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Bandwidth in Little Rock, AR?

Posted by Cliff on from the expensive-bytes dept.

ioctl asks: "My company needs a 45Mb link from mid-town Little Rock, AR (University exit, I-630) to North Little Rock, AR (Wildwood exit, I-167). Our telco doesn't have any glass in the area, and wants about $800K over the next 5 years to build it out. We looked at another local provider who has the buildout already done, but their tech didn't show for the initial meeting (My boss: "He forgot it?!?!"). We've also looked into doing wireless via TCBY Tower (Proxim Tsunami or Aeras Networks Wavelink), but they are > $80K, plus rooftop space. Does bandwidth have to be this expensive? Are there any other possible solutions?"

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  1. Is it me or... by Komarosu · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Dunno, 80k for a wireless link with just the minimal of support fees sounds good, especially for 45mbps. Considering the facts that theres no telco fees involved with a wireless point-to-point solutions (unless i'm being extremely dumb).

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    1. Re:Is it me or... by Froggie · · Score: 2, Interesting

      $80k /per annum/ is in the right ballpark for renting the fibre you need, so I don't see why $80k fro equipment, plus minimal rent, should be too expensive. And companies, like people, can get loans.

  2. Talk to the City and County by LWATCDR · · Score: 2, Interesting

    You City and County planers might know of an area in town that would be better suited to your needs.
    You local Economic Development Commision might also be willing to help out. Tell them you are looking to move out of the Town, County, and maybe State. They might have grants and Tax incentives to help you.
    Anything doing with computers is still considered high tech and usually clean. Planners love software development firms. Ask them for help to keep you there. That is what they get paid to do.

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  3. Re:Uhm... by Quill_28 · · Score: 2, Interesting

    See now that's a useful response.

    No flaming or calling the original poster stupid. Gives a nice precise techinal answer without inflating himself.

    Well done.