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hey, im interested in developing my own isp... just need details regarding how to aquire a data pipe, and the basic hardware/software required to set up a pilot system for a wireless internet service.
The initial setup would be to just test the markets reply to this type of isp and test its feasabilty.

thanks

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Brief, practical starter notes for a wireless‑ISP pilot — building on the original question and the replies from , , , and .

Some replies in this thread mix country‑specific licensing and tech terms. Rules vary by jurisdiction. In the U.S. you don’t need a single “national ISP license,” but you must follow FCC equipment and spectrum rules (unlicensed Part 15 for much Wi‑Fi use; licensed authorizations or microwave rules for certain backhaul links) and local zoning/permit requirements for towers/antennas. (apps.fcc.gov)

How to get a data pipe (practical options for a pilot): buy a small Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) or port in a local datacenter/colo and use that as your uplink; buy IP transit from an upstream provider (paid transit) or peer at an IXP later; or contract a managed “starter” transit service so you don’t run BGP/ASN immediately. For a market test you can start with provider‑assigned addresses and NAT, then request ARIN resources or your own ASN when you need multi‑homing or BGP. (arelion.com)

Minimal hardware/software checklist and pilot workflow: colocate a router or use a managed router in a nearby datacenter for backhaul; deploy one base station (5 GHz or other permitted band), a few CPEs, and a simple subscriber VLAN; run RADIUS for AAA and accounting (FreeRADIUS is the common open source choice) and a basic billing/CRM for invoices. Start with a small number of paying beta customers, measure contention and latency, and iterate on capacity and tower sites. Colocation makes a short, reliable path to upstream networks and IXPs when you scale. (digitalrealty.com)

Practical cautions: don’t rely on unverified anecdote (satellite/backhaul or “A/B/C” license models are country‑specific), check local regulator rules early, budget for tower/site leases and power, and log real usage so you can plan contention and capacity before buying larger transit ports. For hands‑on how‑to and templates, community groups (WISP associations, StartYourOwnISP resources) and vendor docs are the next step.

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ooooo,,, ready to break out some serious dough?
wireless are like mobil phone technology, liscensed to use satalite system. are u up for that?

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hey, im interested in developing my own Wireless isp... just need details regarding how to aquire a data pipe, and the basic hardware/software required to set up a system for a wireless internet service. MORE ABT HOW APPROVAL FROM MAIN PROVIDERS & BANDTHWITH CHARGES PER MB.......
The initial setup would be to just test the markets reply to this type of isp and test its feasabilty.
THANQ

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Starting an ISP needs a license which is graded like A,B AND C A allows you to provide bandwidth nationally

B provides state wise and C brovides city wise

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