Author Archives: Ron Sweetman
Are You Paying Too Much For Broadband Service?
In the world of broadband, some might be tempted to say “man it’s a jungle out there!” These tough economic times have hit everyone hard—and even the most successful companies are going over their budgets with a fine tooth comb, … Continue reading
T1 Price Specials.
There are hundreds of internet service providers selling T1, Ethernet, T3, MPLS, PRI, Fiber, etc. $299 to $500 per month for a single T1 1.5 mb including loop/access and port is common. But the price you pay for the T1 is only important until you have your first service issue. Now you long for an IT interpreter speaking helper to come to your rescue. (I’m sorry, my freeking internet connection is down and I don’t understand a thing you are asking me. Now I’m the flippin customer so please speak to me like I have a clue and stop running me around! ah, don’t cha just want to say that!) Just the installation process which typically takes 45 days has its own set of challenges that you will deal with. Sure you could call around to multiple carriers with call centers in a variety of time zones and dialects and Continue reading
Cisco’s big announcement.
A new router Several clients hit me up this week asking what was Cisco’s “Big” announcement that was going to “forever change the internet”. It didn’t make headlines on the tech pages of the news sites I peruse daily but … Continue reading
Managed VS Un Managed Internet?
I’m often asked what is the difference between managed and un managed AT&T internet service “Managed” means that AT&T provides, maintains and monitors a Cisco router and 24/7 proactive monitoring of the circuit. AT&T maintains ownership and responsibility for the … Continue reading
What’s in it for Telco Navigator?
How does Telco Navigator get paid? Telco Navigator is paid a commission from the phone company. We maintain no exclusive arrangements with any phone company. This allows us to make UN biased recommendations to which ever phone company has the … Continue reading
I’m concerned whether or not the phone company will want to help a customer who goes through a third party.
If I use TNAV will I be treated poorly by the phone company? Customer Testimonial: “Thanks for your help….I’m so glad we did this through you rather than with AT&T direct, I’d still be trying to figure out which number … Continue reading
Cell phone radiation? Yikes!
I’ve always known about cell phone radiation but it’s one of those things we try not to think about too much. Once in awhile though its a good idea to refresh our recollection of this issue and try to keep … Continue reading
Why Telco Navigator?
Do you do your own grocery shopping? Do you enjoy it? Most don’t. Imagine for a moment a company that is in the business of grocery shopping for others. Since 1991 they have shopped for people at a variety of … Continue reading
Trip to Cancun compared telco
Best AT&T T1 pricing is just tip of the iceburg. Getting the best T1 pricing from carriers like AT&T is best accomplished in my experience by networking with an experienced business telecommunications consultant. Doing a little homework and seeking the … Continue reading