[olug] Help! Need some T1/DS1 info...

[Sam Tetherow]

That is high if you are within 30 miles of Omaha or Lincoln.  Depending 
on your need/location you could probably get significantly less from 
both a tier 1 provider or an alternate means (such as level 3 or a 
wireless operator).

Jeff Hinrichs wrote:

>Long story short, we've got a (phone company name removed) rep promising
>big voice savings if we commit to a 3 year data contract.  Their pricing
>for DS-1 Internet(Tier 2) with a full Class C block is 887.50/month.
>That seems really high to me, especially since our current data
>provider(Tier 1), has pitched 675/month.  
>
>What kinds of numbers are any of you paying for similar services?  I am
>happy to take this off the mailing list if names and numbers make being
>posted to the newsgroup makes anyone uncomfortable.  They are squeezing
>and my gut says stay away, this move would be to save money only, we are
>completely happy about our QOS and support from the current provider,
>but I'd be happier with feedback from others.
>
>
>-Jeff
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