[GRLUG] Fwd: NOT LINUX - broadband

[Adam Tauno Williams]

> The "DS3" is the main item that is of importance here.  It sounds like
> the building has a lot of fiber, but ADSL service (which is what he is
> talking about) can't be put on fiber.  It is also quite possible that
> that address is too far away from the CO to have ADSL service of any
> quality.

What psycho would want to put ADSL on fiber?  That doesn't even make
much sense.  ADSL is specifically a technology for pushing data over
copper - if it isn't over copper it isn't DSL of any kind.

MPLS services over fiber are becoming more readily available.  That is
what I would inquire about.

> As far as the $460/month figure goes, that's about right for T1
> service.  

Can this be itemized into the cost of the T1 and the cost of the
Internet port?

> What he should be looking into is a PBX that operates on a
> PRI and get the "split-T" service from TDS (AT&T has it too, but the
> reviews haven't been good).  That service gives him DID, Caller ID,
> unlimited local calling, Internet access, etc, etc, etc - all for
> about $400 to $600 per month.

Sounds about right.