IP: Re: Fwd: access via wireless networks is popular and controversial

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

> Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 18:42:17 -0800
> To: farber () cis upenn edu
> From: John Pickens <jpickens () com21 com>
> Subject: Re: IP: Fwd: access via wireless networks is popular and
>   controversial
>
> ISPs have always been comfortable with enabling shared bandwidth - it's 
> called "enterprise".  In enterprise business models there are no 
> restraints against local servers, NAT firewalls, or even levied per 
> workstation usage fees - no restrictions as to the number of buildings 
> served or even allowing other enterprise partners to access the 
> bandwidth.  This model is well understood and easy to accommodate.  So the 
> suggestion for operators create a new service tier targeted to this new 
> form of "neighborhood enterprise" is not so off the wall.  Certainly the 
> first operators (cable or otherwise) that figure this out are going to win 
> over the neighborhood enterprise networks - to the detriment of the 
> non-enterprise(ing) operators.
>
> J

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