Re: [TCLUG:16382] USWest offers IDSL

[Adam Maloney <adam@iexposure.com>]

Whoever quoted you $700 activation must have the fine Brazilian stuff. 
The most expensive start-up cost that I remember from the presentation
was the modem at $336.  The activation is the cost of the line install,
I think it's closer to $100 or $200.

iDSL monthly will be around $60 / month, a little cheaper than ISDN. 
Remember though, the ISP charges should be less than an ISDN dial-up.

Those of you balking at what a crappy deal this is comapred to RADSL,
you're right.  However less than 20% of the 14 state region is RADSL
qualified because of the 18kft limit, so to some people looking at
high-speed access out in the boonies, this is the only option.  You'd
save a little bit / month over regular ISDN dial-up.  The coverage
should be better than cable, since 70% of US-West's customers are iDSL
capable.

It's also great for businesses that aren't RADSL qualified and would
normally need a dedicated or unmetered ISDN for high-speed.  

Since this is still an ISDN line with different L2 I must post the
infamous warning: don't lick the wrong side of the NT-1.

Paul Wiechman wrote:
> 
> Well, I just got ISDN and I called asking about the IDSL service... here's the
> rundown for me via USWest...
> 
> ........................ISDN..................IDSL
> Contract...........No......................2yr
> Activation.......$90...................$700
> Monthly...........$70....................$?? (didn't get an answer, the $700 was high
> enough)
> Equip..............$50....................$?? (Included in the fee? I got in on the
> $50 special for the TA)
> 
> Since I know I am about 6-12months from having xDSL in my area I think I will pass on
> the IDSL from USWest... especially since I don't have a contract.
> 
> Anyone who got farther with pricing feel free to fill in the blanks...
> 
> Paul Wiechman
> 
> Nate Carlson wrote:
> 
> > On Tue, 18 Apr 2000, Yaron wrote:
> >
> > >   Hi,
> > >
> > > On Tue, 18 Apr 2000, Bob Tanner wrote:
> > >
> > > > > IDSL Loop qualification and/or Ordering:  1-877-634-2725
> > > > If you want more info, let me know. The announcement is on their extranet site
> > > > and requires a username/password so I cannot link to it.
> > >
> > > Well, I'm not all that familiar with all the *DSL variants. is How is IDSL
> > > different from whatever I have now? Is it just a Greater Distance
> > > version?
> >
> > IDSL tunnels over a ISDN-ish line.. longer distance and everything, but
> > only 144k.  :(
> >
> > --
> > Nate Carlson <natecars@real-time.com>   | Phone : (952)943-8700
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Adam Maloney
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Internet Exposure, Inc.