Local Loop Install.

Aaron Gagnier agagnier at fsck.ca
Wed Apr 26 23:23:02 UTC 2006


I personally don't see how it would be unreasonable to ask for something 
  if they want to use your space that you're paying for. Myself I would 
ask for the discount on service and also try to get the install waived 
or at least reduced.

-ag

Robert Sherrard wrote:
> I've got an interesting question / situation...
> 
> I've got a local loop provider that we're looking at using for some 
> fiber connectivity. The long story is that there’s no real great place 
> for them to place their gear in the entire building, sort of paying rent 
> to the landlord, placing gear in our suite, or placing gear in an 
> uncontrolled room , i.e. no cooling, no controlled access. This 
> “local-loop” provider is asking to place this gear into our space… while 
> this gear is to provide us with fiber connectivity back to a carrier 
> hotel; they’re also looking to service other tenants in our building. It 
> is unrealistic to ask this provider for some sort of a kickback, or 
> monthly discount on service? They’re hitting us up for an install fee, 
> maybe they could waive that? Anyone have some thoughts on this? Am I 
> being unrealistic in thinking that, if they are going to profit by 
> having gear in our space, we should expect to see a small return or 
> favor? The only other option for them is to spend money and lease a 
> small room, or modify an existing smaller room in the building to fit 
> their needs.
> 
> Rob
> 




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