scottalanmiller but why would he buy something for a future that may never happen?

        Love the vote of confidence, but I do understand where you are coming from.

        I don't mean that as a dig at this idea. I meant it more that it would probably be less expensive to get a stable switch now then it would to get a 1st gen. By the time you need the power of the Infinity they will probably be cheaper or at least have a different model out.

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        • NerdyDad
          NerdyDad @bigbear last edited by

          @bigbear said in I am going to start an ISP:

          I would guess you have an opportunity to mount on a building or tower for free since leasing space from a tower owner and engineers/permit fees haven't been brought up?

          Will be interested to see how you fair with UBNT.

          What city/zip/are is this in?

          I would need as close as I can get to the barrier highway and there are no towers close enough. Therefore, I'm going to need to drop about $50k just to get a tower site up just to get started and installing customers.

          Mabank, Texas 75147

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          • NerdyDad
            NerdyDad @coliver last edited by NerdyDad

            @coliver said in I am going to start an ISP:

            @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

            @coliver said in I am going to start an ISP:

            @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

            @travisdh1 said in I am going to start an ISP:

            @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

            @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

            @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

            What hardware would you need to begin as an ISP, do you have the planned out?

            @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

            ALL of it.

            Ubiquiti R5AC-Prism airMax and Ubiquiti AM-5G20-90 5GHz AirMax Sector Antenna for broadcasting from the tower
            Ubiquiti LBE-5AC-Gen2-US for CPE
            Ubiquiti EP-R8 EDGEPOINT ROUTER on the tower connecting to the Transceivers by 1Gb copper (thats all that the transceivers will take) and SFP down to the office.
            Ubiquiti ERPRO-8 Advanced Network Routers

            Vultr will host the uCRM, UNMS, FreePBX (internally to company only), and email (again, internal to company only).

            Why the Ubiquiti ERPRO-8 Advanced Network Routers rather than the EdgeRouter Infinity?

            I'd guess price, and point to multipoint wireless isn't going to be needing 10gbps.

            But for backbone and growth capabilities I think it would be worth it.

            If he's servicing say 100 people the Pro would quickly begin to struggle.

            Not to parrot @scottalanmiller but why would he buy something for a future that may never happen?

            Love the vote of confidence, but I do understand where you are coming from.

            I don't mean that as a dig at this idea. I meant it more that it would probably be less expensive to get a stable switch now then it would to get a 1st gen.

            We're good.

            By the time you need the power of the Infinity they will probably be cheaper or at least have a different model out.

            Hopefully more developed as well.

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            • coliver
              coliver @NerdyDad last edited by

              @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

              @bigbear said in I am going to start an ISP:

              I would guess you have an opportunity to mount on a building or tower for free since leasing space from a tower owner and engineers/permit fees haven't been brought up?

              Will be interested to see how you fair with UBNT.

              What city/zip/are is this in?

              I would need as close as I can get to the barrier highway and there are no towers close enough. Therefore, I'm going to need to drop about $50k just to get a tower site up just to get started and installing customers.

              Mabank, Texas 75147

              Have you actually gone to an engineering firm? IIRC towers of the necessary size can be significantly more expensive. Have you talked to any local businesses with a tall building about putting equipment on their roof? Leasing space may be cheaper then putting up your own tower.

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              • NerdyDad
                NerdyDad @coliver last edited by

                @coliver said in I am going to start an ISP:

                @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

                @bigbear said in I am going to start an ISP:

                I would guess you have an opportunity to mount on a building or tower for free since leasing space from a tower owner and engineers/permit fees haven't been brought up?

                Will be interested to see how you fair with UBNT.

                What city/zip/are is this in?

                I would need as close as I can get to the barrier highway and there are no towers close enough. Therefore, I'm going to need to drop about $50k just to get a tower site up just to get started and installing customers.

                Mabank, Texas 75147

                Have you actually gone to an engineering firm? IIRC towers of the necessary size can be significantly more expensive. Have you talked to any local businesses with a tall building about putting equipment on their roof? Leasing space may be cheaper then putting up your own tower.

                Might be able to talk to the local school district as their new high school is tall enough and close enough to be worth while.

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                • DustinB3403
                  DustinB3403 @NerdyDad last edited by

                  @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

                  @bigbear said in I am going to start an ISP:

                  I would guess you have an opportunity to mount on a building or tower for free since leasing space from a tower owner and engineers/permit fees haven't been brought up?

                  Will be interested to see how you fair with UBNT.

                  What city/zip/are is this in?

                  I would need as close as I can get to the barrier highway and there are no towers close enough. Therefore, I'm going to need to drop about $50k just to get a tower site up just to get started and installing customers.

                  Mabank, Texas 75147

                  So a negative $50K just to start seems like a horrible investment strategy. . .

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                  • DustinB3403
                    DustinB3403 last edited by

                    And I mean that in the most practical sense. That's 50K just to lease and assemble a tower. Assuming there are no other costs at all.

                    Before you even have customers you could easily be out 6 figures.

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                    • coliver
                      coliver @DustinB3403 last edited by coliver

                      @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

                      @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

                      @bigbear said in I am going to start an ISP:

                      I would guess you have an opportunity to mount on a building or tower for free since leasing space from a tower owner and engineers/permit fees haven't been brought up?

                      Will be interested to see how you fair with UBNT.

                      What city/zip/are is this in?

                      I would need as close as I can get to the barrier highway and there are no towers close enough. Therefore, I'm going to need to drop about $50k just to get a tower site up just to get started and installing customers.

                      Mabank, Texas 75147

                      So a negative $50K just to start seems like a horrible investment strategy. . .

                      It's probably going to be much more then $50K after you consider legal fees, land rights, and engineered plans.

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                      • Obsolesce
                        Obsolesce last edited by

                        Where will you get your WISP's internet feed from?

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                        • DustinB3403
                          DustinB3403 @coliver last edited by

                          @coliver said in I am going to start an ISP:

                          @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

                          @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

                          @bigbear said in I am going to start an ISP:

                          I would guess you have an opportunity to mount on a building or tower for free since leasing space from a tower owner and engineers/permit fees haven't been brought up?

                          Will be interested to see how you fair with UBNT.

                          What city/zip/are is this in?

                          I would need as close as I can get to the barrier highway and there are no towers close enough. Therefore, I'm going to need to drop about $50k just to get a tower site up just to get started and installing customers.

                          Mabank, Texas 75147

                          So a negative $50K just to start seems like a horrible investment strategy. . .

                          It's probably going to be much more then $50K after you consider legal fees, land rights, and engineered plans.

                          Oh I agree I was using his number, which I though was conservative.

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                          • NerdyDad
                            NerdyDad @DustinB3403 last edited by

                            @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

                            And I mean that in the most practical sense. That's 50K just to lease and assemble a tower. Assuming there are no other costs at all.

                            Before you even have customers you could easily be out 6 figures.

                            I've been looking at that as well. To start off with a building, tower, equip, vehicles, CPE equip, salaries, insurance, etc, I'd be looking at about $250k+.

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                            • DustinB3403
                              DustinB3403 @Obsolesce last edited by

                              @tim_g said in I am going to start an ISP:

                              Where will you get your WISP's internet feed from?

                              Spectrum services the area, just not a reasonable enough area. . .

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                              • NerdyDad
                                NerdyDad @DustinB3403 last edited by

                                @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                @tim_g said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                Where will you get your WISP's internet feed from?

                                Spectrum services the area, just not a reasonable enough area. . .

                                They'd be an easy competitor as they are offering <1MB download speed services for $50/month in the area.

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                                • DustinB3403
                                  DustinB3403 @NerdyDad last edited by

                                  @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                  @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                  And I mean that in the most practical sense. That's 50K just to lease and assemble a tower. Assuming there are no other costs at all.

                                  Before you even have customers you could easily be out 6 figures.

                                  I've been looking at that as well. To start off with a building, tower, equip, vehicles, CPE equip, salaries, insurance, etc, I'd be looking at about $250k+.

                                  You know what they say about remaining a renter forever vs buying a home.

                                  You'll likely save way more money and be better off just renting. . .

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                                  • Obsolesce
                                    Obsolesce @DustinB3403 last edited by

                                    @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                    @tim_g said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                    Where will you get your WISP's internet feed from?

                                    Spectrum services the area, just not a reasonable enough area. . .

                                    So they will basically let you sublet their service?

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                                    • NerdyDad
                                      NerdyDad @Obsolesce last edited by

                                      @tim_g said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                      @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                      @tim_g said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                      Where will you get your WISP's internet feed from?

                                      Spectrum services the area, just not a reasonable enough area. . .

                                      So they will basically let you sublet their service?

                                      Negative, I'd have to go with the other carrier in the area that won't go past the highway.

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                                      • DustinB3403
                                        DustinB3403 @NerdyDad last edited by

                                        @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                        @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                        @tim_g said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                        Where will you get your WISP's internet feed from?

                                        Spectrum services the area, just not a reasonable enough area. . .

                                        They'd be an easy competitor as they are offering <1MB download speed services for $50/month in the area.

                                        But if their speeds are so awful, where are you expecting to get enough bandwidth for your WISP?

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                                        • NerdyDad
                                          NerdyDad @DustinB3403 last edited by

                                          @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                          @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                          @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                          @tim_g said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                          Where will you get your WISP's internet feed from?

                                          Spectrum services the area, just not a reasonable enough area. . .

                                          They'd be an easy competitor as they are offering <1MB download speed services for $50/month in the area.

                                          But if their speeds are so awful, where are you expecting to get enough bandwidth for your WISP?

                                          @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                          @tim_g said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                          @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                          @tim_g said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                          Where will you get your WISP's internet feed from?

                                          Spectrum services the area, just not a reasonable enough area. . .

                                          So they will basically let you sublet their service?

                                          Negative, I'd have to go with the other carrier in the area that won't go past the highway.

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                                          • Obsolesce
                                            Obsolesce @NerdyDad last edited by

                                            @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                            @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                            @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                            @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                            @tim_g said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                            Where will you get your WISP's internet feed from?

                                            Spectrum services the area, just not a reasonable enough area. . .

                                            They'd be an easy competitor as they are offering <1MB download speed services for $50/month in the area.

                                            But if their speeds are so awful, where are you expecting to get enough bandwidth for your WISP?

                                            @nerdydad said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                            @tim_g said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                            @dustinb3403 said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                            @tim_g said in I am going to start an ISP:

                                            Where will you get your WISP's internet feed from?

                                            Spectrum services the area, just not a reasonable enough area. . .

                                            So they will basically let you sublet their service?

                                            Negative, I'd have to go with the other carrier in the area that won't go past the highway.

                                            Will they give you enough bandwidth for all of your potential customers and allow you to sell it?

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