Dedicated 56kbps Account
Includes: domain name registration and other necessary services to get your machine(s) on the net. We will come out and train you on the use and optimization of a leased line connection. You supply a DSU/CSU and router for your end of the connection. We handle all the details of line ordering with Qwest.

128KB Frame Relay Account
Includes the same services as our other dedicated connections and provides a 128kb fractional T1 circuit that is easily upgradable to full T1 speed as your company grows. This circuit offers true 128kb bandwidth rather than dual 56/64kb that ISDN provides. Total bandwidth is comparable, but speed is double ISDN.

T1 Frame Relay
Available from 128k to 1.5Mbps speed in 64k increments! Includes: domain name registration and other necessary services to get your machine(s) on the net. We will come out, set up and train you on the use and optimization of a Frame Relay connection.
More information on CSD Frame Relay.

T1 Leased Line
Includes: domain name registration and other necessary services to get your machine(s) on the net. We will install your router and monitor the line 24x7. If you don't need a full T1 order a clear channel T1 from Qwest and we can provision individual channels on the T1, giving you whatever speed you desire, 256k and up. Later if you decide you need more bandwidth it's a simple no-cost configuration change on the two DSUs, which we handle.

This is the quickest path to provide you with scalable reliable bandwidth!

CSD Internet Services Pricing

All dedicated services include fixed IP addresses.

CSD provides the following leased line services:

• Network management
• NOC Services
• Routing / Firewall installations
• Very robust computing environment.
• Minimal downtime.
• Terrific usenet news service - triple newsfeeds, 500+ unfiltered gigabytes of articles.

A Comment about installation charges
If you're shopping providers, look at the real startup costs. Some providers bury costs by making you purchase routers or DSU's for their end. Some "provide" the hardware in return for a long term contract. Our leased line installation fee includes both the router and DSU on our end of the connection. You are only responsible for purchasing the equipment that will be installed at your location. This includes 1 router, 1 DSU, and one leased line. We can assist in locating the appropriate equipment and will handle the install for you!

Why would you choose Frame Relay (FR) over dedicated lines?
We asked ourselves that too! Some providers prefer to sell FR connections rather than dedicated lines. We invite you to research this for yourself, but here is a quick summary of what we found:

A 56kpbs FR connection gives you at most 56kbps of bandwidth. Performance degrades as traffic exceeds the ability of the carrier to handle the traffic. Performance degrades down to a fraction of the original bandwidth, the committed information rate (CIR). Usually 16kb with a 56kb line or as little as 768kb with a full T1 Frame Relay line. Since internet traffic tends to be 'bursty', this can make good sense, but doesn't justify the cost when compared to a good 56k modem connection.

T1 Frame Relay is an entirely different story, since 768kbps, the usual minimum commited rate is even today very good bandwidth as far as internet access is concerned. Bottlenecks that slow data transfer below those speeds are normally at remote sites. Of course you may choose to start with a 128k service plan, using T1 ready hardware. This provides you with scalability in that you can start with a 128k connection to the Internet and adjust your bandwidth as your utilization increases, in 64k increments, with no additional hardware costs.

CSD Internet Services Pricing

Service Type	Rate	Installation	Monthly
Analog Services (using standard phone lines)
Dedicated Dialup	33.6/56k	CALL	CALL
Digital Services - 128k to T1 Service (all use T1 local loop)
Frame Relay or Point to Point T1s	Up to 1.4Mb/s	CALL	CALL
We pride ourselves in providing the best and most reliable service for dedicated lines in the state of Colorado. Call for more details - 303 444-1671
Digital Services - T3
Dedicated T3	45Mb/s	Inquire	Inquire

The installation is paid for both ends of the circuit, so when you order a T1 from your facility to an ISP you pay the $313.25 (current rates as of 05/01) for each circuit end. Total of $726.50 for an end to end T1.

An exception to this are Boulder Area customers, if your phone service is provided from the Boulder Main Qwest Central Office you can choose to use an open slot on our DS3 to Qwest Boulder Main for a significant savings. No install fee and reduced monthly transport costs. Call for more details.

The Qwest "Access Link" charge is mileage dependant, with a base rate of around $126.50/mo for a 0 mile T1, plus $13/mile after the first mile. Standard disclaimer - rates are subject to change and may vary for specific conditions. Qwest also offers discounts for 3 and 5 year contracts. These numbers should be used as points of reference, call Qwest or us for specific quotes.

Finally, the Unit, or network charges for Frame Relay Service vary by bandwidth commitments, and start at around $120/mo for 128k (1 PVC) and go up to $240/mo for 1.544Mbs.

All Bandwidth is not equal, check out your provider and ensure that what they are selling is what they can provide. Get a CIR (Committed Information Rate) guarantee from them in writing or expect significant slowdowns during business hours. We never overcommit our bandwidth.