
Dark Zone Market and Competitive Analysis
The most important thing to do
before launching a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) is to look around
with a spectrum analyzer to see what the airwaves look like in your proposed
area. Knowing the congestion level of the radio frequencies you plan on
using will help you determine a great many variables in your WISP's business
plan.
The second most important
thing to know is what type of broadband exists in your area. Are there any
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) or Cable Modem Service Providers in your proposed
WISP coverage area? It is also important to know if there are any other
WISPs serving customers in or near your proposed network.
BWE will help you find the
resources to uncover exactly where wired and wireless broadband services already
exist and where the "Dark Zones" are located that have no broadband
services at all.
A "Dark Zone and
Competitive Analysis Report" will provide the following information for
around $1,500, depending on the area and the detail of information needed. These
reports can be generated by city block (hotspots only), zip code, city, county,
state, etc. Each report's price is negotiated on a market by market basis. Please call
for a quote (480) 218-4441.