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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>In order to apply
for a carrier license you need to submit a sound Industry Development
Plan.</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=160041511-22092006></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>The application fee
is $2000 and the annual fee is $1000 plus a fee based on your profit
margin.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=160041511-22092006></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>The network rollout
must be planned and approved, which means you plan it, get your license THEN
build it, not the other way around.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=160041511-22092006></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>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.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=160041511-22092006></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>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).</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=160041511-22092006></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>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.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>If you seriously
wanted to try it</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=160041511-22092006></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>1.
Treat the $2000 as a gamble, and spin that wheel</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>2.
Plan a small network eg 10 nodes which currently dont exist</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>3.
Build a sound network management plan</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>4.
Create a small company for the purpose, independant of, but linked to Melb
Wireless.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>5.
Build a central network management system (a PC) which can "see" all the
nodes</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>6.
Register all the users of the network (Name address, drivers license etc.) I
suggest 100 Melb Wireless members.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=160041511-22092006>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.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>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.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=160041511-22092006>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.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=160041511-22092006>10. Plan security for the network
including encryption.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=160041511-22092006>11. Write a public relations
policy.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=160041511-22092006></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>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.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>CRN Article Aug 2006
Restrictions around Wireless Infrastructure</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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href="http://www.crn.com.au/story.aspx?CIID=59013">http://www.crn.com.au/story.aspx?CIID=59013</A></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>Review of Minimum
Charges for Carrier Licenses</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><A
href="http://www.acma.gov.au/acmainterwr/aca_home/licensing/telcomm/app_form/carrier_licence_charge_review.pdf#search=%22apply%20for%20carrier%20license%22">http://www.acma.gov.au/acmainterwr/aca_home/licensing/telcomm/app_form/carrier_licence_charge_review.pdf#search=%22apply%20for%20carrier%20license%22</A></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006>Boeing's IDP in
support of request for a Carrier License</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=160041511-22092006><A
href="http://www.dcita.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/10377/Industry_Development_Plan_for_Boeing_Australia_Limited.pdf#search=%22apply%20for%20carrier%20license%22">http://www.dcita.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/10377/Industry_Development_Plan_for_Boeing_Australia_Limited.pdf#search=%22apply%20for%20carrier%20license%22</A></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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