Broadband Access Products

Priority Access T1. High Speed, QoS Transmissions

If you run a small or medium-sized business and need prioritized voice and data traffic at T-1 speeds (1.544Mbps), Priority Access T1 may be the right move for you. This service offers Quality of Service (QoS) from end to end, creating a “virtual private line” transport for voice and data traffic destined for the CommPartners Connect nationwide IP network. You just supply the customer premise equipment, and we provide configuration instructions for set-up¹.

Typical Priority Access Scenario

IPDirect Standard

IPDirect is a point-to-point private line T1 connection from the customer premise directly to the nearest CommPartners Connect (CP) network access point. The IPDirect product uses combinations of VLAN tagging and QoS to achieve complete quality of service for the voice packets across the entire path, creating a private line connection. This eliminates the risks inherent to running a phone service over the plain vanilla public internet (without QoS).  IPDirect is offered at the most competitive prices within 50 miles of our Super POPs or DS-3 aggregation points. Also, CommPartners Connect provides an Integrated Access Device (IAD) for the IPDirect service², making this a completely managed service from end to end.

IPDirect Options Basic

IPDirect Basic is the same point-to-point private line service delivered at T-1 speeds (1.544Mbps) as IPDirect, Standard but without the CP-provided Integrated Access Device (IAD). You must provide your own IAD or router³.

BroadbandSelect™.A Smart, Simple Way To Select Your Public Internet Broadband Provider

Think of it as the Expedia of Broadband Internet Providers, where you get to compare all of the top broadband providers of DSL, cable and integrated T1 lines in one user-friendly location. You get immediate quotes using an online price comparison tool, with service normally installed within three weeks.

The Bottom Line On CommPartners Connect Broadband Access Services

The ability of growing businesses to package broadband access services with our IP solutions and voice applications can be of substantial economic value. These services are distinguished by:

• the number of options that they provide to you, from T1 speeds and QoS to more economical basic broadband offerings
• the reliability, performance and breadth of the CommPartners Connect nationwide IP network
• convenient broadband provider price comparison tools such as BroadbandSelect
• the commitment to support and service from a certifi ed CommPartners Connect provisioning partner

Typical IPDirect scenario

Integrated Access Device is provided by CommPartners Connect with IPDirect Standard.

1. The Demarcation Point (DEMARC) for Priority Access T-1 is at the Network Interface Unit (NIU). Testing and troubleshooting beyond this point may result in additional charges. Priority Access T-1 is available nationwide and can offer a strong alternative to often more expensive private line services. Quotes for service are typically provided within two (2) business days of a quote request, and after quote acceptance, service can typically be installed in 22 business days. The wholesale Partner, or in the case of CommPartners Connect for Linksys One services, the end user customer, will contract directly with CP for this service which is available with a one (1) year term agreement.
2. The CP-provided IAD is designated as the DEMARC for this managed service. Quotes for service are typically provided within 3-5 business days of a quote request, and after quote acceptance, service can typically be installed in 22 business days. The wholesale partner, or in the case of CommPartners Connect for Linksys One services, the end user customer, will contract directly with CP for this service which is available with a one (1) year term agreement.
3. The CP Demarcation Point (DEMARC) for this service is at the Network Interface Unit (NIU). Testing and troubleshooting beyond this point may result in additional charges.