[MLB-WIRELESS] Obtaining a carrier license

[Point Cook Freenet]

In order to apply for a carrier license you need to submit a sound Industry
Development Plan.
The application fee is $2000 and the annual fee is $1000 plus a fee based on
your profit margin.
 
The network rollout must be planned and approved, which means you plan it,
get your license THEN build it, not the other way around.
 
There are laws regarding siting of equipment , mounting of antennas etc but
most of our stuff would be low impact, below the line installations.
Although limited or no permits are needed, notification BEFORE it is built
is required.
 
You may not need a company structure, you may be able to apply as an
Incorporated Association which only costs $56 and requires six people and a
public officer (i run a Residents Association Inc).
 
Intercept laws and methods are fairly straight forward, but would require a
robust network management system, connection to ALL nodes, a link to ASIO
etc ALL at your expense.
 
If you seriously wanted to try it
 
1.    Treat the $2000 as a gamble, and spin that wheel
2.    Plan a small network eg 10 nodes which currently dont exist
3.    Build a sound network management plan
4.    Create a small company for the purpose, independant of, but linked to
Melb Wireless.
5.    Build a central network management system (a PC) which can "see" all
the nodes
6.    Register all the users of the network (Name address, drivers license
etc.) I suggest 100 Melb Wireless members.
7.    Write a development plan showing the history of the group, what you
intend to do, what services you will supply and what you WILL NOT do. A
carrier license makes you Optus overnight, so you need to limit your means.
8.    Write a business plan which shows how 'the company' will manage its
costs. I suggest a subscription fee of $50 x 100 users gives you a starting
operating capital.
9.   Get a small Internet backbone link, eg 1.5 MB to 6 MB to start with.
Just to demonstrate the function without going overboard.
10.    Plan security for the network including encryption.
11.    Write a public relations policy.
 
Once you build it, you can augment the network with new installations a few
at a time, by assuming they dont exist then adding them.
 
 
Some articles which may interest you.
 
 
 
CRN Article Aug 2006 Restrictions around Wireless Infrastructure
 
http://www.crn.com.au/story.aspx?CIID=59013
 
 
Review of Minimum Charges for Carrier Licenses
 
http://www.acma.gov.au/acmainterwr/aca_home/licensing/telcomm/app_form/carri
er_licence_charge_review.pdf#search=%22apply%20for%20carrier%20license%22
 
 
Boeing's IDP in support of request for a Carrier License
 
http://www.dcita.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/10377/Industry_Development_Pl
an_for_Boeing_Australia_Limited.pdf#search=%22apply%20for%20carrier%20licens
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