While many people predicted the end of price erosion for a
T1
internet connection it continues to fall. Service providers are up
against stiffer competition and are desperate for new customers to
fill their pipes and turn a profit. Are you ready to negotiate for a
rock bottom price? Before you do, consider a few of the reasons for
the drop in price on T1 bandwidth.
T1 bandwidth pricing had reduces as companies have gone out of
business and the large number of telecommunications companies are
fighting for a place in a smaller market. While many service providers
did have room to lose margin, many have come dangerously close to the
edge of selling circuits at a loss and many have gone beyond this
point. It seems that in the race to the bottom many providers failed
to learn the lesson that selling at a loss does not create a long
lasting and healthy company no matter how many circuits or widgets you
sell. Many companies selling at a loss have already been in bankruptcy
and look like they will repeat this exercise as they did not learn
from their first go around. So, solvency of the
T1 internet service
provider should be a consideration when looking at great bargains.
Another consideration in bargain shopping for T1 service is the
fact that all T1's are not created equal. Many providers are convinced
(and rightly so) that customers are focused on price and are not
concerned with quality of service. Many providers are now
oversubscribing T1 service connections as though they were DSL
connections. This means you may not get the bandwidth you thought you
would get. Make sure when you look for that bargain price you also
review the SLA (Service Level Agreement) and make sure the contract
protects you and guarantees you will get the bandwidth to which they
committed. Remember, when bargain hunting for T1 service you'll most
likely get what you pay for.
T1 pricing in the following areas of Houston Texas - Get the most
current price on T1 service from top T1 service providers in the
Houston area.
