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Re: Local Loop Install.
- From: Robert Sherrard
- Date: Wed Apr 26 23:39:21 2006
Thanks to everyone for their comments and suggestions...
I was able to reach some mutually agreeable terms with the local loop
provider... after pushing a little bit.
Rob
Derek J. Balling wrote:
Also bear in mind that after your lease expires, they might could very
well be SOL if the new tenant decides "I don't want telco monstronsity
in the space I'm paying for", and they'd have every right to simply
rip it out (and possibly keep it, depending on your area's local
landlord/tenant laws, as it would be considered "abandoned by the
former tenant" [you]).
I'm not sure if you want to remind them of that, but I think it'd be
good form for full disclosure, since they might get dozens of
customers dependent on that hardware and suddenly have nowhere to put
it if you ever decide to leave.
Cheers,
D
On Apr 26, 2006, at 4:23 PM, Aaron Gagnier wrote:
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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Derek J. Balling
Systems Administrator
Vassar College
124 Raymond Ave
Box 13 - Computer Center 217
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
(845) 437-7231
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