Re: Best ways to ensure redundancy with no terrestrial ISPs

[Mike Hammett <nanog () ics-il net>]

Any existing WISPs? 




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Mike Hammett 
Intelligent Computing Solutions 

Midwest Internet Exchange 

The Brothers WISP 

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From: "Ross Tajvar" <ross () tajvar io> 
To: "North American Network Operators' Group" <nanog () nanog org> 
Sent: Saturday, August 3, 2019 2:30:43 PM 
Subject: Best ways to ensure redundancy with no terrestrial ISPs 


Hi all, 


A friend of mine is trying to set up a network in a location where there is no fiber (or copper) for many miles. As 
bandwidth requirements are low (<1M for the foreseeable future) but uptime is important, he was looking at using 
multiple cell modems from separate carriers as redundant uplinks. I am concerned that different cell carriers might be 
using the same transport providers to a given tower, so that wouldn't be truly redundant. Another option would be using 
a satellite provider as a backup for cellular. (The high latency that comes with satellite is not an issue.) 


A fixed-radio solution would likely be too expensive upfront as it would require building towers. 


Am I missing any other options or considerations? 


Thanks, 
Ross