Local Loop Install.

Thu Apr 27 19:27:41 UTC 2006

At 06:05 PM 4/26/2006, 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.

It is not unrealistic to charge them a free for your space. The landlord will
charge them for conduit access to and throughout the building, they are going
to use your power, your facilities, etc. Carriers 
don't put racks in collocation
for free. I'd have to know a lot more about your 
building, their needs, etc., but
you should take it from here. Most definitely you should be paid.

-M<

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