On 12/5/14, 14:52 , Hannigan, Martin wrote:
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> On Dec 5, 2014, at 3:33 PM, Reid Fishler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> Marty-
>> What facility would you like to create a leaf node in? There really is no other facility of note in the MSP area.
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>> Reid
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> You tell me. I heard there was a Zayo or other competitive facility somewhere in the area. Perhaps the local team knows more?
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> Best,
I think an alternate location is important and necessary for the
long-term stability of our market. However, there are two near-term
problems, 501(c)(x) status (where probably x=6), and a hardware upgrade
that we need to focus on first. An additional location is pointless if
we don't survive our burst of success in the current location.
I need to apologize, between travel in late October and early November,
a bad cold in Mid-November, and the holiday I haven't made much progress
on a upgrade plan. I hope to make some good progress over the next
couple weeks.
A member survey of expansion plans was brought up, I think that is a
wonderful idea especially to provide some data to go with a upgrade
plan. Is someone willing to take on the task of a member survey?
Thanks.
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