RE: Trying to find a connectivity provider that wont go under (wasRE: CAIS/Ardent and now Network Access Solutions)

2002-05-31 Thread william
> As far as I know, the following national providers exist in Detroit: > (This is by no means, a complete list, and some of these aren't "Big > Name" providers, but less likely to go under than John Q Random ISP) The above is completely false statement in my opinion. From what I'v seen, local "J

RE: Trying to find a connectivity provider that wont go under (wasRE: CAIS/Ardent and now Network Access Solutions)

2002-05-30 Thread Steven J. Sobol
On Thu, 30 May 2002, Brian wrote: > Surprised there isnt much connectivity in the Detroit area, I mean it is > Motor City and all, I would think tons of manufacturing palnts all needing > telecom of some sort or other.. Try to get DSL here; everyone backhauls to Chicago. And Cleveland is the 25

RE: Trying to find a connectivity provider that wont go under (wasRE: CAIS/Ardent and now Network Access Solutions)

2002-05-30 Thread Paul Timmins
As far as I know, the following national providers exist in Detroit: (This is by no means, a complete list, and some of these aren't "Big Name" providers, but less likely to go under than John Q Random ISP) Verio Winstar XO AT&T Qwest Covad Level 3 SBC I've heard rumors of speakeasy.net, which I

RE: Trying to find a connectivity provider that wont go under (wasRE: CAIS/Ardent and now Network Access Solutions)

2002-05-30 Thread Brian
Surprised there isnt much connectivity in the Detroit area, I mean it is Motor City and all, I would think tons of manufacturing palnts all needing telecom of some sort or other.. Bri On Thu, 30 May 2002, Deepak Jain wrote: > > > Clearly anyone in your market is buying from someone out

RE: Trying to find a connectivity provider that wont go under (wasRE: CAIS/Ardent and now Network Access Solutions)

2002-05-30 Thread Scott Granados
The hard facts are that carriers want to make money hopefully so they will locate where the money is. My chances of having closely located customers is greater in Newyork City say than somewhere distant You either have to pull circuits to the carrier you want or settle for someone local muc

Re: Trying to find a connectivity provider that wont go under (wasRE: CAIS/Ardent and now Network Access Solutions)

2002-05-30 Thread Bill Woodcock
> Who can one rely on for connectivity? In general and in the Detroit area? > I put out a request for bids on T-1's and all the national providers were > way too high... Haven't you just answered your own question? I guess if you think reliable service is too expensive, you're not i