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David Shull <shullaver@aol.com> writes:

>I am trying to find estimates of the monthly rental charges for 
>a T1 line from the various RBOCs.  Unfortunately, this 
>information has been relatively hard to find.  If anyone has 
>any information or suggestions about sources, they would be 
>greatly appreciated.

>We are comparing T1 prices to PRI prices to determine how great 
>the PRI demand will be as a replacement for T1.  If you compare 
> PRI and BRI pricing, the ratio is still outrageously high in 
>the U.S. (19.3 BRI lines for every PRI line versus 11.1 in 
>Europe).  I am wondering whether T1 lines are also outrageously 
>priced in the U.S.

>Thanks for any help.

The ratio of PRI to BRI has nothing to do with pricing. But bandwidth needed.
Why would I pay for an entire T1 or PRI if I only want 128k connection?
In most places it is advantageous to get a T1 only after 6 - 7 DS0's are
being used full time. About five years ago my understanding as about $500/month
for a T1 line. Today, a typical customer access line is about $23/month. At that
rate it would be about 22 DS0's for $500. I assume of course that the price has 
dropped now. T1 were very expensive up until a few years ago. Now it seems
like every one has one to there business site.

Matt