We assist our clients on making the right choice when it comes to providers. Should you need a Voice/Data T-1, PRI, or MPLS/Frame to connect to multiple sites. You may just want to reduce phone bill costs. We can help you get quotes from multiple sources, and manage the process to help minimize conflicts as you continue to move forward.
Have you heard the term PRI?
PRI or Primary Rate Interface is an ISDN equivalent of a T1 circuit. Most businesses users currently use POTS lines. Plain Old Telephone Service or "POTS" Lines are the standard analog line provides local dial tone for the small to medium size business. They are used for such things as making and receiving telephone calls, faxing, modems, security systems and credit card/ATM machines. For each POTS line there is a port in the phone system. Costs associated with POTS lines very from region. POTS lines carry monthly fees and taxes associated with each line. This can add up to be very expensive. POTS service is also referred as switched service. The rule of thumb is at 10 POTS lines with DSL or Cable there is a break even. Anything over 13 Pots lines you can start to experience a real savings.
So what are the benefits of a PRI?
- Direct Inward Dial Numbers
- Caller ID
- Can Be Purchased with Flat Rate Local and Long Distance Minutes
- Unmatched Digital Clarity
Is Dedicated Access Right for You?
The decision is easy. Ask yourself the following questions:
- Does your business have more than 3 people using the Internet?
- Does your business download or send large files?
- Does your business host its own Web site?
- Does your business regularly use the internet to research information or make purchases?
- Does your business rely on a connection to the Internet that is consistently up and running?
If you answered yes to any of these questions then it would most likely be cost effective to purchase a dedicated connection to the Internet.
