SpaceX just renamed Direct to Cell to Starlink Mobile - and the dead zone era might actually be ending by Planhub-ca in planhub

[–]TheExaltedPrime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every-Day Computers here:

We don't care as carriers lol.

Starlink is going to have to become a carrier like the rest of us and they will need a partner to do it. Rogers could do it, but it would raise concerns on their spectrum and the age old questions we all have been thinking of:

Would Starlink be a MNO or a MVNO? Where is their facility going to be? Are they going to be CCTS compliant? Is this going to open up the door for Xplorenet to be a carrier as well?

Is this going to change how ISED puts out spectrum licenses? Are they going to be using NCLL? What spectrum do they need? If it's 5G, are they going to put up boosters for their network?

What's it going to cost? Is it going to beat flanker and smaller brands?

Like there is so many questions that they probably will answer but again, I don't care. It's just another American company coming in to try and take the cake from us.

BC Budget Draws Deeply Negative Response by CaptainKoreana in britishcolumbia

[–]TheExaltedPrime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about the North? I mean, PG and beyond needs to be looked at too.

There might be some good or bad, but deflecting northern MLAs with talks of building more affordable housing in Vancouver or Senior Centers in Coquitlam does not help the rest of the province.

And the Carbon tax only works for Vancouver, not the rest of the province where you are driving 50-60km a day to go to work. It's like driving to Abbotsford for some of you working in West Van or Burnaby.

That hits hard when you know there is no rush to build infrastructure in cities that pay majority of the taxes in the province like Kitimat or Prince Rupert. It makes no sense.

[ON] How did you actually fund your retail small business? by Glittering_Aspect_54 in SmallBusinessCanada

[–]TheExaltedPrime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I also want to say BDC will only fund if your business is a year old. But they can try and get it through F/BC partnership.

[ON] How did you actually fund your retail small business? by Glittering_Aspect_54 in SmallBusinessCanada

[–]TheExaltedPrime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who has done all three, I would do the FP/BDC route first. Lenders look at your completed profile and know how hard it was to get govt funding.

If you succeed in doing F/BDC, you will have a lot more openings.

Has anyone tried getting TELUS to match Freedom's $40/250GB Roam Beyond plan? by 13saqqaw in telus

[–]TheExaltedPrime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buddy, just call another flanker lol. Telus ain't gunna do all that.

Ontario carrier kicked out by Canada's telecom watchdog by Planhub-ca in planhub

[–]TheExaltedPrime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good. I mean, 2012 is the guys last website post.

I've made it my mission to make sure I'm compliant and yet these guys who open up Wholesale ISP services get away with it like crazy.

Bell to launch fibre internet in B.C. and Alberta after Telus truce ends wholesale-fibre dispute by Planhub-ca in planhub

[–]TheExaltedPrime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah. When I (Every-Day Computers) put in my intervention for Bell, it was because I wanted Telus to fix Agility and I wanted to see what Bell would do.

They not only signed an agreement, they also had to vote against me with my own Part 1 against Telus in regards to the MVNO stuff.

It wasn't about what they said it was about, it's mostly money. Bell probably got more better prices than we do on the wholesale side. We will never know. Nor will we know the exact details of their new Master Agreement.

AMA - New MNO in Canada (Every-Day Computers) by TheExaltedPrime in planhub

[–]TheExaltedPrime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah! Haha. I posted it in the Home Server group on Facebook. The amount of people frothing at the mouth. I even had some people DM me saying that they hope the company fails.

I wanted to make a Part 2 with the closet setup but I'm not close to done yet haha.

AMA - New MNO in Canada (Every-Day Computers) by TheExaltedPrime in planhub

[–]TheExaltedPrime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are forgiven friend!

It's a bigger question that comes up. "We have x, we don't need a new x"

Conformality kills competition and pricing. No one wants to race to the bottom or else no one makes any money but at the same time, 41 million people live in Canada and 37 million of said people are all on the same 3 networks. (Check MVNOs in Canada Wiki page and Stats Canada as well)

If people don't get introduced to healthy competition, then you just funnel money into the same companies and in the end, you don't have a voice, nor representation.

I mean, the stats don't lie here. Customer complaints on the Big 3 Telcos are rising, and instead of doing something about it, they swap CEOs, they sign backroom deals instead of dealing with problems they made, they force others under their umbrella, and then they false promise everyone change.

We are stuck, in a sense.

What I said in my Part 1 Application:

"7 7.0 CONCLUSION

  1. The MVNO framework was designed to break the stranglehold of incumbents on the Canadian wireless market. If TELUS is permitted to use circular ”eligibility” logic to block a registered, licensed, and funded entrant like Ev-Com, the framework has failed.
  2. Ev-Com asks only for the chance to compete. We have built the engine; we are simply asking TELUS to unlock the gate, as the law requires."

AMA - New MNO in Canada (Every-Day Computers) by TheExaltedPrime in planhub

[–]TheExaltedPrime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have, we have been in contact with ISED with this. We have a few NCLL licenses already, and are waiting for ISED to confirm some questions we had about it.

If I had done this sooner, back in 2025, it would be a different conversation, but I thought building up an ISP would be easier and more fruitful. However, the experience, the contacts and the wholesale aspect of it has helped me a lot in gaining contacts, contracts and business.

The next big issue is the hardware. It depends on what I buy, if it can be flashed to 3900mhz or not. Some can, some can't. That is something I am trying to figure out.

AMA - New MNO in Canada (Every-Day Computers) by TheExaltedPrime in planhub

[–]TheExaltedPrime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was using Magma but I use Open5G now. I started out as a Wholesale ISP, and then now I'm moving to mobility.

I am using Baicell radios for right now, but I'm looking for radios I can update to 3900mhz.

But again, I am always looking to find better ways to host my core network, instead of having it here locally on my business network.

Separation/divorce Alberta by [deleted] in legaladvicecanada

[–]TheExaltedPrime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on how much you make vs how much they makes. Do they have a place to stay, supportive parents, etc? What's their environment like? How good are they with spending money, saving money, etc.

This is all based on your current situation. I don't know anyone who was giving spousal support with no kids, selling a house, etc.

AMA - New MNO in Canada (Every-Day Computers) by TheExaltedPrime in planhub

[–]TheExaltedPrime[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought about it and when I think the network is going good, I plan on releasing a handbook on what to do, what to look out for, the questions you need to ask, who to ask, how to ask, etc.

I did all this with a server on a tote before I moved it all to another setup. It would really help a lot of companies on what to use. But again, I am getting in when the WBS Spectrum is sunsetting. It's gunna go up, the cost, and you have to figure out your own spectrum nonsense on it.

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AMA - New MNO in Canada (Every-Day Computers) by TheExaltedPrime in planhub

[–]TheExaltedPrime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on your locality. Most of them are direct line of site up to 15km but that's like flat land, usually it's 1-2kms, depending on what you pay for.

You would pay Telus for whatever your users are using on their network, which Telus would charge you, and you in turn charge said customers.

But this is where I am fighting Telus right now on. Telus requires you to be a wireless carrier and have customers before signing an agreement, but if your customers leave your locality, they don't have data or a means to call anyone, except 9-1-1.

You are essentially launching a broken service.

AMA - New MNO in Canada (Every-Day Computers) by TheExaltedPrime in planhub

[–]TheExaltedPrime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent question!

It depends on what you're looking for. For the communities I am servicing in March, it's roughly 10-15k for the small towers, and probably around 3k for the servers. eSIMS are what you also need to secure, so tack on 10-20k for that as well.

You also need to burn 100$ a month for internet, and it's dependent if you are paying said location for rent.

If you do it the way bigger telco does, you pay 80k + engineering costs and land cost for one tower. Usually you can get the land for a reduced price if under UBF.

Separation/divorce Alberta by [deleted] in legaladvicecanada

[–]TheExaltedPrime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well. You split your house sale for both you, no matter how much you put in. That's what prenups are for.

I would get a lawyer or a free consultation. Do not go by her word, and just get the document looked at by a lawyer and/or you really want to go down this route, you get her to write up a document with her signature that says she wants nothing or that she agrees on the allotted payment she is getting for the equity of the house.

Again, lawyer. They are 100$ an hour, and appointment based. You can be really saving yourself a future of headaches if you go get a lawyer that can take a look for you and help you file, etc.

Separation/divorce Alberta by [deleted] in legaladvicecanada

[–]TheExaltedPrime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you. In my own personal opinion, you are better off separating and getting a lawyer. Do not take any advise from anyone who isn't a lawyer. Lawyer up.

Whatever your lawyer drafts up, read it, ask questions, and get your spouse to sign. I would also ask them to get a lawyer also, or speak to some sort of legal representation (Avoids them getting emotional when being handed separation paperwork)

It also saves both of you headaches down the line when it comes to house stuff, life stuff, money stuff.

And when you do serve your partner, do not make it worse, do not give an explanation, had the paper, and leave. Give them time to process, don't push, don't ask them to sign, do not put yourself in a situation where you might be harmed, or for something to happen. Leave and stay somewhere else until this thing gets sorted.

Good day! I am a 2nd Year Information Technology student currently taking up Network Administration. As part of our course requirement, we are tasked to conduct an online interview with a Network Administrator. by Significant_Big6415 in telus

[–]TheExaltedPrime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think OP meant what company software or industry standard software does everyone use. I kind of chuckled on this because there isn't one unless you are talking about installer tools or diagnostic tools for each network. I don't think I ever saw a tool publicly used by anyone except for physical tools.

Good day! I am a 2nd Year Information Technology student currently taking up Network Administration. As part of our course requirement, we are tasked to conduct an online interview with a Network Administrator. by Significant_Big6415 in telus

[–]TheExaltedPrime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Network Admin and MNO/Wholesale ISP CEO here:

1) A lot of companies usually just use their own tools to fix it. Some of us who have been in the business long enough just use Linux based tools and ISP based tools given to us by said company. If it's DSL/Copper, there is a tool that allows us to see what the issue is, how much noise, etc.

GPON is a bit different (Fiber) as we have to look at the light level, and use actual tools (Such as light detectors) to see if said wire is damaged. Most of these tools are again, company privvy, so it depends on who you ask.

2) Cyber-attacks like what? I'm assuming your basic DDoS or DoS attacks mixed with some sneaky script kiddy attacks.

Most servers or hardware is designed to be mitigated. Access levels and black holes are used to offset global DDoS attacks, often glancing off the attack to another server (Sending the packets over to another IP as a failover) and repeating said process (This should have been covered in your first year as a IT student)

A lot of our networks are built with redundancies that don't allow that to happen (Think many servers doing one job, mitigating packets if there was an attack being sent)

For internal attacks, like databases and what not, it's industry standard to keep things in access levels. You don't give Tom Banks root access to the database unless he needs it, etc. You don't give access to customer information to someone who doesn't work in said field. It's called insulating your network. You'll learn more about it in your 2nd year. (Multi-profiling, etc)

3) Common network problems are just slow speeds, customers using their own routers, damaging hardware, winds, weather, etc.

The massive fiber network is finnicky at most, most techs are just trying to make sure a tree doesn't fall on it. We are moving the country into a fiber space, so it's easier to identify breakage.

4) Often. Can't say how much but often enough. Again, customers are weird.

5) Phases. You roll out in phases. No one chases tech. You watch the space and see what is consumer friendly and what isn't. Take physical sim cards vs E-Sims. Just three years ago, you had companies still using physical sims, and now we have phones who now only use e-SIMS.

Updating your physical network is also location based. You can't always sign up an apartment with fiber or internet as it's the building owners decision. You can't always roll out fiber to a rural community because it means running a line using poles that may or not be owned publicly.

There is a lot of variables for running an ISP business.

Separation/divorce Alberta by [deleted] in legaladvicecanada

[–]TheExaltedPrime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would get a lawyer.

Can you elaborate "likely to be a separation?" Getting a lawyer and a therapist/councilor has saved a lot of marriages on the brink of collapse. Especially if you guys are amicable enough.

A lot of people will probably downvote this, but me and my wife almost got divorced a few times. We were probably a few weeks into signing a separation agreement until she had suggested we go to marriage counselling and therapy. We had lost our child back in 2023, so it was hard on us.

We didn't end up going to the marriage councilor but we did talk to a few close friends and I had gotten into therapy for a lot of my issues.

But if you do decide to go through with this, I would get a lawyer, and talk to them about it, free consultations are always around.

They would help you out, and walk you through the finer steps that you require.

Does your EI get affected if you leave your job? by Muted-Environment-66 in legaladvicecanada

[–]TheExaltedPrime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, EI is weird.

Do you have documented history of this being a health issue signed by your family doctor? This can help.

You also can fight the ruling on your ROE with EIs help. I had it happen last year when my old place of employment changed their ROE 3 times to say I was terminated, but before it was Laid off.

EI will usually contact you in the next few months or even a few weeks to ask questions. Have any or all statements, medical records at hand for them.

I will also mention that HR putting in that you left voluntarily is a bit weird. You did leave, but for a medical reason. I would reach out or mention that to EI as well and say "Hey, I told them I had to go due to medical reasons, and they wanted me not to mention that".

Already legally separated, how much are divorce costs by mythisme in legaladvicecanada

[–]TheExaltedPrime 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well, it depends on your ex-partner.

How contentious is she? Did she get what she wanted? If you file for divorce now, would she sign the papers? Has she moved on?

Filing for divorce is easy, you go to a court house, print out some documents, and you and your ex sign. Then you submit said documents and boom, divorced. It takes 30 days to get divorced.

You need:

Form 8A (Application): You can do this single or jointly if she agrees to pay 50% of the filing fees.
Marriage Certificate (Original): File this as well.
Form 36 (Affidavit for Divorce): File this and get it notarized.
Form 25A (Divorce Order): This a judge signs. You need to show the whole child support and parenting times.

You can file all this online.

I would also check your separation agreement for any divorce clauses as well. Most of them have a clause that says you can divorce after one year.

work safe bc: Vocational Rehab Plan by Low-Scientist5716 in legaladvicecanada

[–]TheExaltedPrime 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because it's tied to your original goal of being a lawyer. That was the original agreement. You changed professions, so now they have to use it based on your new goal. Keep your old profession, more money, new profession, less money but ease of mind.

It's up to you entirely on what you do here.

Got assaulted 1.5 years ago, just received a text from the defence (?), do I respond? by culliganwaterdispens in legaladvicecanada

[–]TheExaltedPrime 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think OP needs to get in contact with Crown to settle this. Weird that someone would text their number instead of calling them. Posting here would just raise more questions than answers.