How to Start Your Own ISP Business

When you plan for establishing your ISP business you are literally forced to accept bigger challenges. No doubt establishment cost of this business has dropped down nowadays but competition still remains tougher. This business in itself is a great decision to materialize. Other important factor that must be given due consideration is one must be ready to work for longer hours.

Bulk of mails and queries are to be responded daily. ISP business requires too much time from you – don’t forget subscribers who always expect you to listen to their queries and act.

Starting new business helps one enjoy newer avenues and make life prosperous. ISP is one such business but you should remember that it can prove worthless if you don’t have clear idea about ISP strategy and better function. Business acumen is most important factor to make ISP business mega success. In other aspects involved licensing is mandatory, so is important employer ID numbers, domain name registration and trademark application. Business checking account and banking are key functionaries. A pre-approved credit line is important besides merchant accounts to receive payments through credit cards or direct checking account facilities.

Business Basics

List of accessories can be endless but basic requirements are phone system, security service, CPA & Attorney and other minor items required to establish ISP business. Billing and accounting software should be handled carefully because it can literally make or break the profitability and image of ISP business particularly when new attempt has been made and the entrepreneur is keen for further leaps. Customizable off-the-shelf ISP invoicing system is accepted wholeheartedly due to development in technology.

Business Strategy

When you start your ISP business remain careful in its planning particularly integrating various sections of your group with centralized tracking section from where best monitoring is formulated. Proper mechanism helps in tracking receivable and payable accounts, invoices, customer details and usage details etc. Such strategies help an entrepreneur to take effective business decision for ISP business that may move further in the due course of time.

Planning and Execution

Bad debts are common in ISP business for which you require best collection agencies that concentrate on all default cases. Internet connection taken must be of best quality. Local loop networking is too much costlier which may make ISP a costlier business. Lots of risks are involved in it which needs to be understood while venturing in it. Though internet saturated facilities have made ISP lucrative business efforts should also be made to minimize risks.

Better Prospects

Excellent business plan is of great help for flourishing ISP business. Office setup must have proper security because several valuable servers and computer equipments are required to be installed there. Have any of the protocols between Plain Telephone Service Protocol and Network News Relay to relay internet service after assessing them. Know more about them and check advantages and disadvantages. It must be noted though that investment at the initial stage remains high in establishing equipments. Select reliable equipments only.

91 Comments

  • Connie Muguvu said on July 28, 2010
    I would like to start an ISP business here in Southern Africa. I already have a consulting firm here in Malawi. I need held on the business starter pack and probably where to get the right equipment. DMS, Malawi, +265 1 879 131
  • adekunle said on August 12, 2010
    need a detailed business plan on starting an isp business in lagos, nigeria. information on equipments are needed also. ade
  • Gerald said on August 26, 2010
    i need to start an isp in uganda but what do i need as a list of requirements please outline the details
  • pereira said on September 23, 2010
    hi, i need to setup a isp wireless broadband internet for my clients in a radius of 200km. pls reply , regards, Spereira
  • osman said on October 7, 2010
    i need to start ISP in Afghanistan but what do i need requirements and how much will it cost proximately for better speed
  • OLFAT said on October 21, 2010
    I would like to establish high speed Wireless broadband provider /Wireless ISP in the UK. where can I get the right equipment.
  • eric said on October 24, 2010
    I would love to start a wireless broadband internet business in Jamaica, West Indies. Please outline the names of the equipments needed to start.
  • Achille SABURONKA said on March 22, 2011
    I would like to start a comfortable and high speed broadband provider in Burundi. Please explain me how to handle it
  • Newman said on August 2, 2011
    hello partners! i would like to start an ISP high speed broadband and wireless in Botswana as local ISP. please i need ur help
  • Ahmed said on August 13, 2011
    I cannot thank you enough 4 this article. I want to an ISP PROVIDER. Kindly email me for more and most obliged.
  • Olawale said on October 27, 2011
    I am interested in Wireless ISP, can i get help please... thinking of setting-up one in Ogun State, Nigeria.
  • Amit Wani said on July 16, 2012
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  • Clement Didimalang said on July 25, 2012
    Hi I would like to become an ISP in Gaborone, Botswana. I am not familiar with the industry but I know there is a market. Please advise me on what I need to do. Thank you.
  • Jonathan said on July 30, 2012
    I live in rural, Lake/Golf course suburban area in East Texas with 2-3-apartment facilities and rental cabins etc.. lots of people are using satellite internet and Hotspot internet. I am looking to provide High speed MIFI or direct line threw existing phone service internet. Can anyone direct me in the right direction?
  • obyno said on September 30, 2012
    I WANT TO START AN ISP BUSINESS IN LAGOS NIGERIA, SO I NEED A DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT ALL THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND COST. THANKS.
  • Siva Prasad said on December 24, 2012
    Hi. I am planning to start an ISP Business. Can you guide me What are the basic equipment and how to install and operate. If you have a project on this. kindly send it to my email. My email is : sivaconnects@gmail.com
  • John said on January 5, 2013
    I want to start a wifi internet service in a city that has a lot of big mountains. Can it be possible wimountains not be a barrier ? What is the likely costs and how can I get high quality equipments for this business? Please send me an email. Serious business people should contact no jokes and waiting for your response. Email is johncar93@gmail.com Thanks
  • jacob said on January 30, 2013
    I want to start broadband internet to my local cable network. which devices for used for providing? DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT ALL THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND COST. India.. kerala.THANKS.
  • Sanipe Iwowari Benjamin said on February 14, 2013
    I want to start an ISP business here in Rivers State, Nigeria. I already have a business centre I need help on the business starter pack and probably where to get the right equipment, also how to go about it. i need a detailed informations and the necessary agents to contact. Thanks
  • PRASENJIT MONDAL said on February 23, 2013
    i am 4m kolkata, westbengal, india i wanna start a isp business. Can you guide me What are the basic equipment and how to install and operate. If you have a project on this. kindly send it to my email. My email is : tijnesarpworld@gmail.com mob no-009804167608/009062140115 plz tell me what should be my next step, plzzz help
  • limbani haresh said on March 1, 2013
    I am a middle class man and farmer i want to start isp business in my city so plz sand me details
  • Buchi Obi said on March 2, 2013
    I want to be an ISP in Owerri Imo State Nigeria. Pls let me know the opportunities, possibilities, operational requirement, equipment requirement and cost. Tnx.
  • Daniela said on March 3, 2013
    Hi, i want to setup a isp wireless broadband in Akure Ondo state in Nigeria. and am also looking at the possibilities of selling data services to companies also. I need a reputable company that can supply me with all the equipments I need and if possible security and setup also. I await your Response..
  • HOMENET Kenya said on March 20, 2013
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  • Abraham said on April 15, 2013
    Hello, I want to setup an ISP wireless broadband in Gyuinea and also looking at the possibilities of selling data services to local companies. I need a reputable company that can supply me with all the equipments and training I need and if possible security and setup also. Thanks, Abraham
  • neel said on April 20, 2013
    Hi, i want to start an isp business in Tikapur, kailali Nepal. Can you guide me what are the basic equipment and how to install and operate. If you have a project on this , kindly send it to my .email : saudnirmal@gmail.com
  • J S Kay said on April 23, 2013
    need to start an ISP IN AFRICA COULD BE KIND ENOUGH TO ELABORATE. I JUST NEED TO OFFER PAY AS YOU GO WIRELESS.
  • Adeshina Taofeek said on July 1, 2013
    Need to start an isp in lagos Nigeria, Please i need full detailed business plan.
  • omprakash said on July 7, 2013
    I want to start isp in my city can you guide me
  • jijah1900 said on July 9, 2013
    Need to start an ISP business in my area, kindly let me know the detail and equipment required to deploy wireless and point to point and point to multipoints. what frequency will be the best reliable and cost effective for the business. Thanks Jijah1900
  • mait said on July 16, 2013
    I want to start an ISP business in Shillong, India, if you can guide me on what are the basic equipment, how to install, operate. I just need information on the resources needed for this venture and the procedure to register the business as a company. Thank you.
  • Alistair said on August 13, 2013
    I would like to start a wireless broadband ISP,I live in south Africa and find myself struggling to find decent internet at high speeds, i have decided if i cant find someone to provide me with this service then i would do it myself.But my somewhat limited experience with ISP's has led me here.I would like to know the details and requirements, including high quality equipment, the possible prices of this ,as well as any training that would help with setting this ISP, And any other necessary requirements. Thanks thank you for your help so far. Alistair
  • shafeeque said on September 11, 2013
    I would like to start broadband service in kerala(India), tell me about procedures, equipment, license & bandwidth, etc. 09947749994
  • TUNJI ADEDEJI said on October 28, 2013
    What are the basic equipments needed to start ISP business in Nigeria and how to get these equipments. Is it possible for one to sell a customized modem of his own to subscribers?
  • haris said on December 3, 2013
    I like to establish a wireless(Wifi) network in INDIA(karnataka), in the radius within 10km, as i am planning to take Band width from the service provider. and planning to install Base station. kindly provide me the details of requirements, equipments, license and the approval required to establish a network. and what would be the estimated budget to start with.
  • Christian said on March 31, 2014
    i need details of this business
  • raheez said on April 21, 2014
    kerala, india. i would like to start small isp please send me the equipment details
  • WEST D.G said on April 25, 2014
    I WANT TO START AN ISP BUSINESS IN LAGOS KINDLY LIST OUT THE EQUIPMENT DETAILS AND COSTS
  • kamara said on May 23, 2014
    Hello, i want to start my own ISP in Africa, but there is low bandwidth and high latency in africa, i was thinking about ethernet over copper, i will like to know about it service in africa and the right equipment need plus the budget to set up for client in radius of 50km to 100km
  • ravikumar said on June 19, 2014
    Sir, I want to start the isp business in chennai india. Fiber to the home concept. So please give me your valuable guidance to me. as soon as possible.
  • Victor said on July 18, 2014
    I want to start a wireless internet service provider company in south africa my problem is what office IT equipment do i need to have? please help me its urgent
  • raghav said on August 2, 2014
    Hey @ravikumar, I am in Delhi and want to do something similar. email me at raghav1987[at]gmail if you'd like to talk :)
  • BENJAMIN said on August 8, 2014
    please outline for me the basic equipments for starting up an isp company. i really want start up one
  • Johnny shrestha said on August 16, 2014
    Sir, I want to start the isp business in Kathmandu , Nepal. So please give me your valuable guidance to me. What are the basic equipments needed to start ISP business in Nepal and how to get these equipments?
  • kuldeep singh said on August 23, 2014
    sir , i want to start isp in panipat so please give me detail procedure of isp
  • karthik said on September 24, 2014
    Sir, I want to start the isp business in vizianagaram so plz guide me what is basic bandwidth I have to take and basic equipment for isp please give me the project details for isp. Thank you
  • veeresh said on September 28, 2014
    Please help me with a detailed report on isp
  • Nazim Kabiri said on October 8, 2014
    I would like to establish a wireless(Wifi) network in Afghanistan(Kabul), in the radius within 5KM, as I am planning to take Bandwidth from a primary service provider and reselling it to other clients around. Kindly provide me the details of requirements, equipments, license and the approval required to establish a network. and what would be the estimated budget to start with. Thanks in advance.
  • Ugochuks said on October 12, 2014
    i want to start an ISP company in enugu Nigeria, can you help me with the basic steps to achieving a well planned and effective ISP company
  • K V Rajesh said on November 20, 2014
    Hi. I am planning to start an ISP Business in Visakhapatnam city, Andhra pradesh, India. Can you guide me What are the basic equipment and how to install and operate. If you have a project on this. kindly send it to my email: venkat.rjsh@gmail.com
  • pavan said on November 27, 2014
    Hi, I'm Pavan from India. I need clear details (from base) of stating an ISP. Thanks & Regards, Pavan, email. pavanramaraos@gmail.com, skype. Pavan Ramarao.
  • chandru said on December 15, 2014
    Hi, I'm chandru from tamil nadu, India. Like rajesh & pavan i too need a clear details for the ISP from basics , what are all the equipments needed and how to install them ? my mailid is chandrasekar92be@gmail.com
  • harish said on December 18, 2014
    Hi, I'm harish from andra pradesh, India. I need an clear details for the ISP from basics ,How provide us the main internet line that we are going to share , what are all the equipments needed and minimum amount required to setup the project in a small town. thanks regards. Mail id imharish143@gmail.com,naiduarigela498@gmail.com
  • boby said on December 20, 2014
    India. I would like to start here so plz help me......bobbyjose007rc@yahoo.com
  • LowCostIP said on December 30, 2014
    I would like to start an ISP providing service in my hometown for a cheaper cost. I need some basic details on how to start. I have very little idea on this but i am highly interested and would like to learn the fundamentals.
  • Krishna Kumar said on January 5, 2015
    Hi, I'm Krishna from Kerala, India. i need a clear details for the ISP from basics , what are all the equipments needed and how to install them ? my mailid is kkmk1976gmail.com
  • vina said on January 6, 2015
    I am from Gulbarga, Karanataka. Planning to start own ISP please provide details. on visp963 at gmail.com visp963@gmail.com
  • Jake said on January 16, 2015
    I have a very good market for ISP in my place. So I'm looking forward to start my Private Organization. Please help me in getting all the basic stuff I need. like business plan and things that I need to buy. I want to start with 100 customers first and then plan accordingly. Please contact me at - jakemail848@gmail.com and I'm sure I will have something for you in return.
  • Dhinakar said on January 19, 2015
    Hi this is Dhinakar from Karnataka looking to start my Own ISP in Yadgir Karnataka.
  • gyana said on January 21, 2015
    I want to start an Ethernet based isp broad band service, Please guide me to get the details of equipment required with model no. and plan. Please sen dme by mail (gyanaranjanpal@gmail.com)
  • seun said on January 29, 2015
    I would like to know the details required to set up an ISP here in Kaduna state , Nigeria. thank you.
  • Sabrina said on February 1, 2015
    I would like to start an ISP in Haiti.Please send more info. Thanks.
  • Debabrata Shit said on February 10, 2015
    Want to start broadband service center in Egra town (Purba Medinipur, West bengal, pin 721429, India) area. Need a clarification of process & total estimate.
  • ajay singh said on February 24, 2015
    i would like to start an ISP in UP.Please send more info. Thanks
  • Swikar Regmi said on February 26, 2015
    Hi, I want to be ISP in Nepal. But I am not sure what sort of material and plan I should have. I would be thankful if you could guide me providing all the necessary idea about establishing it.
  • Mitul Modi said on March 2, 2015
    I would like to start ISP business in small town of Gujarat please contact me on mbmodi111@gmail.com
  • Umesh Ambalagi said on March 4, 2015
    Respected sir, I am looking to start my own ISP in my city in solapur. I am looking to get at least 1000 clients to start with and proceed further. Please help me get started. Thanks Regard Umesh Ambalagi
  • Sunil D Mone said on March 6, 2015
    Hello, We four partners willing to start ISP at a tahashil place of maharashtra of india. also we have solutions except reliance which already allotted to some one. How can we obtain? which shall be best one? give us detail information from getting to start business up to handling it in proper manner.
  • Daven Computers said on March 9, 2015
    Hi. I am planning to Setup Business ISP Network in USA /UK? anyone Interested in Partnership, please get in Touch with me i davencomputers@gmail.com
  • ISPMATERIAL said on May 3, 2015
    Are you all talking about been an isp reseller or forming an isp company
  • sudhir kumar said on May 8, 2015
    Hi, I want to get ISP license to start my ISP business, can you send us the details how we can get the license and can anybody help us to acquire it. Please send the details on my mail id.
  • Arjun prasad said on July 14, 2015
    i am going to plan new isp company in nepal but i dont know how can i create broadband (server) who is giving excellent bandwidth through wireless plz if any company is giving ready to give bandwidth inm me this con no:9553904366 otherwise arjunprasad.bpj@gmail.com
  • suraj kumar said on August 6, 2015
    Hi, I want to start an ISP business in ranchi with in 200km area, kindly let me know the detail and equipment required to deploy wireless and lease line internet service also tell me how to get the isp license . plz send the details to kumarsuraj1211@gmail.com
  • Salman said on August 26, 2015
    Looking to open a new ISP company for a small town, around 100km radius in Africa, please email me further information and guidance to salmilan04@hotmail.com, thanks
  • Tony said on August 31, 2015
    planning to set up an isp in kenya and need some advice on set up regards 2.4ghz or 5ghz area has lots of tree coverage need engineering advice on type of equipment how to set up the it side of the biz. kindly mail me on tkkkaranja@yahoo.com thanks
  • rohit kumar said on November 22, 2015
    Karsog, himachal Pradesh, india. How about starting an ISP business in HP? i think it is a good business to start here as there aren't enough providers here. can you help me?
  • Yusuf said on December 28, 2015
    Hi, Planning to start ISP business in Ranchi. Can you please help.Yusufahmad09@gmail, 9350018851
  • James expert adviser said on December 28, 2015
    @Yusuf, do you know what you exactly need because ISP business can't be done in small scale. What is your budget and what exactly you need?

    Jestin James
    Startup Biz Hub - Senior Advisor (Staff)

  • Imteyaz Ahmad said on March 6, 2016
    HI Sir I am looking to start my own ISP in my city New Delhi. How can i contact you for start my Own setup, As I am B.Tech IT Engineer and more interested to work with you. so send the information about franchise and all things with that i can build a good service with best price. Please help me get started. thanks and regards, Imteyaz Ahmad 7827078176 imteyaz087@gmail.com
  • Swatantra verma said on April 11, 2016
    Hello Sir i wants to start my own ISP in Azamgarh city but i don't want about this. Please give me the full detail about this .
  • sangamesh said on April 18, 2016
    I need to start isp business in karnatak,INDIA.please provide proper guide lines.
  • amit said on April 18, 2016
    Hi may name amit singh.I want satrt bussiness ISP in deoria uttar pradesh Detail about this Vinaysingh1712@gmail.com
  • Paul said on May 16, 2016
    would like to start a wireless isp in South Africa, Have investment capital, please help.
  • Lunga said on July 18, 2016
    I'm from south Africa and would like to know what at exactly in full detail is needed to start an isp company
  • goldie said on July 30, 2016
    I am from India, i want to establish my own isp center. plz suggest me.
  • Hariom beginner adviser said on November 1, 2016
    If Any one wanna start Isp can Mail me at hariom@netlayerglobal.in, We Provide Full Setup and Support to Our Clients

    hariom@netlayerglobal.in || ISP Business Adviser

  • james said on November 22, 2016
    I need to have full information about this business I want to establish in nigeria pls reply me on sircolar85@yahoo.com.
  • Tunji said on December 8, 2016
    I want to establish ISP business in osun state kindly email me on strictlyofficial76@gmail.com
  • Nasir uddin said on January 16, 2017
    I want to start ISP BUSINESS IN MUMBAI, PLZ LET ME KNOW HOW TO DO. nasirmatlibkhan0500@gmail.com
  • FREEMAN said on April 30, 2017
    Any one with a er idear on what are the equipment required to start small isp and cellphone work to provide the whole province
  • jadejadeeprajsinh said on March 9, 2018
    I would like to start an ISP business here in Southern Africa. call me 9586585586

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