The problem being a CLEC is getting access to repeater housings. Usually limits you to a few kft. At least you can get up to 15mbps/pair now. On Jun 28, 2013 6:23 PM, "Eric Wieling" <ewiel...@nyigc.com> wrote:
> > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mike [mailto:mike-na...@tiedyenetworks.com] > Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 8:26 PM > To: nanog@nanog.org > Subject: Re: Service provider T1/PPP question > > On 06/28/2013 12:56 PM, Naslund, Steve wrote: > > > > I think this post seems like a flashback. I would not consider a T-1 to > really be broadband anymore and it is pretty much limited to a business > environment the way tariffs work. As far as MLPPP, it seems to be pretty > stable now where you need multiple bonded T-1s. We have a few sites > running MLPPP with Sprint on Juniper and Cisco gear and have not had an > issue with it. It is definitely not my preference for business > connectivity anymore. We tend to look for Ethernet service which is way > cheaper per mb than T-1 and requires less expensive terminal equipment in > most cases. T-1s are the business solution where you need dedicated MPLS > connectivity and fiber transport is not available. DSL or Internet VPN are > OK but somewhat less stable for business class private network solutions. > If it is internet connectivity they want you will get beaten up by the > cable companies that can outrun and outprice you across the board. You > will also have a heck of a time competing with incumbent and competitive > telecoms in T-1s that have central offices or collocations in central > offices. The economics just don't work if you don't have direct access to > the cable plant. Maybe up until the telecom act but not now. How do you > intend to get those T-1s back to you or are you a CLEC? > > > > > > I am a clec with colocated facilities, and my targets are rural unserved > areas where none of the factors above are considerations. I just want to > connect with anyone who's done this and has a qualified technical opinion > on optimal deployment strategies; the business considerations are already > done. > > > ======================================================================================== > > Most "T-1" service these days seems to be delivered over HDSL. You may > also want to consider EoC. XO uses Adtran CPEs for their EoC service, > anything from 1.5Mbps to 20Mbps service over 1 or more copper pairs with > good distances between repeaters. > > > > >
