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Background / Scenario
Today’s broadband Internet services are fast, affordable, and secure using VPN technologies. However,
many companies still find the need for a 24-hour dedicated connection to the Internet or a dedicated point-to-
point connection from one office location to another. In this lab, you will investigate the cost and availability of
purchasing a dedicated T1 Internet connection for your home or business.
Required Resources
Device with Internet access
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Comcast NO NO NO NO NO x
Integra x x x YES unkwnown x x
tw telecom NO x x NO unknown x NO
AT&T YES YES YES YES YES NO NO
Cbeyond YES NO YES NO unknown YES NO
Earthlink YES NO YES NO unknown YES NO
Level 3
Communications YES YES YES NO NO
XO
Communications YES YES YES YES NO
Verizon NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
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Reflection
1. What are the disadvantages to using a T1 leased line for personal home use? What would be a better
solution?
Yes. Similar in the high low range. Results start at $287.50 per month for 3 year contract. Mid-range quote reads for
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$413.00 per month for one year contract. The highest prince result is $651.57 for a one year contract.
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2. When might the use of a dedicated WAN connection, of any type, be a good connectivity solution for a
business.
If the business is processing credit card orders. If the business deals with commodities, options,
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or any kind of market activity (wall street). A business in the aviation/airline industry needs WAN.
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3. Describe other WAN technologies that provide high-speed, low-cost options that could be an alternative
solution to a T1 connection.
A business in telecommunications, phone cards, communications, IM, video messaging. On-line
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communications that use annonymous chat, text, photo exchange. Message boards. On-line
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communities. rapid speeds on-line gaming.
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