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Re: Local Loop Install.
- From: Aaron Gagnier
- Date: Wed Apr 26 19:24:06 2006
I personally don't see how it would be unreasonable to ask for something
if they want to use your space that you're paying for. Myself I would
ask for the discount on service and also try to get the install waived
or at least reduced.
-ag
Robert Sherrard wrote:
I've got an interesting question / situation...
I've got a local loop provider that we're looking at using for some
fiber connectivity. The long story is that there’s no real great place
for them to place their gear in the entire building, sort of paying rent
to the landlord, placing gear in our suite, or placing gear in an
uncontrolled room , i.e. no cooling, no controlled access. This
“local-loop” provider is asking to place this gear into our space… while
this gear is to provide us with fiber connectivity back to a carrier
hotel; they’re also looking to service other tenants in our building. It
is unrealistic to ask this provider for some sort of a kickback, or
monthly discount on service? They’re hitting us up for an install fee,
maybe they could waive that? Anyone have some thoughts on this? Am I
being unrealistic in thinking that, if they are going to profit by
having gear in our space, we should expect to see a small return or
favor? The only other option for them is to spend money and lease a
small room, or modify an existing smaller room in the building to fit
their needs.
Rob
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