[Imc-tech] Re: [IMC-Space] Internet Service at the PO Building

[Zachary C. Miller]

I don't think OJC's DSL can be upgraded to be faster than it is. They
are paying for 384 up and down but they are getting 768 up and down
(the maximum speed McLeod offers). They've had significant latency
issues for the past few months (they thought it might be due to my
server but the problems have persisted even after I removed my
server). I consider that service insufficient for the IMC's and OJC's
combined uses.

A dedicated T1 with appropriate bandwidth shaping WOULD be sufficient
for IMC uses, OJC uses, and the use of other tennants, use by CUWiN,
use by chambana.net (should we wish to move the server from my house
to the IMC), etc.

I suggest that OJC keep whatever separate service they want to keep
and maintain on their own, IMC get the simplest cheapest easiest to
install service that it can get, and LATER when we have time for
planning and careful implementation and a volunteer base for
maintenance we can look into getting a T1.

Danielle Chynoweth wrote:
> An update from OJC's side in case it is useful -
> 
> OJC pays less than $100/mo for commericial DSL (I can get the exact figure
> - Joe is out right now) and will be bringing that service over to the new
> space without any start-up fee.
> 
> The plan was for OJC to be on a separate system, but as long as they have 
> dedicated bandwidth and security, they can share, so it may make sense to 
> upgrade that DSL. 
> 
> Zach any thoughts?
> 
> - d
> 
> On Thu, 26 May 2005, Mike Lehman wrote:
> 
> > When Zach was checking out what could be done with the phone system at 
> > the PO on Wednesday, we discussed the situation with internet service. 
> > His recommendation was to get it via cable for the time being.
> > 
> > The reason for this is the problems that DSL lines seem to always have 
> > when first set-up in town. I can vouch for that, as it took almost a 
> > year for mine to settle down after it was first installed after many 
> > frustrating experiences.
> > 
> > I checked pricing with Insight this morning. Monthly service for a 
> > business (there is no provision for non-profits) is $99.95/month. There 
> > is an installation fee of $149.95. Installation is currently taking 3 to 
> > 4 business days after it is ordered.
> > 
> > I enquired into bulk internet service for tenants. The representative 
> > indicated I would have to talk with her supervisor for more details. If 
> > we still want to pursue that, I'll follow-up later. It sounds like it 
> > may be pricy, so including internet service in the amenities we'll 
> > provide to tenants initially is probably something we should discuss 
> > more before we commit to that.
> > 
> > It would be good if I can schedule installation with Insight by tomorrow 
> > (Friday) so that we can hope to have internet service at the new IMC 
> > around the end of next week, so please give me your thoughts. The Space 
> > group has approved moving forward with this, assuming it passes muster 
> > with Tech. I'm cc-ing them in case the cost causes any reconsideration.
> > 
> > I just wanted to run this by the Tech people before we committed. Please 
> > suggest other options if they appear to be more viable than this one and 
> > any other concerns you might have. I really hate to feed Insight, but I 
> > think we're stuck until wireless arrives in bulk in downtown. We 
> > definitely need internet service ASAP at the new IMC to encourage 
> > staffing -- the lack of internet at the old IMC this year has been a big 
> > handicap to that.
> > Mike Lehman
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> 
> -- 
> | Danielle Chynoweth
> |
> | Art Director * OJC Technologies * ojctech.com
> | City Council Member * Urbana City Council * city.urbana.il.us
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