Fiber Increases Broadband Internet Alternatives

By Marc Saltzman What type of broadband pipe is best for your small business? Several providers have added to the selection by offering high-speed Internet over fiber optic cable.

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Verizon

In August 2008, Verizon announced that Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of the Company and Vodafone Group Plc, had completed its purchase of Rural Cellular Corporation, doing business as Unicel. In January 2009, Verizon Wireless completed its acquisition of Alltel Corporation from Atlantis Holdings LLC.

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Qwest Communications

Qwest operates in three segments: business markets, mass markets and wholesale markets. Most of the Company’s products and services are provided using its telecommunications network, which consists of voice and data switches, copper cables, fiber optic broadband cables and other equipment.

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Time Warner Cable Voice over IP

The company is based in New York, New York. Time Warner Cable Inc. formerly operated as a subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE:TWC) operate independently of Time Warner Inc. as of March 12, 2009.

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Broadband Basics: Cable vs. DSL

22 September 2009

The costs and differences of these popular broadband Internet offerings are a consideration for small businesses, but none more than the need for speed.

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T-carrier

22 September 2009

In telecommunications, T-carrier, sometimes abbreviated as T-CXR, is the generic designator for any of several digitally multiplexed telecommunications carrier systems originally developed by Bell Labs and used in North America, Japan, and Korea. The E-carrier system, where 'E' stands for European, is incompatible with the T-carrier (though cross compliant cards exist) and is used in most locations outside of North America, Japan, and Korea. It typically uses the E1 line rate and the E3 line rate. The E2 line rate is less commonly used. See the table below for bit rate comparisons.

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VoIP What is it?

22 September 2009

Considered as one of the latest advancements related to the use of computer networks, Voice over Internet Protocol (also known as VoIP) has been a helpful tool in improving digital communication. Other terms that are used by computer users to refer to VOIP are broadband telephony, voice over broadband, IP telephony and Internet telephony. These systems feature session control protocols to manage the calls efficiently. When it comes to encoding the speech as an audio stream and a digital audio, Voice over Internet Protocol uses audio codecs. To know more about VoIP, let us look at the benefits from using the system as well as the challenges faced by VoIP users.

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(ISPs) Internet Service Providers

22 September 2009

An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that provides third parties access to the Internet. Many ISP also offer other related services such as Web site design and virtual hosting. An ISP has the equipment and the telecommunication line access required to have a point-of-presence on the Internet for the geographic area served. An ISP acts as an intermediary between its client's computer system and the Internet. ISPs take several forms and offer a wide variety of services. They generally charge their customers for Internet access depending on their usage needs and the level of service provided.

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Sprint Nextel Wireless Services

Sprint Nextel Wireless Services

08 September 2009

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users.

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MetTel T1 Connection

MetTel T1 Connection

08 September 2009

MetTel is one of the fastest growing, full service competitive local carriers (CLECs) in the U.S. expanding from its regional base in the Northease and Mid-Atlantic states, to serving customers in the 48 contiguous states and Washington D.C.

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American Telephone Company T1 Services

American Telephone Company T1 Services

08 September 2009

Your Telecommunications Solutions Provider American Telephone Company is more than just a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier; ATC is an end-to-end telecommunications consulting and management company. Our vision is to provide businesses with consultative solutions, unparalleled service and Industry Best Customer Care. We deliver a broad array of telecommunications solutions including voice, data, internet, VoIP and hosted PBX.

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AireSpring

AireSpring

08 September 2009

AireSpring has been awarded “Product of the Year,” “Best Value,” “Members Choice,” and dozens of product awards. To-date, AireSpring has set the record for more Telecom Association awards than any other carrier/reseller.

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XO Communications T1 Services

08 September 2009

XO Communications is one of the nation’s largest communications service providers focused exclusively on businesses, government, and carrier and wholesale service providers nationwide.

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AT&T Internet Access

08 September 2009

At&T is the largest communications holding company in the world by revenue. The leading U.S. provider of local and long distance voice services.

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