Communications – Unified Network Services

Make The Jump From DSL or Cable to Fiber Internet Service

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images Things have changed. Now more than ever, businesses get the need for bandwidth. What you may not know is that today, making the jump has never been easier. Forget your local telephone company or cable television provider, purchasing fiber Internet access requires an entirely different approach.

There are over 700 fiber providers in the US. Some of these companies are the business arms of residential cable and telephone companies, but most are stand alone companies with the vision to bury fiber optics in their chosen business areas. Doing business with these forward thinking companies usually requires the assistance of a third party consultant like myself to navigate the sales and delivery process. Unlike a typical cable or telephone order done online or by telephone in ten minutes, fiber orders, especially in rural areas, can take several days.

Once you get a delivery date, the cutover from DSL or cable to fiber can be very easy. Frequently, it’s only unplugging a cable from one box and plugging it into another box. Don’t let fear of the unknown deter you from pursuing fiber Internet access. Call, Text or Email Us!

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Network Solutions Email Problems

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Just received this update from my Exchange service provider about email problems with Network Solutions.

Service Advisory: [my provider] has discovered a possible issue with certain Network Solutions name servers. When looking up DNS information for domains hosted on Network Solutions or when querying Network Solutions name servers, we have seen intermittent time outs. This issue was discovered when customer reported bounce backs for people trying to send them mail. People sending to domains hosted on these servers may receive similar bounce backs. After some research, we found reports of similar issues by other companies (outside of [my provider]) and reports from Network Solutions stating that there may be a Denial of Service Attack (DDOS). We will monitor this issue and provide an update when the issue has been resolved by Network Solutions.

Such a shame that a company the size of Network Solutions allows this to happen. Top shelf Dynamic DNS provider Dyn, aka Dynamic Network Services, Inc and DNS provider OpenDNS figured out DNS long ago.

If it were my business depending on email, I would think seriously about deploying excellent hosting from Bluehost with DNS from OpenDNS and Dynamic DNS from Dynamic Network Services, Inc

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With software like GeoQuote, getting Commercial Telecommunications, Cable, Wireless and Fiber Carrier Solutions pricing has never been easier. Finally you’ll be able to use your time for real analysis rather than hunting down information. With the information in front of you, you’ll have the information you need to study out the right plan for you.

Now you won’t have to feel like you have to have a 45 minute telephone call with the local phone company just to find out how much your service will cost. As GeoQuote is an information service that’s exactly what you get….Information without the sales pitch.

GeoQuote is currently used by Managed Computer Services, Unified Network Services and several other licensees. Typically a communications professional will contact you after you have received your instant quote.

Don’t panic! These communications professionals are not there to pressure you. Use them and their expertise to further investigate the services and carriers you see on your quote. We recommend the use of communications professionals in any search for communications services and I also recommend using an agent broker to sign up for your service.

Many people believe they can “beat the system” by contacting a agent broker to get pricing and other information as quickly as possible and will then go straight to the carrier believing they can get better service. This “end-run” process is actually a good way to cut yourself out of some of the biggest advantages of having an agent broker.

Agent brokers don’t mark up the price of services. They offer the same price you would get if you did go direct to the company.

The advantage of ordering through a agent broker is that you will get a second channel of customer service. If the company is not performing to your expectations, you will always be able to go back to your agent broker who puts a significant volume through the carrier.

An agent broker is much more likely to get the companies’ attention and have your problem solved. In our opinion, GeoQuote real time pricing and an agent broker is the only way to go!

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