[Tfug] Dakotacom T1 opinions?

[James]

Thanks, Jan. I found your email was very informative (as always.)


I can speak a little from the technology side of it as I used to install
> and support the DakotaCom T1 customers.
>
> Simply put if you don't have a problem with the current DSL service then
> you won't have an issue with the T1 service. This excludes any problems
> you may experience with the local loop which will most likely be Qwest
> since they own the copper around here. With the tariffs it's quite
> possible to get it type 2 through Qwest and have another carrier be your
> local loop.
>
> Now if you're in a building that is "lit" with fiber through Qwest,
> Xspedius/TWTC then you're local loop will more than likely be cheaper as
> DakotaCom has fiber services through both of those carriers and can bring
> up a T1 on any lit building for some ridiculously low price. Just hound
> them to pass that savings along to you otherwise they pocket it.
>
> As of a few months ago DakotaCom terminated their DSL and T1 customers in
> to two seperate Cisco 7206VXR's with NPE300's. If go with Qwest as the
> local loop they will bring your T1 in to the DSL router and terminate it
> as a PVC. No big deal really. We did this a long time ago to leverage
> cheaper service and use our DS3 more effiecently.
>
> If you go with another carrier it will most likely be terminated in to the
> other router.
>
> You may also wish to seek out services directly through Qwest and
> Xspedius/TWTC. They may be able to meet or beat that price. If money is an
> issue then I would due my due diligence and price shop. Otherwise
> DakotaCom I think is still a fine establishment.
>
> HTH
>
> --
> Jon