Twilight –the dawn of the new BSS

Operators are recognizing the market of wireless Internet more and more often. Business opportunities are evident however the cost of entering the market is high. With basic Internet access services, enterprise class BSS solutions may become too cumbersome and too expensive. Perhaps it is a good time to evaluate more cost-effective alternatives.

What is the reality of the Internet today?

Will it be shaped by network enthusiasts, as in the 70’s? The romantic era of the Internet pioneers who established the first BSS has long since passed by. The Internet during this time was a collection of links and hosts managed by a group of enthusiasts – just to note that for the first 10 years of operations, the network reached 111+ hosts. The first commercial use of the Internet only happened in the early 90’s and from then, the domination of the Internet by large telecoms slowly began. This process was further enforced by the high costs of infrastructure and the activity of regulatory offices, which required telecommunication licenses. However, in recent years we have seen changes shake the telecommunication market. Deregulation efforts, the availability of unlicensed bandwidth and widely available inexpensive transmission equipment spawned numerous enterprises investing in wireless Internet access networks. They can be compared to the early Internet enthusiasts, exploiting new technologies and a DIY approach in order to built alternative infrastructures. They cover each fragment of space not yet occupied by large providers and provide both bandwidth, for those who simply can’t have Internet from other sources, and competitive access, for those who just like to have a choice.

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