Coexisting with Other Wireless Networks

In many cities, it is likely that there will be more than one WISP in town. The following sections provide some suggestions about working together with other WISPs so that everyone can benefit.

Cooperating with Competitors

You can cooperate with other WISPs in your area in many ways. Here are some ideas:

  • Split the market— You provide service for the customers who you are most interested in, and you agree to let the other WISP provide service for the customers that it is most interested in.

  • Split the frequencies— If your WISP and the other WISP both want to compete for the same customers, agree to use equipment that operates on different channels or on different bands. For example, the other WISP might ...

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