Re: BRI attachment for PM3`
Richard_R.Moore (MOORERR@msu.edu)
Fri, 20 Dec 96 18:30 EST
I'll have to get the current cost from ameritech. You said "... with the
equipment factored in." Unfortunately, i don't get to do that -- one time
money (capital expenditure) is not as critical as on-going expenses. So, at
best, i'd have to prorate the equipment cost over five or even ten years where
as on-going money comes immediately out of my budget. We are paying $36.02
for a BRI line with both B channels CSD; $28.02 for BRI with CSV on both
channels. So, a PRI line would need to cost no more than $432.24 (12x36.02);
my qoute from a year ago was around $750 per month. I asked ameritech whether
there had been been any change when the PM3 started delivery and was told no.
(the BRI costs include the federal access charge).
No, i don't have a PM3 yet & will not until either ameritech prices the PRI
(or channelized T1) properly (i.e. less than 12xBRI) or livingston adds the
multiple BRI capability. I figure i have a better chance with livingston. IF
they were to permit 30 BRI lines per PM3, i'd probably buy 15 - 20 of them.