02-12-2014, 06:06 AM
Regular "G.lite" DSL has a range of 17500 feet (as the wire runs) to the concentrator -- but if there's no free ports, it doesn't matter how close you are. There is (supposedly) no waitlist, you just keep calling until it's your lucky day. It's very telling that (some) local real estate agents have mastered the process for keeping a DSL line installed through an ownership change; apparently some buyers actually write the broadband as a requirement in the offer, because it's that difficult to get. (Modern variation on the old "you can remodel the kitchen, but you can't add a view.")
T1 last-mile will be Telcom, but the "other end" can be connected to whoever provides the internet service (which Telcom also offers, but it's not automatically "bundled" as with DSL). Call the business office, I think they use the words "dedicated high-speed" or possibly "hicap". There are no distance limits, nor port shortages. Side effects of "expensive" include "must install anywhere in the service area" and "must repair within 2 hours". As with all "phone lines", the circuit is exempt per NEC 70; permits/licenses not required.
T1 last-mile will be Telcom, but the "other end" can be connected to whoever provides the internet service (which Telcom also offers, but it's not automatically "bundled" as with DSL). Call the business office, I think they use the words "dedicated high-speed" or possibly "hicap". There are no distance limits, nor port shortages. Side effects of "expensive" include "must install anywhere in the service area" and "must repair within 2 hours". As with all "phone lines", the circuit is exempt per NEC 70; permits/licenses not required.