VariableARK
join:2003-03-17
USA | reply to John Galt
Re: What are some typical T1 prices?
is there a way to tell what carriers are out of each co, ie. broadwing, level 3, global crossings, etc. ? |
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RockyBB
Premium
join:2005-01-31
Longmont, CO
| said by VariableARK  :is there a way to tell what carriers are out of each co, ie. broadwing, level 3, global crossings, etc. ? Other than curiosity, the answer to that question is usually not very helpful. As many WISPs are in suburban or rural areas, the local central office is not likely to be a node location for a Tier I internet backbone provider. It most cases, one needs to backhaul the access circuit from the local central office to the carrier POP (point of presence).
Even if you were in downtown Chicago, knowing what carriers are in the local central office still doesn't do you the most good. Knowing that Carriers A, B, and C are in the local central office will make you call those carriers for pricing. By calling those carriers, you will be completely missing the boat of what is often the best way to purchase IP connections -- through the alternate channel, sometimes called resellers. Resellers almost always sell the same service at a lower cost than the same carrier directly.
When shopping for bandwidth, especially when you're not in an urban area, you need to check all sources -- pricing can vary wildly, sometimes one carrier can be double another carrier.
If you are needing new bandwidth, or approaching contract expiration of your current bandwidth, you owe it to your own bottom line to do comparison shopping. Right here at Broadband Reports forum there is a specific place to solicit quotes and where vendors are permitted to pitch their services. link to: »ISP b2b etc You will have to provide the true street address where the circuit is to be delivered, and the Bell assigned area code and exchange of the phone number at that location. Mention that you would be reselling the bandwidth, as some providers may not allow that at their lowest pricing points. Also mention if you have your own T1 router, or if you need the carrier to provide it. |
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VariableARK
join:2003-03-17
USA
| Well I am looking to move or build a new office and the location doesnt matter. I am in a unique position where to move about 10 miles more north I would have pricing for -150$. Every town I move north is also about a -$300 on a ds3.
It is entirely loop here! I just wanted to know where I should be looking to put up this building for the least expensive bandwidth? |
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RockyBB
Premium
join:2005-01-31
Longmont, CO
| generally, "loop" costs are based on the distance from the Bell company local central office to the internet provider's POP. generally, the distance from your location to the local Bell company central office is not part of the equation. this would be different, of course, if we're talking fiber build outs and other unique factors which would require special construction just for you. But generally, if you're in Bumble Bee, Nebraska two T1 circuits from the same Tier I provider would be at the same cost regardless if you're across the street from the Bell company CO or 6 miles away.
Another reason not to try to figure out the pricing on your own is that some carriers will have "pricing" POPs. A pricing POP is a central office that is not really a node on the internet backbone, but the carrier will price out their service as if it is -- and absorb the backhaul costs. |
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milbrath
join:2006-03-27
Dresden, TN | We are fixing to migrate to a ds3, while pricing is still not the greatest ~2400 for 6mbs we provide the router, bellsouth is absorbing nearly 2 miles of fiber at THEIR cost!
BM |
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LLigetfa
join:2006-05-15
Fort Frances, ON
| Well... I just got a budgetary estimate today. Good thing I was sitting down.
T1 = $1521 per month
Co-location at CO = $1500 - $2500 per year
Tower attachment = $3000 - $4000 per year
...and then there are a whole bunch of one-time charges. |
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RockyBB
Premium
join:2005-01-31
Longmont, CO | come to America, the land of opportunity and competitive internet providers! |
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VariableARK
join:2003-03-17
USA | reply to milbrath
milbrath thats dang good for a ds3, I am only 40 miles outside the city, and its 2700 for 6mb here. |
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milbrath
join:2006-03-27
Dresden, TN
| It's far better than the $1250 we were/are paying per T1, not quite low enough for me though. I've already signed the three year note to make sure it gets installed. Hoping after it's installed AT&T has some lower pricing and there is a good chance they will( I know of $1995 6mb). AT&T however would probably not run 2 miles of fiber at no-charge, but by the time we have it installed I may be able to get better pricing once they finish the merger since we already have the fiber.
BM |
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PersComp
Premium
join:2005-08-17
Cayce, SC
| reply to Diddy1
said by Diddy1 :That map is inaccurate, as far as DSL service goes, in my area  I found out today that it is inaccurate in my area also. I located a water tower that is about 4 miles from me and in a rural area. I made about 35 phone calls to potential subs today only to find out from several that I actually spoke to that they already have Bellsouth DSL. Geez....seems like they are everywhere around here! 
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Are these instructions or corrections??? |
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