ReachONE offers Fiber, T1, and Wireless connectivity while leveraging multiple long-haul providers to provide business class redundancy and reliability. We can also provide monitoring services to ensure that you always know what is happening on your network.
Fiber
Pros
- Fiber is practically unlimited in terms of bandwidth options.
- Business class in that it has a very high uptime and availability; the most reliable connectivity option.
- Usually physically separate from phone and cable, so local phone and cable outages won’t effect you.
- Synchronous - uploads as fast as downloads.
- Future proof in terms of upgrading; you don’t have to buy a new modem in the future.
- You don’t need any fancy equipment to use it; you just need a router.
- Proactive monitoring means faster repair times.
Cons
- Availability is more limited.
- Engineering analysis needed to determine cost.
- Setup cost can be more expensive.
- Monthly cost higher and somewhat variable due to distance.
- The cost varies more.
- Higher setup needed.
T1
Pros
- Fixed bandwidth 1.5Mbps up/down.
- Extremely available.
- Low latency (i.e., quick bandwidth) but not big bandwidth.
- Proactive monitoring means good repair times.
- Time proven technology.
- Can be combined with multiple T1 circuits for additional bandwidth.
- Easy setup.
Cons
- Engineering analysis needed to determine cost.
- Setup cost can be more expensive.
- Monthly cost higher and somewhat variable due to distance.
- The cost varies more.
- Higher setup needed.
Wireless
Pros
- Physical diversity.
- Great backup for fiber.
- Can’t be dug up by a backhoe or clipped from a pole.
- Good range of bandwidth options; 1 to 100Mbps depending on location.
Cons
- Can be effected by extreme weather conditions.
- Significant install costs.
- Some engineering is required to establish availability.
- Limited availability.
For more information, pricing, or availability, please contact our sales department.
