Mark Sherry
On Wed, 12 Feb 1997, Chuck Rouzer wrote:
> I'm not sure if there is much info as to how it is done, but I will
> give my input.
>
> When a user dials in, their analog signal is converted to digital and
> travels to the ISP onto their channelized T1 (24 channels) into the PM3,
> then connects to the digital modem. What is really cool is that 24
> lines are combined into 1 physical line that plugs directly into the
> box. Which eliminates any serial cables, extra wires, etc.. also the
> digital lines are much better quality, which means your users should get
> real 28.8, 33.6 connections rather than 21600 or 24000.
>
> The problem with Channelized T1s? The bells! BellSouth charges
> aproximately $1,000 for a channelized T1. Another company smack dab in
> the middle of BellSouth territory (North State) was charging
> aproximately $250 for a channelized T1 until their new tarrif allowed
> them to charge $1,000. I am always interested in the phone companies
> pricing as it directly affects the ISPs and internet users.
>
> So, if you pay $1,000 for a channelized T1, your paying $41.67 per
> phone line. This isn't too bad if analog phone lines are comparatively
> priced. But around here analog lines are anywhere from $15 to $60. So
> there is a trade off either in $cash$ or in busy signals or unhappy
> customers.
>