[RFI] Example of Rural Wi-Fi/Wi-Max

[Ward Silver]

I think it would be difficult to come up with business models because of the extreme variability in financial circumstances.  Making sure that rural utilities (and the suburban ones for that matter) see this type of article is probably as effective as anything.  Remember that there are many solutions available to the utilities and they are mainly looking for the investments that have the highest payback/risk ratio.  Demonstrating that a low-risk option with a decent payback is available carries a lot of weight.

73, Ward N0AX
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Chuck O'Neal 
  To: Dave Bernstein ; 'Ward Silver' ; 'RFI Reflector' 
  Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 2:43 PM
  Subject: Re: [RFI] Example of Rural Wi-Fi/Wi-Max


  Excellent!  

  This sounds like a great plan. Let's use our resources!

  Is there a way to develop an objective comparative business model for each approach for rural communities that will have credibility?  This would cover the next level of diligence when the local ham representative is asked for details. Or, is the intent just to show the alternative and make them aware.  Perhaps a hand off to the ARRL? Back up WILL be needed.

  Comments?

  Chuck...K1KW

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Dave Bernstein 
    To: 'Ward Silver' ; 'RFI Reflector' 
    Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 4:48 PM
    Subject: RE: [RFI] Example of Rural Wi-Fi/Wi-Max


    A good counter-example indeed.

    Getting that article to the appropriate decision-makers across rural America
    with a one-page, non-technical summary entitled "Read this before investing
    in BPL" could have a significant positive impact. A good way to identify and
    reach those local decision-makers is via local hams. As rural communities
    become more aggressive in seeking and deploying broadband access, we want to
    be sure that they're aware of this option.

       73,

          Dave, AA6YQ

    -----Original Message-----
    From: rfi-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:rfi-bounces at contesting.com] On
    Behalf Of Ward Silver
    Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 3:59 PM
    To: RFI Reflector; w1rfi at arrl.org; nn1n at arrl.org
    Subject: [RFI] Example of Rural Wi-Fi/Wi-Max


    I can't speak for the veracity of the reporter's story, but it does seem to
    be more than a regurgitation of press releases.

    http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/189699_vivato07.html

    This is the good counter-example to BPL we need to provide.

    73, Ward N0AX
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