Launching an ISP can be quite challenging.
Launching an ISP can be quite challenging.
I've looked into launching an ISP in your area, and it looks more complicated than it seems. Do you have anyone with experience in this? Setting up a wireless network—whether for a big city like Detroit or a small remote town—can be challenging. Offering better service to others is possible but requires careful planning. What level of difficulty are you expecting?
The rules and documents are harder to handle than actually removing the structure.
Also think about how current ISPs might try to influence you away from your choice. I appreciate your goal, but I don’t think they’re on your side.
ISPs are already available and operating, with established providers like Telenet. I’m cautious about relying on a new entrant without knowing their reliability.
We haven't faced issues ourselves, but based on what people say about Telekom, Unitymedia, and others in Germany, it seems even major ISPs aren't always reliable. I'd prefer a local provider with fast internal connections and easy access if problems arise. But I'm not sure that's always the case.
eh. people tell me telenet is the devil, but if i see the shit service even belgacom provides, and the joke scarlet is.. i praise telenet that i'm getting a rock solid connection all day err' day over a coax thats so old it is actually rusty, without a connector because that fell off.
Project Loon requires attention to several factors. Billing systems and regulations vary by location, such as government-mandated ISP requirements in Australia. Installation limits apply if you're using a WISP—mast heights may face restrictions from councils and aviation bodies. The setup process is generally simple: secure bandwidth from at least two carriers and establish an MPLS connection between your data center and tower site. Challenges often arise with expenses like automated billing fees, carrier bandwidth charges, insurance, legal obligations, and possibly licensing as a licensed electrician.
In the United States, certain ISPs use their own poles, which complicates efforts for new providers to connect. Google experienced this firsthand in Nashville, TN. Sometimes you need to challenge those who are already established.