T-1 Leased Line

Suitable Uses: Industrial users, larger offices, and schools often use this type of connection.  Almost all of the remarks and descriptions about 56K lines apply to T-1 service -- except the bandwidth is MUCH greater.  A single T-1 line has from 24 to 28 times the capacity of a 56K line and about 12 times the capacity of an ISDN connection.  See also the section on Dual Access Provider Accounts below.

Pacific Bell Charges:  As with 56K lines, the exact cost will depend on several factors, and each connection must be quoted individually.  We can arrange for service through an authorized representative on your behalf, or you can arrange your own service.  In some cases, frame relay service may be appropriate, and may save some costs.  Installation charges are often rather high, but are sometimes waived if you agree to a long contract.

Foggy.net Setup Charges:  Foggy.net provides the same kind of service for T-1 customers as for 56K customers, but using equipment with additional capacity.  If you were to upgrade from 56K to T-1 service, all the equipment would be changed, and a new setup fee would apply.  If you compare the various prices, you will see that if you contemplate such an upgrade, it is almost always wise to install T-1 service from the beginning.

Recurring Charges:  As you can see, this level of service, once established, is likely to be much more economical than the alternatives.  For this bandwidth, the class C address is often more appropriate than smaller blocks of 16 addresses.  If security is a significant concern, it may be that the use of a proxy server and private IP address is more appropriate.  Some administration will be required, but the recurring charges would be less.

ISDN

Suitable Uses:  Medium sized offices, schools, or those running a specialized or medium-traffic Web server can often use ISDN bandwidth effectively.  See also the section on Dialup Access Provider below.

Pacific Bell Charges: Rates vary widely for ISDN service, and it is not available in all locations.  Call your local Pacific Bell for more information.

Foggy.net Setup Charges:  For multiple users, you will need and ISDN router installed at your site.  If you purchase a router from us, we will install and configure it for you at no additional charge.  You may acquire your own router if you prefer, and we'll assist you with configuration, but there may be an additional charge if we encounter difficulties.

If you use your ISDN connection for only one machine, an ISDN modem will be satisfactory.

Co-Location of Server

Suitable Uses:  If you need to operate a server with special needs, or you want to have complete administrative control over the machine that runs your server, or if you want to run scripts and executables without any limitations or oversight, this is the service for you.  Since your machine is physically located on our premises, you get the maximum possible internet bandwidth with no Pacific Bell connection cost.  You can set up ANY kind of machine that works, as long as it can understand TCP/IP over Ethernet.  We have premises available for co-location in Eureka.

Pacific Bell Charges:  None.

Foggy.net Setup Charges:  We install a router on our network at our expense, and provide an RJ-45 socket.  You plug your patch cord into that socket, and suck bytes.  We will assign your machine an IP address on our network.  Call your local Pacific Bell office for more information.

Access to your equipment is available during business hours, and in emergencies at other times.  We will guarantee physical access to your equipment if you call our office first.  Due to insurance and liability considerations, we will do our best to provide access without notice during business hours, but we do not absolutely guarantee such access.

Our facilities are air-conditioned and have access to emergency power providing increase reliability.; We suggest that you provide a schedule of the equipment you install at our location to your insurance agent as needed.  We suggest that you install suitable data backup equipment, or that you arrange for automatic tape backup on our system.