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North American Network Operators Group Date Prev | Date Next | Date Index | Thread Index | Author Index | Historical RE: Trying to find a connectivity provider that wont go under (was RE: CAIS/Ardent and now Network Access Solutions)
Clearly anyone in your market is buying from someone outside of your market. The fees associated with reliability (if available) are a function of your geography. Large providers are concentrating on the markets that are making them the most money. If you get a few networks in your area that want to save money on the cost of reliability you can run a couple of circuits to the next large market and try to knit together a reliable network and divide the costs that way. My guess is that with more large providers on a profit-centered basis you won't see the same kind of pricing equality you have been seeing between Tier 1 and Tier N markets anymore. Deepak Jain AiNET -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of John Palmer Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 5:39 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Trying to find a connectivity provider that wont go under (was RE: CAIS/Ardent and now Network Access Solutions) Its just that they aren't local and there is no need to pay for a circuit all the way to Chicago. It seems that so many providers have moved out of Macomb county. Anyone have any experience with BigNet? We are talking to them now -----Original Message----- From: Bill Woodcock [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 4:42 PM To: John Palmer Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: Trying to find a connectivity provider that wont go under (was RE: CAIS/Ardent and now Network Access Solutions) > Who can one rely on for connectivity? In general and in the Detroit area? > I put out a request for bids on T-1's and all the national providers were > way too high... Haven't you just answered your own question? I guess if you think reliable service is too expensive, you're not in the market for reliable service, no? -Bill
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