Re: See Ya
jp may (jpm@TWEB.COM)
Mon, 22 Jul 1996 10:09:07 -0700
>Hi,
>
>> >The ricochet systems run at less than a 28.8k modem. the TAL routers run at
>> >110k, and they'll be running at 440k in four weeks. TAL are setting up a
>> >network across Melbourne at the moment, and we're going to use them to
>> >provide connectivity to our clients.
>> >
>> >Ultimately, we'll follow their network across Australia, setting up local
>> >ISP's as we go.
>> >
>> >Compared to them, the ricochet modems aren't worth the bother, really. They
>> >have a 30 kilometre range, they're spread spectrum,
>>
>> Amazing, Dwayne!
>
>that's what we think. AND, they are about to DRAMATICALLY improve. I'm
>under a confidentiality agrrement, so I can't go into details, but the
>ones coming out in six months will shit all over the current ones in every
>way, for the same price.
>
>We're -very- impressed.
>
>So much so that, if the technology proves to be as good as it appears,
>we're basically betting the farm on the stuff.
>
>> Whats the cost ?
>
>They are charging us $350 per month for access, and $500 to purchase the
>unit. They're setting up the network, and we sell time to it, so we're
>looking at charging $1000 or so per month for a 110k connection, which will
>be upgraded to 440k in a month for no extra charge.
>
>To put it in perspective, for 64k ISDN we charge $600 per month, and after
>paying for the line installation, rental on a 64k line from the telecom
>company, and the equipment for each end of the connection, you wind up
>paying about $15,000 at the end of 12 months.
>
>The upfront charges work out to about $5,000, plus the monthly connection
>fee.
>
>Our $600 per month fee is about 2/3 of the market average for 64
>connections, too.
>
>Now, we can offer 440k, and at the end of 12 months you look at paying
>$12500, and the upfront charge is $500, plus the first month's access.
>
>Needless to say, we think it's a good idea.
>
>Instead of connecting people at 440k, we'll prolly offer a 440k connection
>to our site (and, more importantly, our http cache), and a 220k connection
>to the net at large, with an expected average speed of closer to 440k in
>most conditions. It's still about 400% the speed of a 64k ISDN line for
>about 160% of the cost.
>
>Remember, of course, that USD1.00 is about 80 or so Australian cents.
>
Dwayne Dude, that's still amazing, but I'm always staggered by how high
prices are in Australia ...!
>> >they're ROUTERS, not
>> >modems, they're excellent.
>>
>> I dont understand that. They are routers ?
>
>Yup. As in, they can be used to set up a web-type network, as opposed to a
>point-to-point link like the ricochet modems.
>
>> If so why ?
>
>Because they're designed that way? What do you mean?
>
>> Do you put them on your laptop, or are they large, or what ?
>
>radio: 5.5 x 21.5 x 26.5 cm, 3.9kg, max power consumption 23W
>router: 7.5 x 23.0 x 26.6 cm, 3.5kg, max power consumption 10W
>
>They do all the usual IP protocols, and have an ethernet and serial
>connection on the back of em.
>
>Check out the web page for more details:
>http://www.tetherless.net
>
>Feel free to mention my name if you buy any: dwayne@koan.net
>
>Dwayne.
>
>
>
>
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