Fibre installation and fiber providers

[Andrew Hammond]

Teddy Mills wrote:

> I want to look at some fiber internet. (If we have to spent 5k on the 
> installation, thats fine.)
> I would like to find a experienced and reputable fiber cable installer 
> to do the install.
> It is 40 floors to the basement.
> Could the installer run between 3 and 5 fiber cables?
> (I would imagine the installation would be the expensive item, the 
> cable itself is not that expensive?)
> If the fiber has to be put inside a steel tube, then that will drive 
> the installation price to 20k or more
>
> Once the fiber in the building is complete,  I would like to contact 
> some providers of fiber internet.
> Again, know of any in the downtown Toronto area?


I can recommend Toronto Hydro's "Metro Lan" service if you're looking 
for reliable but shared access that's a lot more affordable than a 
dedicated line. I strongly suggest you explore this option.

If you want dedicated, then I personally prefer Telus. If that's the 
case, and you're asking on the TLUG list, then you're in over your head 
and need to either hire someone or bring in a contractor.

As noted in other posts the run between your office and the demarc is 
best organized between your provider and your landlord. You want to be 
involved as little as possible in that.

Usually you pay for the line separately from the bandwidth, although 
some providers offer package deals aimed at small companies. You should 
really check with the landlord of your building before going any further 
with this since many office buildings downtown offer fiber internet 
connectivity. Even if they don't, they'll know who has demarcs in your 
building. Going with a provider who's already demarcd can save you tens 
if not hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Drew


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