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1Word
11-12-2007, 02:50 PM
Hello, I know there was another thread about this but I didn't quite understand, and couldn't find anything on google also.

I would like to know what is necessary to start a service like this?

-I have the money
-I can get the staff
-I can get an office

What I need to know:
-Where to start? What you need to buy? A satellite and then cable it to the rest of the users? How much does it cost? How much connectivity can one power?

Thank you all, sorry for this probably noobish question for this network.
Regards 1Word

pphillips
11-12-2007, 02:56 PM
Internet Provide-ing Service.. do you mean an ISP?

Your best best is to partner with someone and resell to start with, unless you have tens of millions of dollars or more to invest.

1Word
11-12-2007, 03:05 PM
Yes, I mean ISP, sorry for the way I expressed myself :)

I also know about the reselling bussines but I was thinking of making my own, I have what I need to start one I just need someone to help me start, and few advices and what else is needed.

I basicly don't know how an ISP works, where does it get it's connectivity, and in every forum I asked I got the same question with reseller and to post here. Hope I can get the right answer :)

Thank you all.
Regards 1Word

Plutomic-Andrew
11-12-2007, 03:09 PM
ISP's either have their own network or buy bandwidth from other providers at a wholesale level. They then provide the means to distribute said bandwidth to their customers. That is a very simplified overview of how it works.

For a more in depth example check out http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet-infrastructure1.htm

1Word
11-12-2007, 03:15 PM
So the internet works like an extremely huge network of networks? Meaning that the only option I have is to make a contract with a local internet service provider for them to provide the connection to my whole own ISP ?

Thanks in advance.

pphillips
11-12-2007, 03:19 PM
I really don't think you are going to learn all that you need to on any forum to start your own ISP. Your best bet is to hire someone who has experience in this area.

1Word
11-12-2007, 03:51 PM
Ok, I understood a bit now on how internet works :). Thank you very much pphillips and Plutomic-Andrew. Other reviews and suggestions are welcome also.

Thank you very much.
Regards 1Word