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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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