DATA & INTERNET
CarrierSales.com focuses on simplifying the telecom decision process. Our model allows us to offer the most flexible and reliable solutions for your business. We specialize in helping you to determine what options work best for your business and then guide you through implementing the solutions. Our relationships with tier-1 providers, CLECs, and resellers allow us to find the best mix of product, price and service for you!
What products are available?
Explore the many data and internet services that are available through CarrierSales, including:
What about pricing?
Internet pricing consists of two pieces: port and loop (access). Likewise, data pricing consists of loop (access) and mileage between locations. If you are in a major metropolitan area, your rates are generally very aggressive, even through major tier-1 providers. If you are in outlying areas, the loop price may increase the total cost, but there are still many great values available to you.
Are all providers the same?
NO! The internet backbone provider is very important in determining the actual speed of your connection. Network latency, redundancy, and peering points all play a large role in determining which option is best for you.
Nationwide backbone providers would include: AT&T, Qwest, Sprint, Global Crossing, Verizon, Level 3, etc. And yes, you can be on these providers' internet backbones and still get great pricing! CLECs such as Integra, XO and Paetec can also be great options depending upon your office locations.
We simplify the process! Click here or call 1-800-288-4537 for your free telecom consultation and customized quote. Whether your goal is to save money, to be on the best network, or to find the highest overall value, we can help! We will build a solution that is right for your company.
MPLS/IP VPN
What is MPLS? MPLS-based IP VPN technology allows a wide range of data traffic over wide area networks with its ability to manage traffic between IP packets, SONET, ATM, and Ethernet frames. When paired with a VPN (virtual private network), benefits include a reliable, cost-effective service that allows remote users to have secure access to their organization's network.
The applications available over MPLS are virtually limitless. Using QOS (Quality of Service), a single MPLS circuit can be used to handle voice, data, and video traffic. QOS policies prioritize the voice and video traffic to reduce jitter and maximize overall quality.
Provider Options: Some companies are great regional providers, but fail for international applications. Solutions range from fully managed, turnkey solutions, to carriers that simply provide the connections, depending upon your needs. Our years of experience and training help guide you through these differences.
Internet T-1
What is an Internet T-1? Also known as DS-1 (digital signal-1), T-1 is widely used in North America and Japan to transmit voice and data between devices, up to speeds of 1.54 Mbps. T-1s provide constant transmission for both up- and down-stream data and thus easily handle the demands of today's internet users.
T-1s are the beginning elements for MPLS and IP VPN networks, which allow businesses to connect their locations in the US and internationally into one WAN (Wide Area Network) for data, voice, and video. T-1s can stand alone as individual connections, or they can be bundled together as an NxT1/Bonded T-1, which provides a cost-effective alternative to DS3 connections.
Provider Options: Some companies are great regional providers, but have limited national footprints. Solutions range from fully managed routers provided by the carrier, to those that simply provide the bandwidth, depending upon your specific needs. Our years of experience and training help guide you through these differences.
Internet DS3/Ethernet
What is a DS-3? A Digital Signal 3 (DS3, or also referred to as a T3 line) can transport 28 times the payload of a T-1 line, at a data rate of 44.74 Mbps. This option is commonly used for larger MPLS and IP VPN networks that need to connect multiple U.S. and even international locations.
What is Ethernet? Ethernet, which can be delivered over copper or fiber technology, is also utilized as an alternative to DS3 delivery. Bandwidth options usually come in 10MB increments, which can reduce service costs while still providing an excellent solution for network redundancy and easier expansion. Ethernet over copper (EOC) has some bandwidth expansion limits and distance restrictions from the central office.
Provider Options: At this bandwidth level, it is all about the loop (access). The traditional "national" carriers usually have to rely upon the RBOC (Qwest, AT&T, etc.) to provide the loop for a DS-3. For Ethernet, your options are limited to carriers that have equipment in the central office for EOC, or who can build fiber to your building. Our years of experience and training help guide you through many options and help you choose a carrier that fits your needs.
We simplify the process! Click here or call 1-800-288-4537 for your free telecom consultation and customized quote. We will build a solution that is right for your company.
Bonded T1/NxT1
What is an NxT1? When a business needs more speed than a T-1 line can provide, multiple T-1 lines can be "bonded" to create connections that range from 3 to 12 Mbps. This option can increase bandwidth capacity up to 8 times the standard 1.5 Mbps line, which allows a flexible and cost-effective upgrade when a business is not quite ready for a DS3 or can not get an Ethernet solution. In addition to added internet speed, having redundant lines also creates a backup in the event that one T-1 line goes down, ensuring that your data is still able to move. The NxT1 or Bonded T-1 can also be tied into MPLS/IP VPN networks.
Provider Options: Some companies are great regional providers, but have limited national footprints. Solutions range from fully managed routers provided by the carrier, to those that simply provide the bandwidth, depending upon your specific needs. Our years of experience and training help guide you through these differences.
Private Lines
What is a Private Line? Private Line (also called Point-to-Point [PTP]) services create a more secure and guaranteed connection between offices for both voice and data traffic. This option is particularly valuable if your business frequently transfers large documents, sensitive data, or confidential information.
As bandwidth needs increased, Private Lines replaced Frame Relay as the primary way to connect offices. Private line T-1s are now being replaced by more flexible MPLS and VPN connections. However, Private Line connections over Ethernet (Metro Ethernet) are incredibly cost effective for high-end bandwidth users looking to connect one or more offices.
Provider Options: Some companies are great regional providers, but have limited national footprints. Options and pricing vary widely depending upon if the PTP is crossing state lines or not. Metro Ethernet solutions require the carrier to have significant deployment within that market in order to deliver service. Our years of experience and training help guide you through your options and decide if a PTP circuit is right for your needs.
Co-location & Hosting
What is Co-location? Co-location hosting allows your organization to house its voice, internet, or network servers at an internet data center. Co-location services handle the responsibilities of managing the equipment and the facilities to house that equipment, helping business owners to focus on running their business. Hosting services also benefit internet connectivity since businesses can employ the extra resources of a data center's tiered connections, high speed, increased bandwidth, and data management expertise.
Provider Options: Companies can choose from "all-inclusive" type hosting that provides every level of security, redundancy, and hands-on tech support available; or they can choose "telco-colo" that simply provides a safe environment without the technical help.
We simplify the process! Click here or call 1-800-288-4537 for your free telecom consultation and customized quote. We will build a solution that is right for your company.
VOICE
CarrierSales.com focuses on simplifying the telecom decision process. Our model allows us to offer the most flexible and reliable solutions for your business. We specialize in helping you to determine what options work best for your business and then guide you through implementing the solutions. Our relationships with tier-1 providers, CLECs, and resellers allow us to find the best mix of product, price and service for you!
What products are available?
Explore the many voice services that are available through CarrierSales, including:
- VoIP
- Basic Business Lines
- Flex T-1/Integrated T-1
- PRI/Voice T-1
- Long Distance—Switched/Dedicated
- SIP
Are all providers the same?
NO! Some carriers offer the best price but have terrible service. Other carriers charge a premium but come through with great service and billing. Our role is to identify what your company needs most and help you find the best overall value for your company.
We simplify the process! Click here or call 1-800-288-4537 for your free telecom consultation and customized quote. Whether your goal is to save money, to be on the best network, or to find the highest overall value, we can help! We will build a solution that is right for your company.
VoIP
What is VoIP? Simply put, Voice-over Internet Protocol allows you to make and receive phone calls over your high-speed internet, as opposed to using the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). VoIP can facilitate tasks and provide services that may be more difficult to implement or more expensive using the PSTN. Examples include:
- The ability to transmit more than one telephone call over the same broadband connection. This can make VoIP a simple way to add an extra telephone line to a home or office.
- Conference calling, call forwarding, automatic redial, and caller ID; zero- or near-zero-cost features that traditional telephone companies normally charge extra for.
- Secure calls using standardized protocols (such as Secure Real-time Transport Protocol). Most of the difficulties of creating a secure phone connection over traditional phone lines, like digitizing and digital transmission, are already in place with VoIP. It is only necessary to encrypt and authenticate the existing data stream.
- Location independence—only an internet connection is needed to get a connection to a VoIP provider. For instance, call center agents using VoIP phones can work from anywhere with a sufficiently fast and stable internet connection.
- Integration with other services available over the Internet, including video conversation, message or data file exchange in parallel with the conversation, audio conferencing, managing address books, and passing information about whether others (e.g., friends or colleagues) are available to interested parties.
- Advanced Telephony features such as call routing, screen pops, and IVR implementations are easier and cheaper to implement and integrate. The fact that the phone call is on the same data network as a user's PC opens a new door to possibilities.
Provider Options: VoIP solutions can be provided over the public internet, but they tend to have lower quality and higher levels of service issues. The best VOIP solutions are those delivered over "private" networks that carriers have built to prioritize voice and video traffic. These networks can be very different depending upon the provider and will affect the overall experience of the end-user.
Some providers include the VoIP enabled phones as part of the package, allowing the customer to get new equipment without incurring large capital expenses. Other providers will simply provide the connections and support, but allow the customer to use existing phones (if compatible) or purchase from another source.
Basic Business Lines
The Plain Old Telephone (POT) line is still alive and well! While mergers and acquisitions have narrowed the number of available carriers to choose from, the pricing and package "bundling" has improved with each carrier. POTs lines are still the basic building block for business communications and are still the fastest product to install or move.
Provider Options: CarrierSales represents all of the top local providers and can find the one that best meets the needs of your business. Carrier availability can vary by central office, so it is important to make sure you know all of your options.
In addition to the Bell companies and CLECs, there are "resellers" that simply become the billing party for your service. With these companies, you get outstanding monthly rates, improved service levels, but do not have to switch providers and port phone numbers. These providers are the best option for multiple location businesses across various states that would like a single bill.
Flex T-1/Integrated T-1
What is an Integrated T-1? Highly popular throughout the past decade, the Integrated T-1 delivers local calling, internet, and long distance over one T-1 facility. The flexibility of the Integrated T to be delivered as PRI, Digital Trunks, or Basic Business lines set it as the standard product for small- to mid-sized business that required a dependable, dedicated internet connection. Customers are able to choose how many channels of the T-1 they want to be available for voice, and how much bandwidth will be left over for the internet. (24 channels are available at 64k each).
What is a Flex T-1? The Flex T-1 completes a product evolution that the Integrated T-1 started. Flex T-1s keep everything the Integrated T-1 has, but add some very important functionality. The "flex" name is derived from the ability of the product to adjust or flex the amount of the T-1 that is being allocated for voice and data. In this way, when voice channels are not being used, the available internet bandwidth increases until a voice channel is needed. Flex T-1s are also able to be bonded together, allowing the customer to achieve higher bandwidth and available call channels.
Provider Options: CLECs such as XO, Integra, and Paetec lead the way in the deployment of this product. RBOCs like Qwest do have offerings that can be attractive under the right circumstances. Availability of this product is very dependent upon the amount of network deployment each carrier has made in the area. In other words, most major metropolitan areas will have many options to choose from, while smaller areas will be limited. Pricing and packages vary by market.
We simplify the process! Click here or call 1-800-288-4537 for your free telecom consultation and customized quote. We will perform a detailed review of what you currently have and will build a solution that is right for your company.
PRI/Voice T1
What is a PRI? Primary Rate Interface is the typical way of delivering and receiving local voice calls for medium to large businesses. A PRI is a T-1 facility that is comprised of 23 B (voice) channels and 1 D (data) channel that are each 64k. Each phone call uses 1 B channel, while the data required to start/terminate the call and the call information such as caller ID is transmitted over the D channel. Use of a PRI requires a PBX that is equipped with a PRI card.
What is a Voice T-1? Although still used, the Voice T-1 or Digital Trunks (DSS) are slowly being replaced by the PRI. Like a PRI, the DSS consists of 24 channels that are each 64k. However, unlike the PRI, a DSS does not have a D channel and thus requires all call setup/tear-down and call information to be handled over each channel. This process is less efficient and can result in less calls being able to be made versus a PRI. Older PBX's generally have a T-1 card and may not be compatible with a PRI card.
Provider Options: Most providers are able to offer both PRI and Voice T-1 products. PRI availability is sometimes limited in rural areas that have not yet been upgraded at the central office to accommodate this technology. Where available, PRI's are usually more cost effective and generally carry the better promotions.
Switched/Dedicated Long Distance
- Switched Long Distance – $.0229 to $.0425 per minute interstate … anytime!
- Dedicated Long Distance – $.0988 to $.0199 per minute interstate … blended!
Which carrier is best for you? With the number of carriers and rate programs available today, it is all but impossible for the average business to know which carrier has the most value. Our agents are trained and work every day in determining who has the best mix of prices and services.
Some carriers enforce a dedicated 80/20 rule where 80% of your calls must terminate to RBOC phone numbers. However, we have multiple carriers without this restriction.
What rate can you get? Long distance rates consist of Interstate or Intrastate rates and can be broken down into call "tiers." One carrier might have great Interstate rates, but poor Intrastate. Where you are located and where you call most often can determine what rates are available to you. CarrierSales.com will do a detailed analysis of your call patterns and see which carrier provides the best overall value.
The rates available to your company are also very volume-driven. Many carriers have monthly commitments for their best rates and may not be a fit for your company.
SIP Termination
What is SIP? A SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) connection is a service offered by carriers to connect a company's PBX to the ordinary telephone system (PSTN) via the internet. Through SIP protocol, call start up and take down, call information such as caller ID, and other information can be transmitted. SIP connections are digital, which can allow for excellent voice quality if the underlying internet connection is solid.
While SIP can be supported using a public internet connection, voice quality may suffer as voice "packets" are dropped, causing the voice stream to be interrupted. Most providers offering SIP recommend a private/managed internet connection as the primary source of bandwidth.
Provider Options: Be careful! There are only a handful of providers that are currently providing this new technology with a high level of quality and support. Most of the larger carriers can support long distance over SIP, but only a few can terminate local calls through SIP. Smaller companies have a SIP offering, but caution should be taken. This is still a technology where you truly get what you pay for.
Outage Recovery
What is Outage Recovery? Outage Recovery service rapidly and professionally restores control over all your existing numbers phone numbers during outages or disasters, including DID's. No hardware, No software or change of carriers. Scalable for enterprise, affordable for small business. Satisfies compliance requirements in all industries.
Also Included:
- Mass notification (voice, SMS/text, email)
- Toll-Free Emergency Info Hotline
- Conferencing, voicemail-to-email, fax-to-email, and more
- A comprehensive Emergency Communications Plan (ECP)
We simplify the process! Click here or call 1-800-288-4537 for your free telecom consultation and customized quote. We will sift through your options to make sure you choose a reliable carrier that you can count on for years to come!
