What is Required to become an Internet Service provider for my area?

[na]

I understand there legalities and all that, but what Systems / Software would I need to use?

Any additional info helps


- thanks
Also understand the money, staff, etc. I am focused on the Hardware and Software that is involved.

[Simply RED]

First off, you need lots of money, lots and lots of money. It's like putting up a new cellphone network company. The list of hardware and software will follow once you have the staff manning your company.

[K.C.]

The equipment is pretty technical, taking classes at your local college in computer networking will teach you what you need to know.