> What is considered a good users (subscribers) to available ports
> (modems) ratio for an ISP? I need this to make some projections on
> router (livingston), equipments, lines, etc costs.
Hard to say.... seems national average discounting AOL 10:1 .... most
larger isps 14:1 small isps 5:1
Large i would say 50K clients or more
Small under 200
BUT, this depends on your pricing structure... if you offer 'unlimited
access' expect to have to use a lower ratio say 8:1 rather than 10:1...
In general, I would start with a realistic projection of say 100 lines for
1000 clients, but keeping some cash on hand in case you need to change the
ratio....
> Have any of you marketed internet access as an employee benefit. IE:
> Employer (thru payroll deduction) purchases internet access on a group
> rate. One bill, many users.
interesting idea!
-- Aloha,Sherwood