Re: Service provider T1/PPP question

[Mike <mike-nanog () tiedyenetworks com>]

On 06/28/2013 12:56 PM, Naslund, Steve wrote:
> I think this post seems like a flashback.  I would not consider a T-1 to really be broadband anymore and it is pretty much 
> limited to a business environment the way tariffs work.  As far as MLPPP, it seems to be pretty stable now where you need 
> multiple bonded T-1s.  We have a few sites running MLPPP with Sprint on Juniper and Cisco gear and have not had an issue with it. 
>  It is definitely not my preference for business connectivity anymore.  We tend to look for Ethernet service which is way cheaper 
> per mb than T-1 and requires less expensive terminal equipment in most cases.  T-1s are the business solution where you need 
> dedicated MPLS connectivity and fiber transport is not available.  DSL or Internet VPN are OK but somewhat less stable for 
> business class private network solutions.  If it is internet connectivity they want you will get beaten up by the cable companies 
> that can outrun and outprice you across the board.  You will also have a heck of a time competing with incumbent and competitive 
> telecoms in T-1s that have central offices or collocations in central offices.  The economics just don't work if you 
> don't have direct access to the cable plant.  Maybe up until the telecom act but not now.  How do you intend to get those 
> T-1s back to you or are you a CLEC?

I am a clec with colocated facilities, and my targets are rural unserved 
areas where none of the factors above are considerations. I just want to 
connect with anyone who's done this and has a qualified technical 
opinion on optimal deployment strategies; the business considerations 
are already done.

Thanks tho.

Mike