A frame T-1 is ~ $350 / month for the local loop, $50 / month for your first PVC, and whatever the internet access costs are (usually $800 or $1000 for a full T-1 frame) Point-to-point is $300 - $400 / month for the local loop (paid by the mile) plus $1000-$1800 for the internet service (we charge $1200) Fractional DS-3 is < $2000 / month for the local loop plus $150 for each 1MB increment. The internet access is going to vary greatly between ISP's. A 3MB DS-3 will probably cost $1500 + $300 (loop plus 3MB VC) + 2000-2500 / month for internet access. A $1000 router and $500 CSU/DSU will handle a frame or p-t-p T-1. You can run a DS-3 off of a $4000 router. But the cheaper routers capable of handling a DS-3 won't generally handle full internet routes. If you're going to multihome and take full routes you'll want a 7000 series. Incidentally, a 2500 series Cisco will handle 2 point-to-points or frame circuits (or a combo of the 2) and has the processing power to push full bandwidth on both. They're about $1500. A Digital Link CSU/DSU is $550 new, and handles 1 T-1. Adam Maloney Systems Administrator Sihope Communications On Tue, 29 Aug 2000 isla0005 at tc.umn.edu wrote: > > > What is the cheapest way to run a full fledged web server with > static IP and other goodies ? I am more concerned with the monthly > T1/T3 rental expenses and things like that. Is there a cheaper > solution ? How expensive is it to maintain a T1/T3 ? > > > Apu > > ----- > Sent using MailStart.com ( http://MailStart.Com/welcome.html ) > The FREE way to access your mailbox via any web browser, anywhere! > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: tclug-list-unsubscribe at mn-linux.org > For additional commands, e-mail: tclug-list-help at mn-linux.org > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: tclug-list-unsubscribe at mn-linux.org For additional commands, e-mail: tclug-list-help at mn-linux.org