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The ISP/CLEC Connection

Many CLECs are exploring whether to become ISPs and many ISPs are considering becoming CLECs.  This orbit explores the benefits, drawbacks and complexities of the CLEC-ISP connection. 

To CLEC or Not to CLEC? Alex Goldman
[November 14, 2006] A lawyer, a consultant, and a salesman walked into a room at ISPCON and gave valuable advice on whether or not an ISP should get CLEC status.

A CLEC Operations Consultant Alex Goldman
[July 28, 2005] This ISP CEO has returned to his original calling, being a consultant, and shows that even without reciprocal compensation, being a CLEC can bring in serious cost savings.

CLECs As ISPs: Security Is A Value-Added Opportunity  Joel Maloff  
[April 27, 2000]  
Columnist Joel Maloff explores two examples of “telco-to-Internet cross-pollination,” in which CLECs that operate as ISPs can provide expanded services that increase revenues.

CLECs As ISPs: Security Is A Value-Added Opportunity  Joel Maloff  
[March 29, 2000] 
Network security has been in the news, but many CLECs who also become ISPs may not realize what an excellent opportunity it represents.  Columnist Joel Maloff discusses how to profitably offer your customers security options. 

CLECs As ISPs: Increasing Value, Increasing Revenue Joel Maloff  
[March 2, 2000] 
Columnist Joel Maloff examines some innovative approaches being taken by ISPs and CLECs to add value -- and profitability -- to their offerings. 

CLECs As ISPs: Hosting and Colocation Opportunities Joel Maloff  
[February 16, 2000] 
CLECs who also want to be Internet service providers can add to their earnings with Web hosting and providing co-location services.  Columnist Joel Maloff continues his exploration of opportunities for CLEC/ISPs.

CLECs As ISPs: Multipoint Wireless Offerings Joel Maloff  
[January 2 4, 2000] 
CLECs that become ISPs typically offer wireless access.  But multipoint wireless access provides CLEC/ISPs with a unique opportunity.  Columnist Joel Maloff outlines the technology and the opportunities.

Added Services Are Key To DSL Success Jim Thompson  
[January 19, 2000]  DSL got off to a slow start last year, but growth this year should be huge. But to be successful, CLECs must offer multiple services, according to this report.

CLECs As ISPs: Dedicated Connections Joel Maloff  
[January 4, 2000] 
CLECs that become ISPs must make dedicated connections part of their product offering mix or risk losing customers.  Columnist Joel Maloff explains the ins and outs of dedicated connections and provides guidance for effectively offering them to your customers.

CLECs As ISPs: Connectivity Options Joel Maloff 
[December 15, 1999]  It's logical, and sometimes necessary, for CLECs to become Internet service providers.  But what about the dizzying array of connectivity options?  Columnist Joel Maloff starts sorting out those options in this column.

Does Line Sharing Rule Raise False Hopes? Jim Thompson  
[December 7, 1999]  Euphoria reigned when the FCC ruled that ILECs must share voice lines with DSL.  But writer Jim Thompson says that CLECs and ISPs have their work cut out for them before they can benefit.

Revenues From ISPs Perilous To CLECs John Kern
[December 6, 1999]  CLECs figured out quickly that there's money to be made under reciprocal compensation agreements by terminating calls to ISPs.  However, times are changing and CLECs now pursue that source of revenue at their peril.

CLECs As ISPs: Opportunities and Perils Joel Maloff  
[December 1, 1999]  For some CLECs, the Internet is the promised land.  But it's not as easy as you'd think to get there.  Consultant Joel Maloff discusesses the potential rewards and the issues you must surmount.

The CLEC-ISP Connection: Beginning The Discussion Joel Maloff  
[November 19, 1999] 
ISPs want to be CLECs and CLECs want to be ISPs.  It makes a lot of sense for both. The discussion begins with this column from consultant Joel Maloff.

 

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