NomadISP's AH-1 'Anywhere Hotspot' Service Powered by StarBand
Finally, a simple, all-inclusive WiFi Hotspot offering available virtually everywhere!
StarBand and NomadISP have partnered
together to provide a complete, turnkey WiFi Hotspot solution to
the market. Unlike other WiFi offerings, the Anywhere Hotspot
service is complete – consisting of all components, service and
support needed for successful deployment.
And best of all, the product is
self-managed, requiring no interaction from the site owner
(person or company hosting the Hotspot service) to sell this
service to their customers, making this a win-win-win solution
for all involved.
What is a WiFi Hotspot?
WiFi Hotspot services are a fast growing business segment. It is
a wireless technology similar to that in cordless phones. WiFi
enabled computers can wirelessly send and receive Internet data
anywhere within range of the access point (gateway). The AH-1
generally transmits its signal with a radius of 1,500 feet in
all directions from the gateway. The AH-1 is recommended for up
to 10–15 concurrent users.
For owners of campgrounds, marinas, truck
stops, and other locations with frequent short-term visitors,
providing high-speed Internet access via a WiFi Hotspot is a
competitive advantage and increasingly an expectation of
campers, truckers, etc. Many travelers will only visit locations
with WiFi access and are willing to pay for the service.
Site owners receive these services included
with their AH-1 purchase:
StarBand high-speed Internet service for their office:
- Recommended for up to 10–15 concurrent users
- Huge revenue opportunity with virtually no interaction needed
- Personalized AH-1 WiFi Home page for their location
- Owners may set their own prices to charge their customers/guests
- No billing hassles – NomadISP manages end-user billing
Public Wireless service for guests within the WiFi enabled area.
Public Wired access to replace dial up service they may already have.
This alone can save the cost of an additional phone line.
Private Wired access for internal office
computers. This separates their network from the Public
network for additional security.
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Program Overview: |
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The AH-1 is sold via the StarBand Dealer Network, and
Dealers must first be certified to sell the StarBand 484,
then successfully complete the NomadISP WiFi Hotspot
installation certification program. |
Rocket is a certified NomadISP installation contractor |
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StarBand Dealers perform pre-site survey and
pre-installation worksheet for NomadISP, then purchase the
turnkey package from StarBand. |
As all site installs differ slightly depending upon site
surroundings. |
| The Dealer orders the AH-1, receives the StarBand
hardware from StarBand and the AH-1 'Anywhere Hotspot'
hardware from NomadISP. |
Hardware will cost $3399.99 |
| The site owner pays StarBand for the monthly Internet
service. |
$149.99/mo (month-to-month basis).
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| Site owners also have the option to put their Anywhere
Hotspot into “Seasonal Disconnect” status in the off-season.
The site owner has the option to pay only $14.99/mo to keep
their e-mail, and other portal services; or pay nothing
while in “Seasonal Disconnect” and just $75 to reconnect
their service. |
Functionality available in the My Account
section of www.StarBand.net after AH-1 installation.
No long-term contracts necessary! |
| NomadISP pays the site owner 60% or higher commission on
each WiFi service usage at their site. Site owner has
flexibility in what prices to charge the end user for
hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal rates. |
As shown below, an avg. of only 2 users/day may earn
over $250/mo! That’s $100 over the StarBand fee. |
*AH-1 systems available with the StarBand
484 or StarBand 481 modem; also for indoor or outdoor
installations.
A Great revenue
generator for Site Owners:
A site owner offering this service with usage by as few as two
people per day can earn over $250/mo – easily recovering the
monthly StarBand service fees based on the generous
revenue-share program administered by NomadISP. Better yet, with
as few as five campers per day paying approximately $7/day for
usage, the site owner could earn over $600/mo. in commissions
from NomadISP - more than four (4) times the cost for the
StarBand monthly service!
How WiFi Hotspots
Work:
The StarBand modem and AH-1 gateway can be conveniently and
safely located indoors at the site owners discretion. Then the
NomadISP antenna is easily mounted in proximity to the StarBand
dish. The tall antenna shown on the right-hand side of the
picture transmits a WiFi signal across a 1,500 foot radius
within which customers with a WiFi enabled computer could elect
to purchase high-speed Internet connectivity. NomadISP also
sells 'signal repeaters' for site owners wishing to expand the
WiFi coverage area. NomadISP takes care of all billing and
customer service needs of the end-users. The site owner’s job is
to promote the service then sit back and wait for the commission
checks from NomadISP!
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