Access
Access is usually provided by the local exchange
carrier; in Colorado that is Qwest. Access is defined as the physical
path from your company’s demarcation point to the carrier’s
point of presence. Access can range in size from 56K, T1, and optical
cable. Access is typically the weakest point because it is often
a single path with no redundancy. If a contractor isn’t careful
when digging outside the building or in another location, the line
can be severed and your company’s link to the outside world
cut off. For this reason, when companies grow to a certain size
and the data / voice application becomes more mission critical they
will look at different options for access redundancy.
A number of carriers besides Qwest offer access
in Colorado. Many large buildings are “lit” with redundant
fiber, which will give a company like yours different options for
the most reliable connection. Depending on the size of the application,
some carriers (including Qwest) will trench to your company’s
building with their own fiber.
Telecom Source Group will act as your company’s
advocate to investigate and present the various options for access.
We will work with you to select an access solution that best meets
your company’s requirements and price point.
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