Local Loop Install.

Thu Apr 27 03:38:20 UTC 2006

Thanks to everyone for their comments and suggestions...

I was able to reach some mutually agreeable terms with the local loop 
provider... after pushing a little bit.

Rob

Derek J. Balling wrote:
> Also bear in mind that after your lease expires, they might could very 
> well be SOL if the new tenant decides "I don't want telco monstronsity 
> in the space I'm paying for", and they'd have every right to simply 
> rip it out (and possibly keep it, depending on your area's local 
> landlord/tenant laws, as it would be considered "abandoned by the 
> former tenant" [you]).
>
> I'm not sure if you want to remind them of that, but I think it'd be 
> good form for full disclosure, since they might get dozens of 
> customers dependent on that hardware and suddenly have nowhere to put 
> it if you ever decide to leave.
>
> Cheers,
> D
>
>
> On Apr 26, 2006, at 4:23 PM, Aaron Gagnier wrote:
>
>>
>> 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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>
> Derek J. Balling
> Systems Administrator
> Vassar College
> 124 Raymond Ave
> Box 13 - Computer Center 217
> Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
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