Re: Wholesale DSL implementation in Canada

[Mike Tancsa <mike () sentex net>]

On 12/13/2010 10:10 AM, James Smith wrote:
> We're looking at implementing a DSL private network in various provinces in Canada.  There seems to be two main ways 
> to do this: build the network yourself by creating relationships with the local DSL providers (Bell, Telus, MTS, etc) 
> ; or build the network using a third-party that already has a DSL infrastructure in place.  The third-party DSL 
> infrastructure is a sure thing, since they've been doing it for a while.  However, we're looking at a large number of 
> locations so the cost of implementing the DSL internally seems to be more compelling.
>
> Not having implemented a DSL infrastructure before, I'm wondering if anyone on NANOG has any advice on this?  What 
> technical or political issues might we run into?  What is the best choice of hardware? (Juniper or Cisco)?  Feel free 
> to contact me off-list if you'd prefer.

For regulations, start with http://www.crtc.gc.ca/

How you can lease copper loops, how you can colo in CO etc are all laid
out in various tariffs

        ---Mike