It's not that difficult to do, but does require a certain level of knowledge. Asking what kind of hardware and software it takes indicates you don't have the p

It's not that difficult to do, but does require a certain level of knowledge. Asking what kind of hardware and software it takes indicates you don't have the prerequisite knowledge and likely need an experienced network administrator to help you get started. At the end of the day it's like any other business, you start it, get staff that knows how to make it happen and do it. The networking knowledge is pretty straight forward to learn. If your interested in putting fiber or other wires in the ground or on poles you may have some utility regulations that can be difficult to navigate. Especially if you need to cross rivers or use bridges. Really this kind of a complex question to answer as the specifics matter.