[asterisk-biz] PRI vs SIP vs ???

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On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 11:48 AM, Don Kelly <dk at donkelly.biz> wrote:
> If your decision is based on cost alone, it’s likely that the SIP solution
> is best.
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> However, if your client requires voice quality and reliability, the PRI
> solution will likely win.
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> 10-15 concurrent calls over DSL is probably not a good solution.
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> If you’re considering a T1 for Internet access, it’s probably not a
> considerable increase in cost to include PRI. Most LECs offer a hybrid
> solution that would include 10 PRI voice channels and 832MB Internet (really
> dedicated Internet).
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> If your client is in the Chicago IL USA area the definition of “local” comes
> into play. I’m spoiled as I’m located in the Twin Cities MN area—I think we
> have the world’s largest local calling area. What percentage of your

Why? NYC is really on mars?

> client’s calls are really local?
>
> --Don
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> Don Kelly
>
> PCF Corp
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> [mailto:asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Brian Franklin
> Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 1:32 AM
> To: Commercial and Business-Oriented Asterisk Discussion
> Subject: [asterisk-biz] PRI vs SIP vs ???
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> Gotta client that is moving to a VoIP PBX.  Will need 10 concurrent calls
> with ability to grow to 15.
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> Which is better:
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> a)      Traditional PRI with unlimited Local, use Least Cost Routing for
> Long Distance via SIP trunks via the Internet
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> OR
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> b)      Flat rate SIP trunks which includes unlimited  Local and Long
> Distance (no T1 card needed), riding on Dedicated DSL or Internet T1
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> OR
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> c)       suggestions?????????
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> Brian Franklin
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> www.ntginc.net
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