Digital Subscriber Line, or DSL, will make your life online much easier to live. With download speeds starting at 144Kb, and going
as high as 6.0Mb, the only limits to your surfing will be the comfort level of your chair. DSL is a dedicated line separate from your phone line, so you will be able to speak on the phone and surf at
the same time, and your connection won't be dropped during high-traffic periods. BNS is an authorized reseller of Southwestern Bell and Covad Networks DSL service.Southwestern Bell will
bill you separately for circuit fees. BNS will bill you for Internet access. Speeds and prices are as follows:
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Option One (includes 5 Gb transfer per month, $35 per Gb thereafter, up to 2 IP addresses) * |
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Speed Download/Upload |
Internet Access Fee |
SWBell Circuit Fee |
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1.5Mb/384Kb |
$79.99 |
$129.00 |
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384Kb/128Kb |
$39.99 |
$40.00 |
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Option Two (unlimited bandwidth, with up to 256 IP addresses) |
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Speed Download/Upload |
Internet Access Fee |
SWBell Circuit Fee |
|
6.0Mb/384Kb |
$2165.00 |
$130.00 |
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5.5Mb/384Kb |
$1965.00 |
$130.00 |
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4.5Mb/384Kb |
$1575.00 |
$130.00 |
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3.5Mb/384Kb |
$1275.00 |
$130.00 |
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2.5Mb/384Kb |
$975.00 |
$130.00 |
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1.5Mb/384Kb |
$695.00 |
$130.00 |
Prices exclude setup fees ($20 for Option One, $245 for Option Two) and modem/router ($198+$199 install fee). As of 11/1/99,
SWBell is offering a free modem/router and installation with 1 year contract. * BNS recommends the addition of an ethernet-to-ethernet router for added security and the conservation of IP addresses. Covad DSL has unlimited bandwidth and connection time. Speeds and prices, including circuit and service, are as follows:
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TeleSpeed Commercial Services (also available for the home) |
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Speed Download/Upload |
Price per month per line |
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1.5Mb/384Kb |
$259.99 |
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1.1Mb/1.1Mb |
$419.99 |
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768Kb/768Kb |
$274.99 |
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384Kb/384Kb |
$189.99 |
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192Kb/192Kb |
$134.99 |
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144Kb/144Kb |
$124.99 |
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TeleSurfer Services (only available for residences/home offices) |
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Speed Download/Upload |
Price per month per line |
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768Kb/384Kb |
$119.99 |
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384Kb/128Kb |
$79.99 |
Prices exclude installation ($199-$249) and modem/router ($199-$299)
The availability of DSL is not universal, and there may be limitations on the speed of your connection due to
distance from the DSL substation and the phone company's equipment on the line. In most cases, up to
four computers can be connected to a single modem/router. As many as 250 can be networked with the
proper hardware, though when multiple computers are connected, the bandwidth will be shared. To learn
more about DSL and for a preliminary check on the levels of service you will be able to receive, please call. |
