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Typical Broadband T1 Dedicated Voice/Data Service Prices

An Overview of Dedicated Business Services Pricing: Billing for dedicated services usually consists of a "loop" charge (the connection between you location and the network) and charges associated with the service carried. The follow are brief descriptions of how dedicated business services are priced:

• Dedicated Voice Services Pricing: All the usual voice services (Local, Interstate, Intrastate, International, and Toll Free) are available at usage rates 30% to 50% less than traditional switched services. This savings is somewhat offset by the loop cost which averages $500 per month. Many PBXs and electronic key systems are already equipped to accept a T-1, if you do need to purchase a T1 interface card it will cost ~ $300. If your business uses 50,000 minutes of service per month and your communication expenses are in the range of $2500 per month or more you should explore this service.

• Dedicated Broadband Internet Access: The cost of a broadband T1 connection will be ~$500 per month if your business is in a city. It could be $700 per month or more if your business is in a suburban or rural area. One-time installation charges run from $500 to more than $1000 depending upon the work and equipment required.

• Broadband and Voice Integrated Service: Pricing varies by capacity and features and services provided. Savings of 30% to 50% of the cost of the sum of the individual services are not unusual.

• Broadband Private Lines: Pricing varies by distance and capacity. Full T1s connecting locations within a city will cost between $350 and $700 per month. One-time installation charges run from $500 to more than $1000 depending upon the work and equipment required.

• Frame Relay: Frame relay end points cost from $150 to $800 per month depending upon capacity and service level commitments. One-time installation charges run from $500 to more than $1000 depending upon the work and equipment required.