How do I become my own isp?

>>60604201
get lots of $$$
rent pipe lines
enjoy being your own spy.

buy or run dark fiber to your nearest telco hotel / peering center. Pay or convince a carrier to peer with you.

How do I start an electric company? How do I supply my city with water?

>>60604232
Well if it were for me. I would use a rain water tank with a filtration system, solar panels and a couple generators.

>>60604201
Ask for a government grant, promise high speeds, then deliver dialup speeds while pocketing the extra cash.

>>60604201
Lease available infrastructure, ask a big IP. Then hope they aren't spying on you.

>>60604261
didn't the bongs do something like this?

>>60604201
start laying cable.

There's an article on HN about this a few weeks/month ago

>>60604201
you need to rent space (bandwidth) directly from the companies that own the physical end of the internet. years back in america that would be level3 for most of the country. then you can sublet to others under your corporate banner like timewarnerAT&T

but the government likes playing favorites with people who donate shit loads of money to campaigns so even google had a uphill battle with google fiber since it was like well every one else doesnt want you to do this