Rural Wireless ISP

[Guy.Ram () usa telekom de]

> Hello,
>
> I'm hoping to learn some pointers and get advice for a colleague hoping to
> establishing a rural wireless-ISP in South America. It's the typical story
> as in most other South American countries the capital city is served to
> some extent by the monopoly provider and the rural towns and villages are
> very poorly served.  The intention is to establish Internet Kiosks where
> the locals can access the internet and make VOIP calls even transact some
> ecommerce. 
>
> In my limited search I did come across a wireless system by Analog Devices
> know as "corDECT", that is doing a good job over in India.  But not to
> constrain the options, we're hoping to learn about any solution that is
> suitable for this situation.
Any suggestions on:
>       b) Necessary hardware & software components 
>       c) Installation (the easier the better) & maintenance requirements
> (lower is better)  
>       d) how to get the traffic generated out at lowest cost  
>
> thanks,
>
> -guy ram
>
> Email: guy.ram () usa telekom de