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How does OffspringNet DSL compare with dial-up network connectivity
services such as ISDN and analog services? |
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Compared
to other dial-up services, OffspringNet DSL is a network connection
that is on "24x7".This means you don't have to dial in every
time you want to check your e-mail or surf the Internet. The service's
24x7 design and ability to provide connectivity for a single PC or
entire LAN makes it ideal for small to medium-sized businesses, as
well as for power Internet users. It is also an affordable way to
host your own Web or e-mail server. |
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Does
it cost more for this "24x7" service? |
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If you
can afford an ISDN line, you can afford OffspringNet DSL service.
OffspringNet DSL is priced at a flat rate, so there are no per-minute
or hourly charges. Monthly costs are a fraction of what you would
pay for a 24x7 T-1 line. Even for the typical ISDN user who is online
as little as two to three hours a day, OffspringNet DSL will save
you money while providing a faster, more reliable connection that's
available all the time. |
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So,
how much does OffspringNet DSL cost? |
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OffspringNet
DSL service starts at $69/month for speeds comparable to ISDN, and
ranges up to $399/month for a high-speed, continuous connection at
T-1 speeds. That's one monthly flat rate, on a single bill from OffspringNet.
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Will
OffspringNet DSL work with my existing network? |
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The
DSL modem included with the service, allows easy connection to your
network router, hub or directly to an individual PC outfitted with
a Network Interface Card (NIC). |
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I've
heard that there are different types of DSL service, and that they
run at different speeds. How will I know which DSL is best for me? |
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Our
technicians are experts in all aspects of DSL and can advise you on
which one best suits your needs. In addition, the supporting DSL hardware
and software is highly scalable and provides a seamless upgrade path
as your network demands grow, scaling from speeds of 144Kbps all the
way up to 1.5Mbps or even faster. So, even as new options such as
ultra-fast HDSL become available in the future, much of your investment
will remain protected. |
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How
long will it take DSL service to be installed? |
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You
can be up and running with OffspringNet DSL comparatively quickly.
Under normal circumstances, you will have access to the service within
30 days of signing up, and with some Local Exchange Carriers (LECs),
we can get you connected even faster. This compares with lead times
of six to eight weeks or longer with most T-1 services. (Note: there
are circumstances in which extra work on the phone lines may be required
to get your connection operational. This can increase installation
time.) |
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Is
DSL a new technology? |
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Not
at all. Telecommunications companies have used DSL, or Digital Subscriber
Line, technology since the early 1990's for T-1 voice and data circuits.
This technology is now available to you from OffspringNet for cost-effective
Internet and Intranet access. Best of all, OffspringNet DSL works
over regular telephone lines to bring full-time, high-speed network
connections directly to your business or home. |
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Is
OffspringNet DSL secure? |
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Unlike
it is for cable modems, customer traffic is kept separate and isolated
to the telephone company's Central Office (CO) connection point. So,
traffic from one user's OffspringNet DSL connection is never visible
on another customer's OffspringNet DSL network. |
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Is
OffspringNet DSL available in my area? |
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Because
DSL network connections are relatively new, not every telephone company
is set up to support the service. If you want to know for sure if
OffspringNet DSL is available in your area, call one of our representatives
toll-free at (877) 550-8536. Let OffspringNet put the speed back into
the Internet for you. |
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