To figure the future on FNET is possible and most likely the avenue we have pictured. A one stop shop with control over how and why most of the smaller ISP's set their self setup.
If I owned an small ISP farm in Nebraska, and have been watching the news for the last few months, here is what I probably would be saying: Ok, there is this company in California that is selling Modems for half the cost, half the parts and says that I can get all my service which will cut my costs. I am now like most on a national average spending 52% of every dollar on running the network which includes upgrades and cut that in half?... great I take some. Also my service/consulting is costing me 14% for every dollar and I can also cut this by maybe 5% or so. Yes.
I guess since the squeeze is on for all these low budget and these 19.95 (can't make a dam dime) ISP's they in time will come running to Daddy for help. And getting that help, Frank can either help them and send them on their way, or see that there quite unique like Internet Passport and acquire by HIS SET OF RULES.
Its nice to know you have that kind of clout! Its also nice to know that (xyz ISP) is hiding from the big boys, but calling Frank for help soasto keep them afloat/single/and independent.
But to "relate" FNET with a "marketing model" is yet to be announced. The pricing war is doomed and I think that most users agree that without a "Marketing Model" - "The Standardization Model"
the healing of the Internet is not going to happen. Look at all the tens of thousands that have quit AOL and FlashNet and others because of the congestion. The idea of certifying providers for Business use ?, I think this could really catch on in the industry. Like I said earlier, your going to see the "Good Housekeeping Seal" movement and I think that FNET definitley be ranked in the TOP 5 for Personal and Business use. If you can't afford upgrades, improvements, needed to keep your lines running and expand networks, along with providing connectivity? Your not the small segment of ISP's that have the Good-housekeeping-Seal. I think this will come about sometime in the near future.
We know who will Pridefully set on top of this one!!! |
