Form 477 Resources
Some great form 477 for service providers who need more information on Form 477 and filing it.
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Calea and the ISP
The Communications and Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) passed in 1994 is a piece of legislation every U.S. ISP should know about and be in compliance with. If for the simple fact the government can levy heavy fines if you aren’t compliant. For those of you wanting some background please follow these links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communications_Assistance_for_Law_Enforcement_Act https://www.fcc.gov/public-safety-and-homeland-security/policy-and-licensing-division/general/communications-assistance First … Read more
Self-Hosted speedtest
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xISP billing platforms
One of the more common things I see on lists is asking for what billing platform to use for your ISP. I have put together a list for ones to help you in your research. These are presented in alphabetical order. These can also be found on https://startawisp.info Wisp Focused Azotel https://www.azotel.com/ Billmax https://www.billmax.com/ Celerate … Read more
j2 Flash Briefing:Grants,768k day, youtube
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Flash Briefing for April 22nd, 2019 https://www.telecompetitor.com/usda-reconnect-broadband-funding-program-will-begin-accepting-applications-april-23/ <USDA announced reconnect broadband funding progam. Application acceptance will start tomorrow April 23rd. The USDA will make three different types of awards: $200 million in grants, with a requirement for 25% in matching funds, with an application deadline of May 31 $200 million in 50% grant/50% loan combinations, … Read more
New Google Play home for j2podcasts
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Updated CAF Interactive map
Interactive Rural Broadband CAF Map Updated
WISP teamwork for the greater good
This post is a huge shout out to Tasos Alexiou from RF Elements. This story started out at WISPAPALOOZA Vegas this year. I had a few clients who have been fighting noise issues. While working the Cambium booth we would go over the benefits of ePMP for noise mitigation. This would naturally lead to an antenna … Read more
ISP Visio Stencil List
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