Ascend is running scared because they know the PM-3 is better and lower
priced. What they are trying to do is get you to buy a MAX now - and a
completely outdated MAX 4000 with the outdated modem cards at that - so
that you will have Ascend and be less likely to add to your management
load by supporting Livingston and Ascend boxes on the same network.
>Livingston users have felt the need to upgrade their Portmasters and rack
>modems to an integrated solution. Ascend has filled the needs of NSP's
Yes they have. Hence the PM-3. Duh.
> MAX 4000 Chassis ----------------- 18,500
Old tech. Not even a 4002/4004
> CSU/DSU -------------------------- 3,000
Ooh, ours in included standard.
> ISDN Signaling ------------------- 1,000
Isn't it silly that they sell ISDN optional in a PRI box?
> 48 Digital Modems (6 DM-8 cards)- 36,000
Lame, outdated, dead end modems. Ascend has newer models. Can you say
"Dumping old stock" boys and girls? I knew you could.
> MAX 4000 Rack Mounts ------------ 100
PM-3 has those built in.
> TOTAL $58,600
> Price to NSP's $19,950
> Discount off list 66%
A 2 PRI PM-3 with 48 modems is $16,861 at ISP pricing for North America
customers.
Even with Ascend desperately giving away old technology and slashing their
prices, they can't beat us.
-MZ
-- Livingston Enterprises - Chair, Department of Interstitial Affairs Phone: 800-458-9966 510-426-0770 FAX: 510-426-8951 megazone@livingston.com For support requests: support@livingston.com <http://www.livingston.com/> Snail mail: 6920 Koll Center Parkway #220, Pleasanton, CA 94566