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Broadband Wireless WISP Opportunity Walnut Creek, CA,
March 4, 2002 – More than 30% of existing ISPs will begin offering
broadband wireless access in 2002, attracted by low barriers to entry and high
demand for broadband services according to the report “Broadband
Wireless Access 2002: Service Provider Profiles, Market Drivers and
Spending Projections.” The first of its
kind research report from ISP-Market, LLC examines many aspects of the ISP and
Wireless ISP (WISP) business environment that clearly show the regulatory, cost
and technological benefits of using fixed wireless technologies to deliver
broadband wireless solutions. The
report takes an in-depth look at more than 120 WISPs, the markets they are
serving, and the key factors and challenges faced when choosing to deploy fixed
wireless networks. For this study
ISP-Market surveyed qualified WISPs regarding their: “Fixed
wireless technologies are delivering the affordability, availability and
reliability that are essential for ISPs to offer a competitive broadband
solution,” said Tom McCafferty, managing partner of ISP-Market LLC.
“By analyzing the typical WISP and their proposed spending plans for
2002 it becomes clear that broadband wireless has emerged as the solution to
help Internet service providers take advantage of massive yet underserved
broadband subscriber demand.” Pricing Note to
Editors About
ISP-Market, LLC: #
# # Contact: "The
biggest driver behind interest in unlicensed bands remains their ability to
offer low-cost market entry into the consumer broadband access arena," says
Imran Khan, senior analyst and the author of the Report. "The 'mobile
computing' functionality (the ability to connect to the Internet from outside
the home and in restaurants, hotels, etc.) of wireless LANs will draw more
consumers toward subscription and usage of wireless broadband access,"
writes the author. The Report, titled
"Unlicensed Fixed Wireless: Setting the Stage for Greater Broadband
Availability?," provides an analysis of the various unlicensed wireless
bands and profiles activities of selected WISPs serving the residential markets.
The Report further performs a comparison of fixed wireless technologies with
existing cable modem and digital subscriber line (DSL) broadband platforms in
terms of network infrastructure deployment issues. Overall, the scaling
back of broadband deployment activities on the part of the RBOCs and the
reluctance of cable operators to move into rural markets create opportunities
for WISPs to target these segments and gain a first-mover advantage. For an
interview, please contact Imran Khan at ikhan@yankeegroup.com. About Yankee
Group # # #
CONTACT: Broadband Wireless Census Report
Registers 2,673 Markets San
Jose, Calif., March 25, 2002 – After compiling information from hundreds
of Wireless ISPs across the United States, Broadband
Wireless Exchange Magazine today announced the first Top 10 Wireless
Internet Service Provider Awards that were given to the nation’s top ten
leading ISPs that have rolled out high-speed Internet connections using fixed
broadband wireless technology. The
Top 10 Wireless ISPs in the United States for 2001 are: Prairie Inet – 150 markets in Iowa,
Illinois, Kansas and Nebraska Xtratyme – 105 markets in Minnesota and Iowa DTN Speed.Net - 54 markets in Illinois,
Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas Sting Communications – 46 markets in
Pennsylvania and New Jersey NetBeam – 34 markets in Arizona, Colorado
and Utah Prime Companies – 32 markets in California,
New York and Pennsylvania Fairnet – 28 markets in Indiana West Coast – 26 markets in California Wireless Town – 23 markets in Illinois InvisiMax – 18 markets in Minnesota The
Awards are based on market data reported in the Broadband Wireless Census Report
published by the Broadband Wireless
Alliance (BWA), the research arm of Broadband Wireless Exchange.
With information collected from hundreds of wireless ISPs across the
United States, the Census reports that there are 2,673 markets currently being
served with high-speed wireless Internet access service, up from 723 in 2001.
The results of Top 10 Wireless ISP project can be found at http://www.bbwexchange.com/top10wisps.asp. “Hundreds
of entrepreneurs at small ISPs are
realizing that it only costs around $25,000 to build out a system that can serve
300 customers,” says Robert Hoskins, managing director, Broadband Wireless
Alliance, and editor of the Broadband Wireless Exchange.
“And by charging a minimum of $50 per month, a broadband wireless
system can deliver $180,000 in additional revenue, which is a gold mine to most
ISPs.” Broadband
wireless technology is providing a valuable method of reaching subscribers that
have no other way of getting a broadband connection.
In many cities, suburbs and rural areas, millions of customers still do
not have a broadband option. Telecommunication
companies have either canceled DSL service or decided not to make the necessary
capital expenditures. The same is
true of cable modem service providers. Companies
have gone bankrupt trying to provide service or they don’t have sufficient
funds to add additional markets. Entrepreneurs
have quickly recognized the money that is being left on the table by wired
broadband providers and are quickly rolling out wireless systems to take
advantage of a golden opportunity. Broadband
wireless technology is much more cost effective than wired solutions and much
easier to deploy due to the fact that the signal travels through the air and
does not require construction crews to dig up the streets or wire every house in
a neighborhood. Wireless modems and
routers can be sold on an as needed basis, which helps control costs. The
Top 10 WISPs were selected based on the number of markets each company has
launched and is currently serving business and residential customers. Copies
of the Broadband Wireless Census Report are available for $1,295.
The Report contains a list of WISPs, markets served, basic pricing
information, connection speeds and ISP contact information.
The Report is distributed on CD Rom and will also include directories of
vendors, products, system integrators, distributors, venture capital firms,
success stories, etc. Interested
parties should contact Robert Hoskins at 480-218-4441. About
Broadband Wireless Exchange #
# # Editor’s
Note: Related Top 10 Growth Charts are located at http://http:www.bbwexchange.com/top10wisps.asp Contact: Census has recorded over 700 markets launched;
projects over 2000 markets by end of 2001 Gilbert, AZ - July 17, 2001 -
New research from the Broadband Wireless Alliance (BWA) announced today
that fixed broadband wireless connectivity is quickly spreading across America
and shows that fixed broadband wireless is the perfect broadband solution to
reach areas that are not served or cannot be served by
broadband services such as DSL or cable modem service. The BWA is in the process of collecting a
census of data on wireless Internet service providers (WISPs), and with 10 out
of 50 states complete, the group has recorded almost 700 markets that are
launched and estimates that there will be over 2,000 markets recorded when the
study is complete. In California
alone, wireless ISPs are covering more than 105 markets with service.
And this isn't just a California phenomenon, other states are
booming with fixed wireless too. Results are in for Arkansas, Arizona, Florida,
Illinois, Iowa, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas or Washington. All have
numerous markets launched and operational are growing every day. A
directory of Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) is available at http://www.bbwexchange.com/wisps/index.asp
. "The new service is attractive to
power users and business customers because they can get circuits provisioned
much quicker and receive bigger discounts on "Most
people outside our marketplace evaluate the broadband wireless industry by the
progress or bankruptcy proceedings that companies such as Sprint, Winstar or
Teligent are reporting. That's too bad because there are hundreds of smaller
companies rolling out fixed wireless broadband services that have very
successful track records." The challenge for the broadband wireless industry is that
many of the companies launching fixed wireless broadband are smaller ISPs that
do not maintain a large public relations staff necessary to send out press
releases on a regular basis. As a result, most of the progress, which is
occurring in both rural and metropolitan America, goes unnoticed by the
mainstream press. It won't take long before the rest U.S.
market discovers that this new technology is available in their community and
realizes it is a great alternative to DSL or cable modems, especially for those
who have been stranded by DSL or for customers with no other broadband
alternative in their neighborhoods and/or business parks. The BWA
has been tracking this market and are excited to report that broadband wireless
is quickly gaining acceptance by residential and business customers across the
U.S. as a reliable, affordable and very attractive form of high-speed Internet
access. About the Broadband Wireless Alliance # # # Contact: Oyster
Bay, New York, July 2, 2001 - While many
have already begun throwing dirt in the grave of fixed wireless, the sector is
actually doing well in the unlicensed band, according to a new report from
Allied Business Intelligence Inc (ABI). Unlicensed operators are currently
spearheading the deployment of fixed wireless broadband and will approach 7
million subscribers by year-end 2006.
While the financial market and general media seem focused on the disappointments
of broadband wireless access (BWA), the success stories of the unlicensed sector
are completely overlooked. Aggressive entrepreneurs, CLECs and ISPs are not just
rolling out systems, but also showing profits on their reasonable initial
investments.
“Unlicensed has become the entrepreneur’s tool of choice for establishing a
broadband presence in the local loop. However, it is being overlooked because
many of these installations are by carriers that choose to attract little
attention to themselves,” said report author Andy Fuertes, VP of Communication
Electronics Research at ABI.
Unlicensed is moving faster than other fixed wireless because unlicensed systems
reduce the barrier to entry in the market. No license fees are required to
telecom regulators and inexpensive equipment is available. These operators are
interested in seizing an opportunity to make profits quickly. Fixed wireless
broadband in unlicensed bands allows them to do so, often within 12 months from
their initial rollout.
While many of the operators that deploy fixed wireless are small, there are a
large number doing so. Most existing systems have been rolled out in the 2.4 GHz
band, but greater acceptance is occurring at the 900 MHz and particularly, the 5
GHz to 6 GHz bands. Commercial and residential customers are being served by
these systems.
This report, “Unlicensed Spectrum,” analyzes the market for fixed wireless
equipment and services that operate in the unlicensed 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, and 5
GHz to 6 GHz bands. Leading issues, developments in technology and market
dynamics are examined. The study quantifies the value and volume of equipment
services and presents the key points of leading vendors. Competing technologies
are examined, along with the issue of interference and overall trends in the
Internet market.
Allied Business Intelligence Inc is an Oyster Bay, NY-based technology research
think tank specializing in communications and emerging technology markets. ABI
publishes strategic research on the broadband, wireless, electronics, networking
and energy industries. Details of these studies can be found at www.alliedworld.com,
or call 516-624-3113 for more information. # # # Contact:
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