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

[Danielle Chynoweth]

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
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| Art Director * OJC Technologies * ojctech.com
| City Council Member * Urbana City Council * city.urbana.il.us