[Gllug] Broad Band Access

[Richard Cottrill]

This sort of thing was discussed somewhat in the 'I, Cringley' web pages on
pbs.org

There's some very nifty ideas getting about in there for rural and
semi-rural areas. Apparently Mr Cringely lives in a community of semi-rural
nerds.

My two cents on the legal side would be to run the operation as a 'not for
profit' company (even a registered charity if you can swing it) and see how
it runs. I expect that would clear a whole bunch of red tape.

Richard

> -----Original Message-----
> From: gllug-admin at linux.co.uk [mailto:gllug-admin at linux.co.uk]On Behalf
> Of Andy Smith
> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 5:25 PM
> To: gllug at linux.co.uk
> Subject: Re: [Gllug] Broad Band Access
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 05, 2001 at 05:12:10PM +0000, John Hearns wrote:
> > On Mon, 2001-11-05 at 16:50, Paul Nasrat wrote:
> > > It states you can't use the frequancy by way of a business, which
>
> > Let's say someone sets up a development of houses for
> > telecommuting.
>
> [..using wireless..]
>
> > I can't beleive that the Government, with all its much trumpeted
> > initiatives on Broadband Britain, and telecommuting, would really
> > intend its regulations to stand in the way of such a thing.
>
> Well there is some debate over this.  Such a feature would make the
> developer's property more attractive.  It would add value to their
> product.  The developer could charge more for the property.  You
> would argue that wasn't use of the frequency "by way of business" ?
>
> By this logic, use of this wireless frequency in coffee shops,
> airports, book stores, etc., would all be fair game; that is
> obviously not the case in the real world.
>
> Anyone thinking of doing such a thing should, IMHO, seek real legal
> advice and not just go by what any of us non-lawyers say on
> mailing lists.
>
> Incidentally I do recall a recent article on slashdot about a
> scandinavian community who contracted in people to build their own
> community broadband cable network, financed by means of each member
> adding onto the mortgage on their properties.  Aside from the large
> initial layout, they achieved far more bandwidth at a cheaper price
> than the one you quote.
>
>


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