T1 access for Linux site

On Mon, 2003-12-15 at 12:48, Kevin Brown wrote:
> > Sorry if this is off topic but it seemed like a good place to ask.When a
> > T1 is ordered from Qwest and they terminate at the dmarc pint with what
> > they call is a smart jack iS a CSU/DSU still required or is what they
> > are providing now a CSU/DSU? Can that be used as a CSU/DSU and a
> > CSU/DSU is no longer needed to be provided by the customer? I tried
> > looking on qwest site but I could not locate the answer to my
> > question.All data communications line whether they are actually order
> > from MCI or AOL Time Warner are all actually installed by Qwest and
> > locally maintained is that also correct?
>
> A CSU/DSU is still needed for those lines. Qwest will maintain the line up to
> the Demarc point, you or some other party are responsible for the connection
> beyond the demarc.

...and to answer your second question, YES, qwest owns the "local loop"
into your building from the street. Therefore, any service provider
needing access to your building via copper lines, will be relying on
qwest.

Cable companies don't use the qwest copper lines, they use their own
coax and/or fiber plant if it is available in your building.
Occasionally, other service providers will extend their own fiber plant
into buildings that can provide enough revenue to justify it. In this
rare situation, you can also bypass the qwest local loop.

Of course, there are now a few wireless service providers in the area
that can bypass the qwest local loop with no wires at all. ;-)

...Kevin