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WISP Issues FCC Presentation 28 June 2002

In this presentation from June 28, 2002, Michael R. Anderson, CIO/CTO of PDQLink, discusses the challenges and solutions faced by Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs). Established in 1998 and operating in Northern Illinois, PDQLink provides broadband services where traditional options are unavailable. With over 500 customers and a robust infrastructure, Anderson shares insights on equipment costs, customer demographics, and related issues such as interference and landlord challenges. He also emphasizes the need for better planning and community support for WISPs.

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WISP Issues FCC Presentation 28 June 2002

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  1. WISP IssuesFCC Presentation28 June 2002 Michael R. Anderson CIO/CTO PDQLink

  2. PDQLink Progress • Wireless Established 1998 • ISP Since 1994 • No Other Broadband Available • Cable, Satellite, DSL • Presently • 15 WiPOP Repeaters • 500+ Customers • Coverage Area • Over 700 Square Miles of Northern Illinois • Only One Small Area Covered by “other” means of Broadband

  3. PDQLink’s NumbersTypical • 53% Business Customers • 22 % SOHO Customers • 25 % Residential • 19 % School/Educational Facilities • Infrastructure Costs • We Own Infrastructure • Sub $5k per WiPOP • Monthly Tower Rent • Bandwidth

  4. PDQLink’s NumbersTypical Service Plans • Residential (2.4Ghz) • Equipment Costs sub $500 • 128k to 384k ($40 to $90) • SOHO (2.4Ghz or 5.8Ghz) • Equipment Costs sub $500 to $750 • 128k to 384k ($65 to $110) • Business (2.4Ghz or Usually 5.8Ghz) • Equipment Costs sub $500 to $750 • 384k to 512k ($160 to $275)

  5. WISP IssuesTypical • Costs of Infrastructure Equipment • Unlicensed is Affordable • CPE Can and is Coming Down • Tower Rental Mentality of Landlords • Most want Cell Phone Rates • No Interference Security

  6. PDQLink Unlicensed Interference Issues • Schools, Commercial Warehouses, Grocery Stores, Home LANs, Home/ • Business Security • Systems, Cordless • Phones, • Single Location • Over 65 Sources

  7. Dummy WISPs Issues • “Tim the Tool Man • Wants to add Amp’s to overcome everything • 2, 4 and 8 Watts Amps Easily Available • Leases – No Easy Out for Interferences • Landlord rents to anyone willing to pay more • Doesn’t Understand RF Basics • Vertical vs. Horizontal Polarization • Omni vs. Directional • Fresnel Zone, Path Losses. • Lack of Proper Planning • Ultra-Secretive

  8. WISPs (Part-15.Org) • Treat us like ARRL • Our Own Spectrum • Leased not Auctioned • Locally by channel and polarity • Give us a chance

  9. WISP NeedsPossible Alternatives • More Solutions • For NLOS Issues • Component Certification vs. System Certification • Antenna Rules • Smaller Beamwidth Antennae • 3-7 Degree Beams

  10. AdditionalRecommendations • Become WISP Friendly • Ride – FCC Along Programs • Easy to Use Website (e.g. System Certifications) • Public Information Dissemination • Organizations About WISPs • Part-15.org (akin to ARRL) • WISPA.org (mostly commercial) • WCAI and LEA (drum beaters) • WISP Related Functions • WISPCON • WCAI Conventions • ISP-Planet Conventions

  11. Part-15.Org • Professional Installer Exam • Written Test • System Certification Lab • Radio, Antenna, Amp • Same antenna, different labels • WISPCONs • Semi-Annual - Chicago • 100% WISP Related (meat and bones) • Website • Everything you always wanted to know about WISPs

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