What is CLEAR and what can it do for your? CLEAR is wireless broadband Internet access. It is like connecting to a giant hot spot. Using CLEAR eliminates the need for wires and can allow the user to become mobile and take their Internet connection with them maintaining a 4G connection when within 4G coverage areas. Outside of the 4G coverage area, CLEAR will roam to the CLEAR 3G network providing coverage almost anywhere in the US.

CLEAR can be used as a substitute for DSL or Cable Modem service for small businesses and residences. It can also be used as a backup to dedicated T1 service for larger businesses.

The business user can take it with him/her to use on a laptop almost anywhere. Rather than using traditional WIFI hot spots with little to no security, the user is assured of a much more secure and robust network with CLEAR. While WIFI hot spots and DSL offer speeds that can be quite slow, download speeds with CLEAR can approach 6.0 Mbps and upload speeds are around 1.0 Mbps.

Residential unlimited rates start at around $30 per month. Mobile commercial rates for 1 user start around $45 per month.

The Telecom Bloggist is very excited about this service and will be posting more in later articles. In the meantime, check it out for yourself today.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Your MPLS enabled T1s can be used to simultaneously carry normal Internet traffic including email, digital telephone and digital video between office locations yielding huge telecom cost savings. As a bonus, your network will probably work better than it does today allowing your business to better serve your customers.

By utilizing tools like QOS (Quality of Service) MPLS equipped services ensure smooth, great sounding VOIP phone conversations and digital video services. Video conferencing between offices or with customers will be very impressive. You will be able to utilize your telecom network as never before.

Where can you find MPLS pricing? QuoteMyMPLS.com will help you get the best possible MPLS pricing from several top-notch providers. A simple on-line form can be filled out in a couple of minutes. Check it out today and take your telecom network into the future.

Does the under $100 DSL service really compare to T1 service? This Bloggist doesn’t think so. There are major differences between the two types of service. One area of difference is in the time to repair in the event of an outage. T1 service typically comes with time to repair guarantees. In most cases, the T1 providers will guarantee to repair an outage within 4 hours of notification. If not repaired within the guaranteed time frame, rebates are made to the customer. This elevates T1 repair to the top of the list when there might be lots of problems on the telephone network. With a DSL, however, outage restoration is typically handled on a “best effort” basis. There are no guarantees. The repair orders are handled basically on a first in, first out basis. Is that the way you want your vital Internet connection to be treated? If your customers or suppliers can’t email you because your DSL is down, wouldn’t that be a serious problem for your business?

A T1 also provides dedicated 1.544 Mbit/s service. It’s the same speed all of the time. It is 1.544 Mbit/s in both the upload and the download direction. DSLs typically have portions of the circuit that are ‘oversubscribed”. Another words, portions of your circuit are shared by other users. This can lead to slow downs during busy times.

DSL speeds can also be unsymmetrical. Typically, the upload speed is considerable slower than the download speed.

Business DSL may have a place for the home office or the smallest of businesses. But, if you want to present your business as being first class and always available to your customer, this Bloggist feels that a T1 should be seriously considered.

Instant T1 pricing for your location can be obtained at QuoteMyT1.com.

Ethernet delivery of high-speed Internet has all of the advantages that T1 offers. There are performance and uptime guarantees. Like T1, Ethernet has dedicated bandwidth. In addition, there are cost advantages and you can get higher speed service. A T1 provides a data rate of 1.544 Mbit/s. Ethernet typically is available in 10 Mbit/s increments up to 1000 Mbit/s. Some providers offer rates starting lower than 10 Mbit/s. The point is that there is a lot of flexibility to match any business requirement.

The real advantage is cost. These days a T1 providing Direct Internet Access (DIA) can be had for as little as $300 per month in most major metro areas. This is equivalent to about $194 per Mbit/s. A 10 Mbit/s Ethernet line may cost around $950 per month or $95 per Mbit/s. To get about the same bandwidth as the Ethernet line, the business would require over 6 T1s working together at a cost of $1,800 per month—about twice what the Ethernet service would cost. For businesses requiring high bandwidths, Ethernet should be considered.

T1s are available just about anywhere. At this time, Ethernet is not as readily available. To find out if the Ethernet option is available at your location, visit QuoteMyEthernet.com. Instant T1 quotes are available at QuoteMyT1.com.

As a T-Carrier, the T1 is a member of the North American Digital multiplex hierarchy. As such it is primarily utilized in North America. The T1, also known as a DS1, operates at a data rate of 1.544 Mbit/s. Other members of this hierarchy include the T3, also known as a DS3, which is equivalent to 28 T1s having a data rate of 44.736 Mbit/s.

So what can the business owner use a T1 for? Providers offer T1 service to provide a very reliable connection to the Internet. Specially configured T1s can also provide multiple services simultaneously. Internet traffic can be combined with telephone traffic on the same T1 line. More about this in future postings. You can also learn more at MPLS.QuoteMyT1.com.

T1 service typically comes with availability and restoration time guarantees. Whereas other services like DSL outages are restored on a “best effort” basis. An outage or problem with a T1 line is guaranteed to be restored within a relatively short period of time. T1 service is also a fixed data rate with dedicated capacity. DSL service, on the other hand, does not have dedicated, fixed capacity. Capacity is shared in some portions of the circuit with other users and at times can provide throughput substantially below T1 rates.

More about T1s and how businesses can capitalize on them will be in future postings.