Telecom Agents~ Confusion About Integra Telecom Fiber Lit Buildings

Integra Telecom would like to clear up some confusion concerning the expression, “lit building”. Integra has its own fiber in that building. Agents may be under the impression that, because a building is ‘lit’, you can automatically sell access via that fiber without further ado.

 That is not always the case. Just because a building is lit, does not mean they can provide the service to sell. Sometimes gear can be added to accommodate other tenants, but that change requires a Build Cost Justification (iCert) and it is a significant cost. The iCert can take days or weeks to gather information.

 When you inquire whether a building has Integra fiber in it, Integra can give you a yes or a no. They will not investigate which equipment it has. Because Integra gets several requests with the question (‘is it lit?’), it can take a lot of time to do checks on each building. So, the moral of the story here is you don’t sell fiber access the way you sell DSL. If you have a serious lead in a building, and you want to know if they can provide services via Integra fiber, you must provide following details;

  • How much bandwidth is being requested?
  • Is the hand-off electrical or optical?
  • Does the circuit need any form of ‘protection’?
  • Is the customer willing to cover the cost of the demark extension (this is frequently needed, and Integra does not cover it)?

*A capacity check can take a day or so and ask for ICB price (all fiber builds/augments are ICBs – there is no ‘standard’ price to augment a fiber install). Thank you in advance to all our Agents.

If you have further questions, please contact us: https://nwmap.com/contact-us

Video Conferencing For Employee Training

The importance of video conferencing for new or ongoing employee training is crucial to reaching optimum efficiency and performance within a business. Companies that have multiple locations must have this feature. The technology is there, lower costs than ever on this technology is available, and the facts overwhelmingly support the necessity of it. What you need to know is, are you getting what you need?

First you need a Telecom Agency you trust. They should consistently keep you updated on new products as they roll out, better prices, and consolidated plans. They shouldn’t pressure you into anything you don’t need, but rather offer addtional solutions for what you already have or create a better plan that can save you money.

Benefits of video conferencing are increased productivity, lower cost than in-person training (cost of air-fare isn’t going down), ability to embrace new company programs and business practices, and easily fits into or can be adjusted around regular work day activities. These benefits may or may not apply to you right now. You may have an existing system, but question whether you are getting what you want out of it or whether something newer with a lower price tag is out there.

NWMAP, a reputable Telecom Master Agency, has access to a variety of carriers with specific products and services, including but not limited to, video conferencing.

Sources: http://telecommunicationnews.net/2010/11/11/integra-telecom-offers-session-initiation-protocol-sip-technology-for-integrated-voice-and-data-service/

https://nwmap.com/whats-new-rio-networks-oregons-leader-in-voice-and-data-solutions-for-businesses

NWMAP Features: Integra Telecom

Integra Telecom is recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in America and for good reason.  The qualities that make Integra Telecom unbeatable are reliability, responsiveness, and locally based services.

And there’s more… The Portland, OR based company, offers its own network, including local dial tone, domestic and international long distance, high-speed Internet and data services, voice messaging, and numerous other services designed to support the communication needs of businesses in eleven states.

 A closer look…Some of the products and services that afford Integra Telecom such high remarks are their MPLS Flex, a technique used to connect data networks and to carry digital voice and high-speed data on a single connection. This technology is designed for companies with increasing needs to divert and route traffic around link failures, congestion, and bottlenecks. Superior technology and lowers your overall bandwidth costs.

Also…Integra Telecom’s Ethernet Solutions Metro E IP, Broadband Bundle package (business phone line systems and Internet services  combined in one hassle-free package, and their most recent debut, SIP Solutions which combines multiple voice and data options on a single connection, outstanding bandwidth allocation with high bandwidth options, and includes SIP trunking to a certified IP-PBX. Their products and services are designed to be easily integrated with existing systems.

NWMAP has been proud to partner with them over the years and share their priorities, such as customer care and offering quality services and products. Please visit http://www.integratelecom.com/about/ or contact an Agent at NWMAP for more information: http://www.nwmap.com/contact-forms/request-a-quote.php

Sources: https://nwmap.com/telecom-solutions-sip-mpls-and-ethernet

http://www.telecomramblings.com/newswire/2010/09/integra-telecom-named-one-of-america%E2%80%99s-5000-fastestgrowing-private-companies-by-inc-magazine/