[Asterisk-biz] Now a question about carriers ...

[alex at pilosoft.com]

On Wed, 17 Aug 2005, Alan Bunch wrote:

> Do any of the national, name brand (ATT, MCI, Qwest, Level 3 Time Warner
> etc) carriers offer DID's in small quantities (100-200) via SIP.  
> Minute volume is less then 10k minutes per month.  It might be a LOT
> less then 10k minutes per month.  This is for inbound and outbound
> traffic.
> 
> I would take the calls on a PRI if I had to.
> 
> PRICE IS THE *LAST* DECIDING FACTOR.  I need reliable service, support
> and sales.  Being publicly traded is not a requirement but sure does
> help me do my due diligence.
None of the above will talk to you unless you have 5k$/mo MRC minimum.

So, er, is price *still* really last deciding factor?

-alex