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Depending on where you live, you may be able to choose from one or more
ADSL
Internet service providers (ISPs).
ADSL,
or digital subscriber line, uses part of your normal phone line as a
"dedicated" data line that connects directly to an ISP. Access speeds
with ADSL can vary, but
they are typically at least five times faster than a 56K bps modem.
ADSL (Digital
Subscriber Line) is a service that offers a faster Internet connection
than a standard dial-up connection. ADSL technology uses existing 2-wire
copper telephone wiring to deliver high-speed data services to homes and
businesses.
ADSL uses the
existing phone line and in most cases does not require an additional
phone line. This gives "always-on" Internet access and does
not tie up the phone line. No more busy signals, no more dropped
connections, no more waiting for someone in the household to get off the
phone. ADSL offers users a choice of speeds ranging from 144 Kbps to
1.5Mbps. This is 2.5x to 25x times faster than a standard 56Kbps dial-up
modem.
This digital service can be
used to deliver bandwidth-intensive applications like streaming
audio/video, online games, application programs, telephone calling,
video conferencing and other high-bandwidth services.
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Today ADSL is for the first time putting high-speed Internet access
within the reach of the home, small and medium-size businesses. ADSL
takes existing voice cables that connect customer premises to the phone
company's central office (CO) and turns them into a high-speed digital
link.
Over any given line, the maximum ADSL speed is determined by the distance
between the customer site and the Central Office (CO). Most ISP's offer
Symmetric ADSL (SADSL) data services at speeds that vary from 144 Kbps to
1.54 Mbps, and now even faster up to 6.0 Mbps--so customers can choose
the rate that meets their specific needs. At the customer premises, a
ADSL router or modem connects the ADSL line to a local-area network (LAN)
or an individual computer. Once installed, the ADSL router provides the
customer site with continuous connection to the Internet and use of the
telephone at the same time.
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Digital
Subscriber Line is the next level in internet access. Most people and
businesses will be using ADSL in the near future. With ADSL your internet
connection is "always on" or "live" - there's no dialing
up. You simply turn on your system and open a browser or email program and
you're online. By comparison, cable modems run on a shared network with many
users often clogging the same one line. This makes for inconsistent,
frustratingly slower, changing transfer rates. ADSL is connected at the same
rate every time and you are the only user on your circuit (which also
provides better security).
Availability
You
can check the availability of ADSL at your house simply by entering your
address (not phone number)
here.
It must say "Available" and you cannot be more than 18,000 feet
from your local central office. If you are 18,000 ft or greater away from
the central office then you cannot get SADSL. You may however be able to get
IADSL up to 25,000 ft. from the central office. IADSL uses a combination
of ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) and ADSL technologies which
reduces the signal attenuation and allows the end user to be further away
from the central office.
Even
if ADSL is available in your area and you are less than 18,000 ft from the
central office you may not be able to get SADSL for the following reasons:
Fiber
Optics in the local loop. (IADSL still probable.)
Bridge
Tap Extension. (IADSL still probable unless total loop distance exceeds
25,000 ft.)
No
copper pair available.
Load
coil problem.
If
you are considering higher ADSL speeds you should view our confidence
chart.
"Our
Business ADSL service starts at $89.00 per month for 128K SADSL with no setup
fee. (
Click
here for Speed/Price table). You will be connected to the internet 24
hours a day, 7 days a week with no need to "Dial-up". You will
always be online at the same speed with your data line directly connected to
the central office of the phone company. The router is pre-configured to
allow up to 40 computers on your network to receive internet access.
Includes:
FREE
Use of ADSL Router
FREE
Standard Web Hosting (with 5 Email boxes)*
FREE
Unlimited Dial Up Account
*Once
ADSL connection is established. If web-hosting account is set up before ADSL
circuit is established then you will be invoiced separately until ADSL
activation.
"Through
economy of scale (volume) and aggressively negotiated contracts with our
ADSL
partners we are able to provide our customers with an exceptionally
competitive price for high speed internet access."
4.
What happens after I sign-up for service with ADSL? Can you explain the
process?
Step
2) We will then contact you again 7
to 10 days later to schedule a date and time for our technician to come out
and install the ADSL Router at your location.
Step
3) Our service department will mail,
email or fax you the ADSL set up instructions for your computer.
Step
4) If necessary technical
support department will work with you over the phone to help you with the
final configurations for your computer.
Total
time: 3-6 weeks (We
are currently averaging 4 weeks.)
1)
Ethernet card or USB Ethernet adapter installed in your computer.
(These are typically available for $25 to $50 at most computer
stores).
2)
Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the ADSL Router (10base-T/RJ-45).
"Monthly
invoice, credit card monthly, or pre-pay for six months or one year
."
"You can
cancel for free within the first 30 days for quality of service issues.
After the first 30 days there is a $300.00 cancellation fee. After your 1
year contract has expired you can continue the service month to month and
cancel at any time.
"If the
account is shutoff due to lack of payment there is a $150.00
reactivation fee and all payments due must be received before the circuit is
reactivated."
"The
relocation fee is $100.00.
"The
upgrade fee is $100 and you must pay the monthly rate of the higher speed
that you convert to."
Note:
(Upgrade fee is waived if upgrade is within first
30 days of service).
"The
Lucent Router remains the property of ADSL and must be returned if the
service is terminated."
"The
router will allow you to receive throughput to up to 40
computers." (Note: The IADSL router only has 1 port. To have more two
computers connected to the router you will need a hub.)
"The
way the router is configured you can run 1 server with the service."
"The
Lucent Router
provides basic Firewall protection. Because of the Network Address
Translantion (NAT) which is configured into the router the Static IP of the
router can be pinged but the internal IPs on the other side of the router
are not exposed. The router is essentially acting as a proxy which is
usually adequate protection for most computers. If security is a real issue
then you must explore more sophisticated security measures."
What is a Digital Subscriber Line
(ADSL)?
ADSL is a modem technology that turns a customer's existing single pair
of copper phone wires into a three-channel data delivery system. One
channel transmits voice services, so normal phone and fax usage
continues whether or not the user is accessing the Internet. A second
channel transmits a massive downstream of up to 1.544 megabits per
second, and a third bi-directional channel allows data upstream of up
to 768 kilobits per second. With ADSL Internet access, you're connected
24 hours a day. Just click on the desktop browser icon - no waiting or
busy signals!
How fast is
ADSL?
Currently, ADSL offers various speed packages. Packages start with
speeds up to 1.5 Mbps per second downstream and up to 768 Kbps per
second upstream. Speeds will vary depending on factors such as the
distance between your ADSL modem and the serving office, and
the condition of the line.*
Will Business
ADSL customers be able to use their telephone
while accessing the Internet if they have ADSL?
Yes, ADSL end-users can use their existing phone line for voice or fax
communications while simultaneously accessing the Internet. Today's
analog modems use the same frequency band, 0-4 kilohertz (kHz), as
telephone service, preventing concurrent voice and data use. Because
the new ADSL modems operate at frequencies above the voice channel,
telephone and ADSL data service can operate concurrently. By using the
same telephone line, there's no need to get a new telephone line.
Will my telephone work even if my computer or modem is
unplugged or disabled?
Yes, your normal telephone service will operate even if the ADSL modem
is unplugged or otherwise disabled.
What will happen to the voice features (call waiting, voice
mail, etc.) on an existing phone line?
All features currently offered on the existing phone line will remain
available to the customer.
How does
ADSL support both voice and data on the same line?
A splitter assigns voice and data transmissions to different
frequencies. Digital bits travel on the inaudible frequencies of your
phone line. That keeps them separate, and that's why all the signals -
voice and data - can work in parallel without colliding with each
another. A ADSL modem spreads signals over many frequencies on the
line, carrying 25 times more information.
Will
ADSL work with ISDN?
ADSL is only designed to work with voice grade circuits over copper
cable facilities, so it is not compatible with ISDN.
What equipment do I need for
ADSL access?
A Business ADSL customer must be equipped with a ADSL modem, Network
Interface Card (NIC) and a personal computer. In addition, the
customer can use a hub or a NAT capable router got multiple users
sharing the ADSL connection. The ADSL modem must be compatible with
ADSL equipment which can be
In addition, the customer's computer must meet recommended minimum
system requirements:
Pentium CPU 16 MB of RAM 79MB of hard drive space Microsoft Windows 95
CD ROM
Does voice service come bundled with
ADSL Service?
Although ADSL uses the same phone line for voice and data service, the
ADSL monthly rate does not include the cost for voice service.
How is
ADSL different from other Internet connections?
Analog Modems
Analog modems were designed to work on regular telephone lines and
usually operate at speeds ranging from 28.8K to 56K. The main
difference between analog and ADSL modems is that the analog works on
voice frequencies. It can't handle the higher - and much faster -
digital frequencies. ADSL shares the copper wire and moves at speeds
between 20 kHz and 1 MHz, sharing the wire, but operating in parts
previously unused. ADSL actually takes a load off the voice channels by
using the higher, non-voice frequencies.
ISDN
Integrated Services Digital Network, or ISDN, is another high-speed
data-delivery technology that uses telephone lines. If ADSL is not
available yet in your area, ISDN may be a viable high speed
alternative.
Frame Relay
Frame Relay is a full-time Internet connectivity for LAN-to-LAN
connections, utilizing a shared network.
T1
T1 offers private line access, allowing customers constant two-way
connectivity to the Internet.
What is a Static IP address?
A static IP address is the number, in the form of 123.45.67.89, which
serves as your real address on the Internet.
Customers who need to be consistently identified on the Internet
(those with a domain name like www.earthweb-connect.com), those who are hosting a Web
site or e-mail or FTP server, will require a static IP address.
What is a Domain Name Service (DNS)?
The name resolution service for IP addresses that provides the
friendlier text-based addresses for Internet resources.
What can I do if I don't get the speed I contracted for
when the service is installed?
Like other high-speed technologies, ADSL is a best effort service. The
maximum upload and download speeds available for your connection will
be the speeds specified for your package, but actual speed may vary. A
number of factors can affect your connection and make the throughput
lower than you expected. Remember that the Internet is one big, shared
network. It can get congested during peak hours. With heavy traffic
and a crowded Web server, your speed can be lower than what ADSL can
deliver.
What factors should I consider in determining my Internet
access needs?
You should consider several factors:
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Is your current dial-up service too slow?
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Do you currently download/upload multimedia files (video/audio)
and large files from/to the Internet?
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Would you like to host e-mail internally?
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Would you like to host your own Web site?
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Do you need to support multiple-users on a single connection?
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The overall cost of basic dial-up service versus faster, less
cumbersome ADSL service.
What limitations or restrictions are there for
ADSL?
The ADSL end-user must be located within three cable miles of a
ADSL-equipped
central office to get ADSL. This distance will vary depending on
the specific type and condition of the telephone line.
What is a splitter?
A splitter allows both the computer and the telephone line to plug
into the ADSL circuit. It divides the circuit's bandwidth so the
circuit can carry both the digital computer signals and the analog
voice signals. There is corresponding splitter equipment at the
telephone company central office to separate the computer signals
from the analog voice signals. The voice signals are connected
into the telephone voice switches. The digital computer signals
are connected to the ADSL Access Multiplexer.
Can I connect more than one computer to the
ADSL service
and How?
Yes, more than one computer may be connected and share the ADSL
connection. Simply connect the ADSL modem to an Ethernet Hub, and
connect a cable from the NIC cards on each PC to the ports on the
Ethernet hub. Installing a hub is the simplest way to create a
Local Area Network (LAN). However, each PC needs to have its own
NIC card, as well as its own IP address.
- Firewall
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Firewalls allow for the logical separation of two
networks. Firewalls can be implemented in several different ways,
however. A firewall could be as simple as using NAT (Network Address
Translation) to separate a LAN from the Internet, or it could be a
high-powered server with complex rules governing the passage of
traffic between the networks to which it is connected. A security
consultant can help you identify which type of firewall is
appropriate.
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router
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A router is an intelligent device that connects two
networks together. Routers are basically computers with one or more
communications devices attached to them; the computers make
decisions about what traffic to pass between the different
communication links. Routers are responsible for moving traffic
across the Internet, a Network of Networks.
ADSL Glossary
10BaseT: A 10Mbps Ethernet local area network
(LAN) that runs over twisted pair wiring. This network interface can run over
ordinary twisted pair or Category 3 or 5 cabling.
100BaseT: A 100-Mbps local area network that
maintains backward compatibility with 10Base-T networks running at 10 Mbps.
Access Rate: The transmission speed for the
physical access circuit between the end user location and the local network.
This is generally measured in bits per second. Also called access speed.
ATM (asynchronous transfer mode): A protocol
that packs digital information into 53-byte cells that are switched throughout a
network.
Bandwidth: A measure of the amount of
information that can be transmitted via a given transmission line in a given
period of time. Usually measured in bits per second.
Bit (binary digit): A single digit number in
base-2, either a 1 or a zero. The smallest unit of computerized data.
Bits-per-second is the usual measurement of Bandwidth.
Bps (bits-per-second): A measurement of how
fast data is moved from one place to another.
CLEC: Competitive Local Exchange Carrier
Demarc: The demarcation line where the
telephone company ended the circuit. We need to take the line from that
demarcation point to the customer's premises.
ADSL: Digital Subscriber Line
ADSLAM (digital subscriber line access
multiplexer): A device that takes a number of digital subscriber lines and
concentrates them into a single ATM line.
DS1 (digital signal 1): Twenty-four voice
channels packed into a 193-bit frame and transmitted at 1.544 Mbps.
Domain Name: The unique name that identifies an
Internet site. Domain names always have two or more parts, separated by dots.
The part on the left is the most specific, and the part on the right is the most
general. For example, the domain name: www.earthweb-connect.com
E1: European basic multiplex rate that packs
thirty voice channels into a 256 bit frame and is transmitted at 2.049 Mbps.
Ethernet: A standard local area network
protocol that uses coaxial cable and provides transmission speeds up to 10, 100,
1000 Mbps.
Firewall: A combination of hardware and
software that separates a Local Area Network (LAN) into two or more parts for
security purposes.
Hot Cut: To change or move service at a
specific time so the customer does not experience down time. This action is
coordinated with the local telephone company.
Internet: A collection of interconnected
networks that use the TCP/IP protocol.
Intranet: A private network inside a company or
organization that uses the same types of software found on the public Internet,
but for internal use only.
IP Number (Internet protocol number): A unique
identifying number consisting of 4 parts separated by dots, e.g. 165.222.222.2.
ISDN (integrated services digital network): The
movement of data over existing regular phone lines. ISDN is rapidly becoming
available to much of the USA. It can provide speeds of up to 128 kbps over
regular phone lines, however most people will be limited to 56 kbps or 64 kbps.
ISP (Internet service provider): an
organization offering and providing Internet services to the public and having
its own computer servers to provide the services offered.
Kbps: Kilobytes per second
Kilobyte: A thousand bytes.
LAN (local area network): A computer network
limited to the immediate area, in the same building or floor of a building.
LNP (local number portability): The ability to
take your phone number with you to a new location.
Local loop network: Last leg that connects end
service users to the backbone networks.
Loops: Basic, Digital, ISDN
Mbps: Megabytes per second
Megabyte: A million bytes.
Modem (modulator, demodulator): A device that
connects to a computer and to a phone line, that allows the computer to talk to
other computers through the phone system.
MOP Date (method of procedure date)
ADSL meets
with local LEC personnel to solidify installation procedures.
Network: Connection of 2 or more computers that
share resources.
POP (point of presence, or post office
protocol): Two commonly used meanings: A Point of Presence denotes a city or
location where a network can be connected to, often with dial-up phone lines. A
second meaning, Post Office Protocol refers to the way e-mail software gets mail
from a mail server.
POTS (plain old telephone service): Term used
for basic analog telephone service. POTS uses the lowest 4KHz of bandwidth.
RBOC (regional Bell operating company): One of
the seven U.S. Telephone Companies that resulted from the break up of AT&T.;
Router: A special-purpose computer (or software
package) that handles the connection between 2 or more networks. Routers spend
all their time looking at the destination addresses of the packets passing
through them and deciding which route to send them on.
Server: A computer, or a software package, that
provides a specific kind of service to customer software running on other
computers.
SMTP (simple mail transfer protocol): The basic
programming language of the Internet's e-mail function.
T-1: A leased-line connection capable of
carrying data at a bandwidth of 1.5Mbps.
T-3: A leased-line connection capable of
carrying data at a bandwidth of 45Mbps.
TCP/IP (transmission control protocol/Internet
protocol): This is the variety of protocols that defines the Internet.
Originally designed for the UNIX operating system, TCP/IP software is now
available for every major kind of computer operating System.
URL (uniform resource locator): The standard
way to present an address of any resource on the Internet that is part of the
World Wide Web (WWW). For example: www.earthweb-connect.com
VPN (virtual private network): Usually refers
to a network in which some of the parts are connected using the public Internet,
but the data sent across the Internet is encrypted, so the entire network is
"virtually" private.
WAN (wide area network): Any Internet or
network that covers an area larger than a single building, usually offered by
telephone companies but also available from alternate providers.
WWW (World Wide Web): The universe of hypertext
servers (HTTP servers) which are the servers that allow text, graphics, sound
files, etc. to be mixed together.
Why Broadband
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Work
on the Internet Faster
Why broadband? Here’s the best reason: you stop wasting
time and money waiting on a slow connection. Broadband is
exponentially faster than what you’re currently using.* That means
everything on the Internet comes through much, much more quickly: Web
pages, downloads, even email with fat attachments. Do the math! If each
individual in a 30-person office waits online an average of ten minutes
each day, that equals five wasted hours. At $20 an hour, that’s $100 a
day spent staring at the status bar. With broadband—for instance, a T1
line—total time “lost” shrinks to less than 12 minutes, or four
bucks, each day for the whole office.
* For example, a 56K modem could download one megabyte in 2 minutes, 22
seconds. A T1 1.5M connection could do the same in 5.3 seconds.
2.5 billion hours were wasted online in 1998 by people
waiting for pages to download.
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Access More with
Always-On Internet
There are millions of useful pieces of information on the Internet, but
your employees won’t use them if it’s inconvenient to find them. You
can help them by integrating the Internet into every aspect of their job
with always-on broadband.
“Always-on” means your connection to the
Internet is permanent; no one in your office has to dial in or log on to
get on the Web. This convenience creates a subtle but powerful
difference in your business. When employees discover the Web’s new
responsiveness—thanks to constantly available fast access—they’ll
research and investigate much more easily and frequently than before. More
frequent access to information leads to more informed business decisions,
which in turn leads to better business outcomes.
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Add Customers
with E-commerce
If you are planning to do e-commerce on the Web, then you’re planning
to use broadband, whether it’s your own connection or that of a
Web-hosting facility. Even though an electronic transaction involves
the exchange of only a few bytes of data, you still need an always-on
connection. After all, who can predict when your customer might
“call”?
With more bandwidth, your site becomes more
robust. Your e-commerce serves more customers simultaneously and you
are confident that each one is pleased with your system’s snappy
response. Broadband speed means richer, more dynamic content on your Web
site. Your application could be an interactive catalog that completely
customizes the selling process based on each individual’s buying
behavior. Online descriptions of products and services could include
video, audio, and even foreign language translations—which has a very
strong impact in relation to our next reason…
Forty-four
percent of U.S. companies are selling online; 24% more
say they will do so within 12 months.
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Get On Local, Reach Global
There are two aspects to going global with
broadband: you reach out to the world, and the world reaches back. A
high-bandwidth connection enables everyone in your business to explore
resources and make contacts anywhere. You can develop new lines of supply,
carry more products from a wider range of sources, and prospect for new
clients wherever you can deliver goods and services.
Likewise, your Web site creates the same
impact on the next continent that it does next door. While English is
widely understood, multiple-language versions of your site make strategic
sense. According to Forrester Research, business users are three times
more likely to purchase when addressed in their native language.
Forecasts
predict one billion Web users by 2005;
700 million will be from outside the U.S.
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Compete with Firms of Any Size
Competition, anyone? Literally. Broadband
levels the playing field, with advantages for companies of every size.
A well-crafted Web site on a
high-bandwidth connection from a small or medium-sized enterprise can
function as well as if not better than one from a huge corporation. “As
well” because your Internet presence will appear just as professional.
“Better” in the sense that you can respond more nimbly and stay close
to your clients.
Here’s a good problem to have: you enjoy
great success and find that your business has suddenly gotten big. Maybe
too big, and customer relations may suffer. With broadband you can still
act small, as in friendly, with multiple Web sites fine-tuned to serve the
needs of each market segment. With smart use of your client database and
permission marketing strategies, you give personalized attention to each
customer, deepening each relationship with customized offers and services
tailored to their unique requirements.
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Respond to Change Faster
In April of 2000, the Big Three automakers made
a big change in their online business strategy. Rather
than develop separate online purchasing exchanges, they chose to combine
their efforts and create the world’s largest B2B e-commerce site,
handling over $200 billion in materials and parts. Their eventual goal is
to have all purchasing done on the Web. Any supplier that doesn’t get
online may get left in the dust.
Whether it’s a crisis or an opportunity,
broadband gives you an edge when responding to industry changes. Quickly
gather news and analysis from multiple online sources to create an
informed strategy. Use internal email and Intranet resources to
communicate with your entire organization, making sure everyone is on the
same page (literally) and working together. Then contact every customer
via email and post updates on the Web. Whether or not change is good, it
has to be managed in order for your business to thrive. Broadband helps
you do it quickly and smartly.
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Use Remote Access and Virtual Private
Networks
Remote employees
can work as efficiently as those in the office can—and you’ll save on
coffee supplies! Providing network access to employees at home or in
remote locations used to be difficult and expensive. Now reliable, secure
high-bandwidth access makes it much easier and less costly. This is
accomplished by making connections across the Internet in a virtual
private network. While your information is on the Internet, it is securely
encrypted so that only approved users can access it.
The same technique allows physically
separate or even distant offices to share resources transparently as well.
With high-speed Internet service and a virtual private network installed
at two separate offices, the files from the distant location load just as
if they were on the local server. This applies equally to offices in
different cities, states, or even continents.
Virtual
private network savings can be as high as 70% over
private-line solutions.
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Dazzle with Dynamic Content
Adding broadband power to your business gives
you more than just faster-loading Web pages. The
enormous speed with which it pumps data makes exciting new activities
possible.
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Captivate your Web site audience with
intricate animation, smooth video, lively music, or the spoken word.
Demonstrate products and services more completely with video and
audio. Let prospects manipulate a simulation of your product in real
time with interactive virtual presentations. When your site is both
engaging and informative, potential customers stay longer and return
more frequently.
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With high-speed access and inexpensive
desktop cameras, live video over the Internet is becoming a practical
reality, too. Expect this technology to spur a revolution in
videoconferences, training, executive communications, analyst
briefings, consultations, and even online sales calls.
Online
shoppers would be up to 43% more likely to purchase
if they could videoconference with a salesperson…
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Take Advantage of New Applications
Broadband is
often called a big pipe, because so much data can flow through it. This
tremendous throughput enables many new applications on the Web, as well as
beyond it:
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Reduce your administrative drudgery with
online backup. With a click of the mouse, your files are backed up via
high-speed line to a remote secure location overnight.
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Add voice telephone service to your
broadband connection, with bandwidth to spare. With remote access, you
can even extend your company telephone system into your home.
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Streamline your communications with unified
messaging. Send and receive voice, fax, or email from a single
interface.
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Save money and cut deployment time with an
Application Service Provider (ASP). Instead of installing,
maintaining, and managing software at every workstation, your
employees all use software managed by the ASP that runs remotely on
the Internet (at broadband speed).
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Capitalist creativity will transform
society again with broadband,
just as it did with previous revolutionary expansions of
bandwidth, from the stone tablet to Gutenberg’s press to TV.
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The Web is already a new sales channel. Broadband
widens that channel and turns up the volume. Think digital theater
sound compared to AM radio, and you get the idea.
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Business ADSL
Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) is a
leading edge service that allows high-speed broadband dedicated Internet access
over an existing pair of copper telephone wires. By utilizing existing
wires, ADSL can provide a cost-effective solution to achieve the higher speeds
that are needed to remain on the cutting edge of the Internet.
Availability is one of the major drawbacks of
ADSL.
The maximum range for Small Business ADSL is 18,000 feet. Therefore if you are
outside of that range, this service is unavailable. As distance decreases
towards the telephone company office, the data rate capability increases.
Speeds are not dependent on where you are in
relationship to the nearest
central office (CO), but the actual length of the
copper wires run to your location from that ADSL enabled CO. The length of
the copper line is very important, as is the condition of the line. If the line
is old and deteriorated, has repeaters, bridge taps or other devices on the
line, or has part fiber optic cable it cannot achieve the speeds that length
alone would indicate. For this reason, ADSL speeds can never be determined
until the line is physically installed and tested.
What is Business ADSL?
Business ADSL is a low cost, high speed, permanent Internet
access over Digital Subscriber Lines (for more pricing information click here).
Business ADSL is available in the Nationwide. With speeds ranging up to 1.5Mbps,
Business ADSL is the ideal access solution for small businesses and for large
corporate networks. Business ADSL provides outstanding performance for
significantly less cost than ISDN, Frame Relay, or Leased Line solutions.
Business ADSL includes:
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Unlimited usage of your Business
ADSL line - your flat-rate monthly charge
will never increase!
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Guaranteed bandwidth to your full port speed.
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Domain name (www.earthweb-connect.com) registration and primary and/or
secondary domain name service (does not include InterNIC fees).
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Hassle-free installation of your
ADSL line and ADSL bridge/router. A field
engineer will handle your ADSL line installation, all inside wiring, and the
setup and testing of your ADSL hardware.
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Up to 10 POP E-mail boxes or SMTP mail to your own mail server. With your
own SMTP mail server you can create as many E-mail boxes as you desire.
Additional POP E-mail boxes are also available. Easy to understand pricing
and billing. You will receive one SYSNET bill for all service and line
charges.
What is Small Business ADSL?
Small Business ADSL is a low cost, high speed, permanent
Internet access over Digital Subscriber Lines. Small Business ADSL is available
in the Nationwide. With speeds ranging up to 1.5Mbps, Business ADSL is the ideal
access solution for small/mid size business and for large corporate networks.
Small Business ADSL provides outstanding performance for significantly less cost
than ISDN, Frame Relay, or Leased Line solutions. This service is not guaranteed
like our Business ADSL Service. Customers may receive the full bandwidth.
Small Business ADSL includes:
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Unlimited usage of your Small Business
ADSL line - your flat-rate monthly
charge will never increase!
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Domain name (www.earthweb-connect.com) registration and primary and/or
secondary domain name service (does not include InterNIC fees).
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Hassle-free installation of your
ADSL line and ADSL bridge/router. A field
engineer will handle your ADSL line installation, all inside wiring, and the
setup and testing of your ADSL hardware.
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Up to 5 POP E-mail boxes or SMTP mail to your own mail server. With your
own SMTP mail server you can create as many E-mail boxes as you desire.
Additional POP E-mail boxes are also available. Easy to understand pricing
and billing. You will receive one bill for all service and line
charges.
What is Commuter Business ADSL?
Commuter ADSL is a low cost, high speed, permanent Internet
access over Digital Subscriber Lines. Commuter ADSL is available in the
Nationwide. With speeds ranging up to 768K. Commuter ADSL is the ideal access
solution for Telecommuters. Commuter ADSL provides outstanding performance for
significantly less cost than Dial up ISDN.
Commuter ADSL includes:
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Unlimited usage of your Commuter
ADSL line - your flat-rate monthly charge
will never increase!
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Bandwidth is Guaranteed to your full port speed.
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Domain name (www.earthweb-connect.com) registration and primary and/or
secondary domain name service (does not include InterNIC fees).
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Hassle-free installation of your
ADSL line and ADSL bridge/router. A field
engineer will handle your ADSL line installation, all inside wiring, and the
setup and testing of your ADSL hardware.
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Up to 3 POP E-mail boxes or SMTP mail to your own mail server. With your
own SMTP mail server you can create as many E-mail boxes as you desire.
Additional POP E-mail boxes are also available. Easy to understand pricing
and billing. You will receive one SYSNET bill for all service and line
charges.
What is ADSL?
Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) technology uses existing copper
telephone wiring to deliver high-speed data services to businesses and homes. In
its various forms - including AADSL, HADSL, IADSL, R-AADSL, SADSL, and VADSL -
ADSL
offers users a choice of speeds ranging from 32 Kbps to, in laboratory settings,
more than 50 Mbps. These digital services will ultimately be used to deliver
bandwidth-intensive applications such as video on demand, distance learning
& video-conferencing. Today, ADSL is for the first time putting high-speed.
Internet access within the reach of small and medium-size businesses.
ADSL takes existing voice cables that connect customer premises to the phone
company's central office (CO) and turns them into a high-speed digital link.
Over any given link, the maximum ADSL speed is determined by the distance between
the customer site and the CO.
At the customer premises, a ADSL modem connects the phone line to either a
standalone computer or a local-area network (LAN). This ADSL equipment differs
from other Internet access devices in two key respects: It requires no end-user
configuration, and it is not a dial-up solution. Once installed, the ADSL modem
provides the customer site with continuous connection to the Internet.
Why is ADSL a superior connectivity?
ADSL technologies are changing the landscape of business
communications. By providing high-speed Internet access at prices that small and
medium-size businesses can afford, the pportunity to have the bandwidth you’ve
wanted is here.
Before the advent of ADSL, these companies had to choose between cheap but
agonizingly slow dial-up modems or fast but prohibitively expensive ISDN
services or leased lines. ADSL changes the economics of Internet access by
establishing an entirely new point on the price/performance curve.
ADSL services also offer small and medium-size businesses significantly higher
Internet access for only incrementally higher prices. This conveys a number of
compelling advantages to users:
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Continuous Connection:
ADSL users are always connected, so they get
immediate Internet access. ISDN terminal adapters require 5-10 seconds to
establish a connection, while dial-up modems can take nearly half a minute.
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Flat fee: ADSL subscribers pay a flat monthly fee for Internet access.
There are no additional usage/metered charges to worry about.
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Dedicated Bandwidth:
ADSL line speeds are constant and provide the same
speed (hence the "Symmetric" moniker) in both directions. Unlike
cable modems, ADSL equipment is not accessing a shared infrastructure that
throttles down individual connection speeds when traffic gets heavy.
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Investment Protection:
ADSL provides customers with a cost-effective
upgrade path. SYSNET Communications can upgrade your ADSL Access Device
remotely via software when you decide you need a higher access speed.
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Easy Maintenance:
ADSL connectivity is easy to maintain. Unlike ISDN
devices, ADSL modems don't require any complex manual configuration - they
are truly plug and play.
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ADSL
vs. Other Internet Connections*
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28.8k
Modem
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56k
Modem
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ISDN
Modem (128k)
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ADSL
(786k)
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ADSL (1.5M)
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Connect
your entire office on just one ADSL line!
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Now
small-to-medium sized business can afford high-speed data access.
Imagine being able to connect your entire business to the Internet
at speeds only large corporations could afford in the past. Now
have the same high-speed access for:
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Hosting
your company's Web site
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Exchanging
information with partners and customers
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Transferring
large video or data files
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Dramatically
increasing the productivity of your entire office
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ADSL service
works over an ordinary copper telephone line provided by us at no
additional charge, meaning your business or home will easily be
wired with a dedicated line for our High-Speed Net Connect
Internet Service. Because ADSL is always on you get:
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Immediate
Web access
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Instant
access to email messages
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No busy
signals or annoying disconnections
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No need
for slow dial-up connections
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There
are many benefits that set Business ADSL apart from other types of
high-speed Internet access. No other technology provides the
bandwidth for the dollar and saves you the valuable time needed to
run your small or medium sized business in today's market
economy.
Just
a few of these such benefits are:
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1)
Super High Speeds
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ADSL
Is FAST!
ADSL
modems are much faster than analog modems. Each type of ADSL
provides different maximum speeds, from twice as fast to
approximately 125 times faster than a 56.6K analog modem.
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2)
Your ADSL
Connection is Always-On...
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You
don’t have to worry about line dropping when you're in the
middle of browsing, downloading, transferring files or
documents, etc. With ADSL, you can talk or fax and use the
Internet simultaneously. Discuss business or personal plans on
the phone at the same time you are on the Internet checking your
stocks, booking your flights, scheduling meetings... all without
adding a second line.
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3)
ADSL Is
Reliable!
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ADSL runs on phone lines, which are among the most reliable
networks in the world. ADSL downloads information at
speeds up to 1.5 megabits per second, twelve times faster than
ISDN, and 25 times faster than a standard 56K modem. A ADSL
connection can download 100 pages of text in just 5.3 seconds,
compared to more than four minutes required by a 28.8k modem.
Check
now for availability in your area!
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