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December 12, 2005 at 3:03 PM

Thinking about how feasible/profitable it might be to start an ISP in Franklin, IN where my family lives b/cv they…

Thinking about how feasible/profitable it might be to start an ISP in Franklin, IN where my family lives b/cv they have no access to high-speed at this point.

Robert X Cringley talked about this back in 2001 for roll-your-own-DSL.

Wondering if WiFi to the premisies with shared backbone would work.

Hmm... need to do some research.

Perhaps a bunch of modified (Linux embedded FW) Linksys WAPs.

The New Internet Provider FAQ *

Right now my parents' only choice is Satellite service at $70/month



Some hardware ideas
How-To: Build a WiFi biquad dish antenna (I have blogged this before) *

Is WiMax mature enough?

Company with wireless solution. probably pricey.
looks like it uses proprietary tech, but allows

Or maybe we can multiplex a bunch of POTS line for the family or get ISDN.

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