Advantages Of Ethernet Broadband Service

Published on January 24, 2010 in DS3, Ethernet and T1. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Broadband Internet services have traditionally been provided using T1 or DS3 technologies. There are thousands of these circuits providing highly reliable and relatively inexpensive broadband services to businesses throughout the country. Increasingly, however, service providers are utilizing Ethernet for high-speed Internet delivery.

When comparing T1s to Ethernet, what are the advantages of using Ethernet? Well, there are many, but in this posting, I will highlight two:

  • Ethernet services are very cost effective. While it is true that T1 costs have been declining in the last couple of years, the cost of Ethernet can be much lower. T1 circuits can be had in most major cities for as low as approximately $300 per month. That is about $200 per Mbps. If you require 4.5Mbps of service, you will need 3 T1s costing around $900 per month total. That is still about $200 per Mbps.

    On the other hand, Ethernet based services can cost in the area of $1,000/month for a full 10Mbps of bandwidth, slightly higher than what 3 T1s can cost. The cost per Mbps for Ethernet drops dramatically with higher bandwidths. It is common to find 100Mbps service costing around $50 per Mbps and lower with specials as low as $20/Mbps.

    It should be noted that pricing for T1s and Ethernet is very much dependent on the location that the service is delivered to and the provider. Providers oftentimes offer promotional discounts that can dramatically lower prices below those cited above.

  • Ethernet is scalable. With Ethernet, it is easy to grow the bandwidth as the business or the demand grows. Some providers offer bandwidths starting at 1Mbps. Most providers start at 10Mbps with the ability to scale faster in 10Mbps increments.

T1 service is available almost anywhere. Ethernet, however, is typically available only in portions of Metro areas today. As providers build out their networks, Ethernet will be available at more and more locations.

T1 and Ethernet pricing are available at QuoteMyT1.com. T1 quotes are available instantly. However, due to increased complexity, Ethernet quotes take longer. When using the online form at QuoteMyT1.com, you should receive a written Ethernet quote within 1 to 2 business days. You will also have a free no obligation consultation with one of the friendly, knowledgeable telecom consultants there.

In future postings, additional advantages and benefits of Ethernet will be discussed.

Virtual Phone System

Published on December 5, 2009 in Cell Phone, Phone System, Uncategorized and VOIP. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

If you are the owner of a small business working from home or with a team that is widely dispersed and you are looking for a way to quickly and effortlessly upgrade you phone system, this Bloggist knows the phone system for you. The iTeleCenter™ Virtual Phone system is a high tech phone system that will take away your phone headaches, provide a host of new features and give the impression that your company is a large company. This transformation can happen practically overnight.

Features include:
· Toll free number
· Multiple extensions
· Auto Attendant with customizable greeting
· Full feature voice mail
· 24/7 Informational Mailbox
· Call forwarding for each extension
· Music on hold
· Many more

The 24/7 Informational Mailbox feature is a very powerful sales tool. Now your small business, using the 24/7 Informational Mailboxes can provide highly targeted information about your company or your products at any time, any day. This tool is especially valuable to Real Estate Agents who can set up a mailbox for each of their listings. This Bloggist can’t emphasize enough how valuable this feature alone can be to your business. Real Estate Agents can probably instantly see the value.

There is no hardware to buy. There is nothing to install. Setup is so simple that anyone can do it.

Any existing phones you have will work with this fantastic system. Your phones can be any home or office phone, cell phones or VOIP. Your phones and your current Internet connection are all you need.

Not sure if this is for you? You can try the full feature system for 14 days free and with no obligation. When you decide to buy the service, there is no contract. You can pay month-to-month and cancel at any time. This Bloggist feels that you will be so satisfied with the service that you will keep it for years to come.

The cost? Although a Lite package is available for $9.95 per month, most users will opt for the Pro or the Premier plan that are $34.95 and $79.95 per month respectively. Given the feature list, the prices of these plans are very reasonable.

You owe it to your business and your customers to check this out. Do it today.

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MPLS For The Medical Field

Published on December 4, 2009 in DS3, Ethernet, MPLS and T1. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) empowered T1 or Ethernet lines are perfect for the medical field. Hospitals and clinics can be connected using these high-speed data lines to quickly and securely move large data files from one location to another. Patient files including X-ray images can be transported from one hospital to a specialist in another hospital instantly for quicker diagnosis. Collaboration of several doctors or specialists located in different offices within the same metro area or different metro areas can easily be done using high-speed data lines. Not only can image and data files be shared, but video conferencing can be done as well.

Private, secure VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) can be created using MPLS on T1s or Ethernet lines to ensure patient privacy. These VPNs can include locations within one city or they can include locations in multiple cities in several states. These networks not only simplify moving data inexpensively, but they can also provide very inexpensive telephone service between the same locations. The networks can simultaneously carry data files, digital voice and digital video.

MPLS is not a protocol. It is not a type of data line. Rather, it is an enhancement of a data line such as T1, DS3 or Metro Ethernet. The enhancement allows multiple types of data such as email and browsing activities to share the same line as digital telephone and digital voice. All services operate simultaneously providing natural, full motion video, high quality video conferencing, and smooth high quality telephone service. The circuit provider can provide Quality of Service (QOS) to ensure high quality video and audio and they can also setup very secure VPN to ensure an extremely high degree of security. The VPNs can also assist in managing a large network

Now, the medical field can take advantage of the same hi-tech networks used by other industries to provide better health care to patients. To get more information or to get a free no obligation quote, go to QuoteMyT1. The friendly knowledgeable consultants available through QuoteMyT1 can answer all your questions about their product offerings.

October Broadband Specials

Published on October 5, 2009 in DS3, Ethernet, MPLS and T1. 0 Comments

Today, I have the pleasure to announce special pricing available in select markets for DS3 and Ethernet circuits. For a limited time, DS3 circuits provided by a top service provider in or very near most major cities in the mid-west and mid-Atlantic regions will be priced under $2,500 per month on 3-year contracts. This is an extremely low price that is not available often and is well below normal pricing. Not every location qualifies. To see if your location qualifies for this limited time offer, go to QuoteMyDS3.com.

If your business is in or near Atlanta, Jacksonville, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach or Orlando, it may qualify for 10Mbps Ethernet service for under $100/Mbps per month for a 3-year term with services provided by a top notch provider. This price is almost unheard of and it won’t last long either. Not every location qualifies. Go to BestEthernetRates.net to see if your location qualifies.

For businesses located in or near Asheville, Birmingham, Charlotte, Charleston, Columbia, Greensboro, Greenville, Kansas City, Knoxville, Louisville, Nashville, Savannah or St. Louis, a top provider is offering 10Mbps Ethernet Service for under $140/Mbps per month on a 3-year term. This is also a very good price and won’t last long. Again, not every location qualifies, but you can check to see if yours does by visiting BestEthernetRates.net.

This bloggist will bring to your attention more telecom specials such as these as I find them.

How Do I Choose The Right T1?

Published on August 2, 2009 in T1. 2 Comments

In your search for the right T1 for your business, you have probably come across a number of unfamiliar terms like T1 Pri, WAN, point-to-point, SIP and a whole host of others. You have also, no doubt, found new companies with strange sounding names. You may not have the time, the energy or the technical knowledge to devote to this important task. Like most, you would probably just as soon get the decision made, get the T1 ordered, get the T1 installed and move on with the business of doing your business. What is one to do?

Well, you could pay an expensive consultant to guide you through this process. You can get all the help you want and get your T1 installed and operational—all in exchange for a large consulting fee.

Or, you could click on over to QuoteMyT1.com. There, you will find a free, easy to use, no obligation on-line T1 quoting tool that will give you, in a matter of seconds, several quotes from a number of top tier T1 providers. And, the prices you will get are the lowest from these providers that you will find anywhere. You can’t even get a lower price by going directly to the providers that are quoted.

OK, so far, you have received a number of very good quotes from several providers. Now what? How do you know if you have received quotes for T1s that will do what you want them to do? How do you pick the right one? Well, the staff over at QuoteMyT1.com includes some very knowledgeable experts that can help. They can discuss your business, help determine your requirements and help you select the correct T1 for your business. They may even be able to suggest things that you can do with your telecom services you never thought were possible. And, they may even have some unpublished pricing specials that could save you even more money.

This may all sound too good to be true. What does this cost? The cost for the impartial, instant T1 quote service is zero—no cost. The cost for the initial professional consultation is zero—no cost.

But, there is much more. When you order a new T1, lots of wheels start turning. The T1 provider is involved. The local telephone company is involved. Who is managing this process? Who is making sure everything is happening when it should be and that your T1 will be installed and working when it is supposed to be? Well, it could be you if you were going through this process on your own. Or, if you order through QuoteMyT1, it would be your professional consultant, again at no cost to you. Would you rather be navigating this unfamiliar trek yourself, or would you rather have an expert, who has done it hundreds of times, do it? It’s your choice, but this Bloggist thinks you are better off having a professional helping you.

Searching For MPLS Services

Published on July 30, 2009 in Ethernet, MPLS and T1. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Interested in MPLS services? Good for you. Don’t know where to get pricing? Don’t want to take a lot of time doing all the leg work to find your best MPLS pricing?

There is a new website, just recently launched, that will do all of the leg work for you. BestMPLSRates.com will search for and find the best rates available from several top providers offering MPLS network services. And, they will do this for you at no cost. All you have to do is fill out a simple, on-line form that takes just a couple of minutes.

MPLS is not a protocol, but is an enhancement of T1 or Ethernet lines. The search tool available at BestMPLSRates can be used to find great rates for MPLS equipped T1 or Metro Ethernet lines throughout the country.

If your company has offices located in several cities throughout the US, MPLS equipped lines are ideal to connect offices using a secure network. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) can be created for a customer by service providers throughout their network by using IP tunnels. The provider handles the security. The user doesn’t have to deal with security applications or encryption. The user has a very secure network that can be used to move data and share files.

One additional benefit of MPLS networks is that the Ethernet or T1 lines can be used to carry multiple types of data including digital voice and video as well as email and web browsing traffic. Quality of Service (QOS) is used to keep voice and video flowing smoothly and life-like.

There will be more to come in future postings about MPLS. In the meantime, if you are ready to get your MPLS pricing, visit the BestMPLSRates site today.

Easy To Use Small Business VOIP Search Tool

Published on July 18, 2009 in VOIP. 0 Comments

There are a number of very good VOIP based telephone systems that are perfect for the small business. These systems, typically Hosted IP PBX based, can project a very professional image of your business to prospective customers. They can also help your business run more efficiently and save it money.

But, where can a small business owner go to find and compare VOIP solutions side-by-side? There is a great new resource available that does just that. The Small Business VOIP Plans Search Engine will find several very good options for you and it can be used completely free of charge and with no obligations. It is very easy to use, showing options available with unlimited included minutes as well as metered options. Filters can be used to only display options with no activation fees or with included digital phones or adapter/router. There is also functionality to display costs to call specific countries if your business makes a lot of calls outside of the US.

Check this tool out soon. You will be glad you did.

Finding Your New Phone Guy

Published on July 12, 2009 in Telecom Equipment. 0 Comments

Sometimes businesses need to find a new telephone service entity. Perhaps your business has bought a used PBX or the old service company has failed you in some manner or your PBX was purchased on the used market and you need someone to install it or make changes. Who do you contact? How do you find a new, reliable company to make some moves and additions?

There is a slick tool to find good, reliable telephone maintenance and installation people anywhere in the country for just about any phone system you might have. Whether your PBX is an Inter-Tel or Mitel, Shoretel or Avaya, this tool will find the right maintenance company. And, the best part is that the service is free with no obligation whatsoever.

This tool also works if you are looking for a sales/service company to purchase your next PBX from. All of the popular PBXs are represented.

Take it for a spin today.