At least my opinion!
Brent Sheppard
Paul T Laudenslager wrote:
> It is quite lengthy, so only if you have time....
>
> I currently rent a small office ($700/m) at an ISP to house two NT servers..
> They currently have a full T1 from which I plug my hub into their 10baseT
> Ethernet network..
>
> At this rate, I was wondering if it would be worth it to actually bring a
> dedicated circuit into my residence if I could keep the price somewhat in
> the same range..
>
> I've called GTE (my telephone provider in N. Va) and I've been speaking with
> a lady who seems to know about as much as what I do..
>
> If you don't mind taking the time, I have a few questions about ordering a
> partial T1..
>
> I received the following email from her....
>
> ------------------------
> Paul,
>
> Below are the price quotes for 4 chnls, depending on the payment plan..
>
> NRC MRC
>
> SERVICE ESTB. 300.00
>
> 1ST DS1 FACILITY
> FOR 36 MO'S 250.00 275.00
>
> FOR 60 MO'S 250.00 235.00
>
> FOR 84 MO'S 250.00 220.00
>
> CHANNEL CONFIG. 35.00X4= 140.00
>
> SERV ORDER 20.00
>
> Paul, remember this does not include the state or local taxes for if your
> area has extended area service. This is an approximate quote..
>
> Lisa Koca
> ISP Coordinator
> -----------------------
>
> She also sent me a fax (I'm trying to decipher it) showing 1 FT1 Circuit at
> $299 monthly with a $350 NRC. It shows that my point-to-point is 6 miles. At
> the top it is labeled Fractional DS1 Inter-State Special Access Point to
> Point..
>
> I've been around a DS3 and T3, but I've never heard of a DS1..
>
> -----------------------
>
> I'm also going to be purchasing some equipment on my end. I'm assuming that
> a partial T1 will require a CSU/DSU and I'll need a small router for my LAN..
> My requirements are around 256-384k of bandwidth at the moment..
>
> Has Lisa given me all the cost?
> Are there any other considerations that I need to look at before placing my
> order?
>
> >From what I can tell, I'm looking at a $575/month ($299 + $275) with a $900
> ($350 + $300 + $250) setup charge..
>
> It seems to me that we are missing the Internet access costs, I only see
> circuit costs..
>
> Any insight and suggestions are very much appreciated..
>
> Thanks in advance for your time and consideration..
>
> Paul Laudenslager
> paul@virginia.com
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