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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.
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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.
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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
[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: 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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