Fibre installation and fiber providers

[Teddy Mills]

Andrew Hammond wrote:

> 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.


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TEDDY REPLIES...

DID YOU THINK IM GOING TO INSTALL A 45 FLOOR FIBER LINK MYSELF?
I DONT NEED TO TAKE YOUR OPINION OF MY TECHNICAL ABILITY, AND
IM QUITE SURE YOUR NOT THE ALPHA AND OMEGA OF FIBER.

WHY YOU THINK I AM ASKING FOR OUTSIDE PROVIDERS/PEOPLE?? 
FOR MY HEALTH? THREAD  CLOSED.
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>
> 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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