How to Choose an Internet Service Provider

HOW TO CHOOSE AN INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER Internet Service Providers (ISPS) are companies that connect you to the Internet. SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT OR SLA SERVICE RELIABILITY SECURITY OF DATA NETWORK REDUNDANCY ISP'S REPUTATION IN THE FIELD CHOOSING THE RIGHT ISP FOR YOUR BUSINESS WHAT KIND OF BANDWIDTH DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED? Measured in bits per second (bps) (1 Megabit = 1024 Kilobits), consider the rate of data transfer, bit rate or throughput you need. COMMON BROADBAND (HIGH-SPEED) CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS T3 BUSINESS ETHERNET CS3/0CX T1 LINE DSL CABLE WIRELESS SATELLITE Copper or fiber optic telephone line that can Digital Signal 3 or T3 sent over "Optical Also called Digital Subscriber Ethernet carry more data than traditional telephone line Carrier X" or optical fiber network over Copper Line WHICH CONNECTIVITY OPTION IS RIGHT FOR YOUR BUSINESS? Evaluate Your Business' Employee Needs: Can they allow for a little wait Do employees perform high volumes of Web browsing? Do they require cloud-based applications and proximity to the services? Do they require video Do they require Voice services? Do they download or upload more? time while downloading or uploading? streaming services? WHAT DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED FROM AN ISP? In 1 Megabit, there are 1024 Kilobits Do you need mission critical reliability and fast UPLOAD speed? NO YES T3 DSL T1 DS3/0Cx BUSINESS ETHERNET Supports multiple offices, multiple users, website, & enterprise applications Multiple Offices Symmetrical upload & download speeds Mission-critical reliability Speed & performancenecessary for Voice services &multiple internet users Download streaming media applications Do you have offices where DSL and Cable access are unavailable? Do you regularly use large uploads and downloads? NO YES NO YES Tī 13 CABLE WIRELESS SATELLITE DS3/OCx BUSINESS ETHERNET DSL T1 Supports a highly distributed workforce and locations and areas where DSL and Cable access are currently unavailable Large uploads and downloads Multimedia applications, video Remote connecting to HQ Communication between offices Server/application hosting Symmetrical bandwidth options up to multi Gigabit speeds T3 Nationwide coverage DS3/OCx BUSINESS ETHERNET WIRELESS SATELLITE BROADBAND ADVANTAGES OUTLINED Coverage in metropolitan areas Provides service to teleworkers & remote locations Routable static IP addressing Robust SLAS - 99.99% guaranteed uptime Reliability depends on best efforts of the provider | 13 Robust SLAS - 99.99% guaranteed uptime Symetrical and Asymetrical options Cost-effective 99% typical uptime guarentee Robust SLAS -99.99% guaranteed uptime Mission-critical performance Robust SLAS - 99.99% typical uptime guarentee Mission-critical performance Best value for intensive bandwidth needs LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Some companies offer great coverage in certain areas but poor coverage in other areas. T1 DSL T1, Bonded T1, & Some DSL connections provide true business-class connectivity, & are widely available in major metropolitan areas. ETHERNET OVER COPPER For businesses located in dense metropolitan areas, Ethernet over Copper offers greater flexibility & provides the best connection speeds at the best prices. Availability varies by provider. BUSINESS ETHERNET Business Ethernet is faster & generally more cost competitive than T1 & Bonded T1 connections. FACTORS AFFECTING COST Prices vary based on: ΤΥΡE OF THE AREA CONTRACTUAL AND COMPETITION SPEED OF THE CONNECTION THE ISPS IT GUARANTEES - SERVICES THROUGHPUT, UPTIME AND TIME TO REPAIR COMMITMENTS CONNECTION FACTOIDS The first 110 baud modem was mass-produced in the US to connect military terminals as part of SAGE Air Defense Program. Many wireless modems grew out of the deep space telecommunications programs of the 1960s. '60 The first commercial Dial-Up Internet provider was created in 1990 called The World. It still exists today. 1990 In 1977, the first PC modem was developed to be sold to computer hobbyists.ill exists today. 1977 THE FUTURE OF BROADBAND ISPS There will be the potential to grow from IPV6 (Internet Protocol version 6), internet 2,0's 128 bit connectivity (340 undecillion addresses) & provide faster & higher-quality connectivity to service higher bandwidth, content & internet broadcasting. IPV6 Customer prices for ISPS are becoming lower as customers begin buying bundled services. The future will involve Fiber Optics & Ethernet over Copper, cloud services & 4G wireless. SOURCES: wisegeek.com, bcs.org, techtips.salon.com, digitallanding.com, ezinearticles.com, gcflearnfree.org, megapath.com, computernetworksit.com.au T1 DSL DS3/0OCX CABLE SATELLITE WIRELESS