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iansltx

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Golden, CO
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Verizon Reseller?

Currently getting quotes from DigiTel Services for Verizon loop-and-port on T1 here in Fredericksburg. Rates are significantly lower than a Qwest or AT&T based service, with the "sweet spot" around 6M NxT1. Requesting a DS3 quote at the moment.

All that to say this: Even ShopForT1 didn't have as low prices as what I was just now quoted. I'm curious as to why I didn't get any Verizon Business quotes from the agents I polled (some here, several elsewhere)...

RockyBB
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join:2005-01-31
Longmont, CO

Re: Verizon Reseller?

said by iansltx See Profile :

I'm curious as to why I didn't get any Verizon Business quotes from the agents I polled (some here, several elsewhere)...
I guessing because agents get paid a percentage of the invoice monthly, which means that customers have to stay happy over the term of the contract, or they'll quit early. us old guys have learned our lesson. speaking only for me, YMMV.

You might also verify with "DigiTel" if they are truly reselling Verizon, or if they are aggregating. Aggregating would be if they buy a DS-3 (equivalent of 28 T1s), and then selling more than 28 T1s to customers -- effectively oversubscribing, which is what DSL and cable companies do.
iansltx

join:2007-02-19
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Re: Verizon Reseller?

DigiTel appears to be a Verizon agent (sorry, not really reselling as far as I can tell) and thus seems to be okay on that count. As to aggregation, they gave me quotes from three providers (AT&T, Qwest, Verizon...Qwest was through a company I hadn't heard of) so I'm pretty sure they didn't do that.

They also seem to just be passing through Verizon Business promos. A quick Google search revealed mentions of some promo that's going on that coincides with the rates they're offering (not the exact quotes, but recognizable as the same thing).

Which brings me to a question: would VZ Business be a decent connection, or would I have problems if I chose them? I know their backbone network is solid, and they are the ILEC here...
FreedomFire

join:2004-07-23
Chesapeake, VA

I second Rocky's "message". I stay away from Verizon ... as an agent and a customer. They're really hard on both.

I do have them listed in my stable but I really prefer to stear clear of them. I don't recommend Verizon even though they are listed. When they pop into the equation I cringe. Like Rocky I know better.

God Bless,
Michael Lemm
FreedomFire Communications
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iansltx

join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO

Re: Verizon Reseller?

Are they more horrible customer service wise than everyone else? Loop issues? Is this from recent experience?
bandwidthkiw

join:2008-03-12
Cary, NC

Wow - harsh on Verizon

I have a very nice golf shirt from them so I sell them - I have a couple from XO - sell them to - anyone else feel like sending me a golf shirt - the Wiltel and Broadwing ones are getting out of date - used to have a UUNet shirt to - I just wrote MCI over it then Verizon.

Maybe you should look at a wholesaler vs an agent - although if they are including hardware then that is just not a fair way to play - their network is pretty good as they say

Cheers
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