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

[Don Kelly]

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Subject: Re: [asterisk-biz] PRI vs SIP vs ???

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?

Things may have changed, but in most big cities it's not free to call across
town. I can call 70+ miles and reach millions of people without incurring
measured charges.

http://www.localcallingguide.com/lca_exch.php?exch=095380

In New York, can one call from Manhattan to the Bronx for free?


> client’s calls are really local?
>
> --Don
>
> Don Kelly
>
> PCF Corp
> People Come First
> 651 842-1000
> 888 Don Kell(y)
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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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>
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> a)      Traditional PRI with unlimited Local, use Least Cost Routing for
> Long Distance via SIP trunks via the Internet
>
> OR
>
> b)      Flat rate SIP trunks which includes unlimited  Local and Long
> Distance (no T1 card needed), riding on Dedicated DSL or Internet T1
>
> OR
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> c)       suggestions?????????
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> Brian Franklin
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> www.ntginc.net
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