[header] How to become an internet provider [title] Find a suitable building to house the isp's data center. [step] Ideally, the building should have raised floors to route cables. [title] Purchase and install ups units, a diesel power generator and hvac units. 
[step] The ups and diesel power generators are needed when city power is interrupted by a power outage. The hvac units are needed to keep the data center cool, because the equipment running the isps generates heat which can damage equipment.