Hosting a WIFI station what do you know

[AsphaltAnihil8r]

THIS WAS SENT TO ME FROM A REPUTABLE COMPANY THAT IS BRACHING OUT,,,,WHAT DO YOU THINK ,,AM I AT RISK OF SOMETHING BAD HAPPENING...
******= names changed..




We are seeking members to host our WIFI Base Stations (Normal Desktop
Computer & Small WIFI Antenna) in their homes or offices. If you are
interested in being a host email us at: **********.com or call
688-674-PAID. See additional information regarding the program below:

What You Get:

$150.00 for the first 12 Months = $1,800 Per 1st Year

$350 for the next 12 Months. = $4,200 Per 2nd Year

Free High Speed Wireless Internet Access

Use of a Free Dell Computer.


In Exchange You Agree To The Following Terms:

On ******** behalf YOU AGREE to purchase/finance Dell WIFI Equipment
over 12 months at $350 Per Month. That will cost $4,200 for the year.
(Remember!! You are getting a hosting fee of to cover this cost)

After one year, when the Finance Term is completed, the Dell Computer
Equipment will be the property of *******.

You will provide access to the Equipment for maintenance and service 1
time per month or on an as needed basis and in the case of equipment
failure. We will give you approximately 24 hours of impending service
call.

What You $ NET $

Year 1

You are Paid $500 Hosting Fee Per Month: $500
You Pay $350 finance Fee Per Month (To Dell - $350
The first 12 months you Net $150 Per Month: $150
X 12 Mo.

The first 12 months you Net $1800 total. $1,800

Year 2

You are Paid $350 Hosting Fee Per Month: $350
x 12 Mo.

The first 12 months you Net $1800 total. $4,200
You Will Net $6,000 Over the Course of Two Years!!!!

 

[kgouldsk]

UMM.....the only thing I'd be concerned about is if they become unable to pay you at some time during the first year. That's a pretty expensive exposure - $350 per month. If you could get that up front, it would be much better. Other than that, if you have any security concerns, plug the dam!n thing in in the corner, and leave it. SIGN ME UP!

Kevin

 

[turbojimmy]

I'm not sure which "reputable" company it is, but I can tell you that the math doesn't work.

Sounds like a scam to sell Dell computer equipment but it's not obvious to me what the catch is. Looks like you pay Dell directly for the equipment - they must get a commission. Then they stop paying you the $500/mo and you're stuck holding the bag with the $350/mo. payment for the equipment.

The equipment costs <$1,000 but you're "financing" it for $350/mo (but they're "paying" you $500/mo). Access is $30/mo for DSL (varies by location).

I don't understand their business model. The cost per site needs to be a fraction of what they're paying you in order for them to come close to break-even. I'd want to know how they intend to make money. Are they charging their end-users? How much? Who are they? What kind of traffic do they anticipate for your site?

Jim

 

[kgouldsk]

Yeah, what Jim said. Which is why I want my first year payments up front.....



Then.....sign me up!