Internet Service Provider?

So you want to be an Internet Service Provider in New Zealand?
Here is some good advice for the wannabee ISP:
'Don't give up your present job'.

  • What is an ISP?, what ISPs are there in New Zealand and why would I be interested in becoming one?
  • I see these Internet Cafes, Internet kiosks and Internet terminals in libraries, are these just special types of ISP?
  • What experience and knowledge do I need to become an ISP?, where should I go to find out some basic information about setting up an ISP business?
  • What is a basic setup configuration for an ISP?, what computers, programs and other bits are needed and what about administration and management?
  • How much will it cost to get everything set up and going? and where can I get the capital from
  • Who provides Internet connections for a new ISP in New Zealand and should I get involved in one of these cooperatives of ISPs I have read about?
  • Where do I get paying customers from? and how many customers do I need and how much should I charge them?
  • What about advertising and publicity ? ..and promotion schemes?
  • What services do I need to provide? immediately then later?
  • Do I need to provide usenet news? If so what's involved? Where do I get a newsfeed and what newsgroups should I take?
  • What about employing staff Do I need any? When will I need them? and how much will they cost me?
  • Where do I get technical and other support from?
  • New Zealand Internet Organistions
  • Are there any New Zealand Laws concerning ISPs? specifically or in general?
  • Will I make a profit? and what factors will effect my ability to make a profit?


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    Technical and software resources for New Zealand ISPs.

    Connecting to an internet host - Data links in New Zealand
    Understanding IP addressing from the 3Comm Networking Solution Center.
    FTP for moving files Anonymous FTP FAQ
    Security, The network - sniffers FAQ
    New Zealand newsgroups FAQ , nz.biz.misc FAQ Windows95 - networking FAQ - isdn modems User Accounting
    - data movement
    - time accounting
    - International/National data volumes
    - NZ sites locally connected/internationally connected
    - NZ sites not locally connected cost $ to access
    - Unix reporting software
    - - Reports for Linux
    - - Reports for SunOS, Solaris 2
    - Web page reporting
    - - http/cgi examples

    Collecting accounting data
    - Cisco router statistics
    - - sync DDS and async connections
    - - ISDN connections
    - Spider (Shiva) router statistics
    - - sync DDS and async connections
    - - ISDN connections
    - ISDN analysis for Cisco routers (BRI and PRI)


    Getting together and cooperating with other ISPs in New Zealand and elsewhere
    Dealing with Telecom , Account managers, getting service and discounts.
    Changing service Prices to stay competitive.
    Changing between connectivity Providers and getting the best deals.
    When to upgrade the main link to your Internet Connection Provider.
    The growing ISP, more users = more equipment = more investment.
    Getting those Business customers who need permanent Internet connection.


    ISP Hints and Clues

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