[IMC-Tech] T1 Pricing...

[Sascha Meinrath]

Hi all,

I've been looking at T1 pricing.  There are several options at around the 
$500/month level.  I've found one that has free installation (after rebate), 
includes the router, and is for a 1-year term (details below).  But I wonder if 
we would be better off going with a multiple (say 3) business lines from various 
providers and muxing them on site?

Anyway, just wanted to prod the conversation,

--Sascha

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Service Description	Full T1 (1.5M x 1.5M)
This is a dedicated connection to your location, with a 1.5 Mbps bidirectional 
bandwidth guarantee.

Service Provider	Confidential
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member of our Certified Sales Team.

Term	1 Year
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service providers offer significant discounts for longer term commitments.

Installation Fee	$799.00
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providers offer rebates to offset the installation fee.

Rebate	$799.00
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received, you will be mailed a rebate check from the service provider for the 
amount above. Please contact your assigned sales agent for assistance in filling 
out the rebate forms if you have any questions whatsoever.
Router Included	Yes

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IPs	16 IP Addressed Included - Upgrade Available
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that come with this package. Additional IP addresses can be purchased for: 
$5/month for 1 IP, $10/month for 5 IPs, $15/month for 13 IPs, $25/month for 29 
IPs, $35/month for 61 IPs, or $50/month for 125 IPs, and $75/month for 253 IPs.
Email Addresses	50 POP3 Emails with Outbound SMTP Included
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Web Hosting	25 MB Web Hosting Included
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Local Loop	$0.00
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company to connect your premises to the carrier. This charge is included in the 
total Monthly Recurring Charge below.

Total Monthly Cost 	$504.95

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fees. This price is good through the end of December, 2005.
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