John Dilbeck Musings

I won’t try to tell you about Kevin Anderson. Others knew him better and will tell the story with more knowledge and feeling than I can.

Kevin was a true online marketing pioneer and the founder of Cognigen Networks.

Jack Spirko wrote about the loss of Kevin Anderson on his blog, and some of the top Cognigen agents are expressing their feelings about Kevin and all he did for us.

If you do anything related to online marketing, you should read Jack’s article. If your company offers replicated websites for affiliates, you should read the article.

Kevin, you will be missed by lots and lots of good people.

Don’t wait to act on your dream!

JD

Your opportunities with ShopForT1 continue to increase on a regular basis, as more and more Cognigen agents are seeing that T1 (and larger circuit) sales have closed and they are seeing the commissions. You are encouraged to take the time to understand what you have to offer here, since ShopForT1 is one of the absolute best deals around today.

You find a need for bandwidth, the lead is entered into the system, and a technical professional closes the sale for you! It just doesn’t get any better than that!

With the advent and ever-increasing demand for VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol, or broadband phone) services for businesses, ShopForT1 is aligned with Packet8 to provide a bundled solution for customers. This can be a tremendous cost savings for businesses, since a data-only T1 is typically less expensive than an integrated T1 line (combining data and voice circuits). The ShopForT1 closers understand this and are explaining it to customers as a cost-effective option on a regular basis.

The carriers that are represented by ShopForT1 are also noticing the tremendous success, and are continually amazed at the number of orders that are closed. As a result of this, these carriers are regularly offering very generous spiffs, bonuses, and increased commissions to compensate ShopForT1 (and you, the agent) for this continued success.

Is there really an opportunity here? You bet!

Consider that within the United States there are well over a MILLION T1 lines being used. This is a substantial market for you to go after. Now, consider that if a T1 line has been in place for more than 2 years, it is very likely that the customer is paying much more than he should be for it. If that T1 line has been in place for more than 3 years, it is almost certain that the customer is paying more than he needs to for that service. Even “techno-savvy” customers sometimes find it difficult to understand how ShopForT1 can offer such low prices from top-tier carriers. One ShopForT1 closer tells the story that one customer didn’t believe the prices he was being quoted by the closer over the phone, so he asked the closer to print the quote and get it notarized, and then fax it to him!

How can ShopForT1 offer such prices from these top-tier carriers?

The name of the game is VOLUME. Based on the volume of business that ShopForT1 provides to all of our carriers every month, those carriers guarantee the best prices possible. That’s why the closers don’t hesitate to tell the customer which carriers are being quoted, because the guarantee is that the customer cannot go to that same carrier directly and get a better price on the same service.

For you, the agent, ShopForT1 can represent a gold mine. Consider that you don’t need to close the sale — the sale is closed for you by a professional technical consultant at no cost to you or the customer. Also consider that a T1 line or larger circuit is almost always sold on a 1, 2, or 3 year contract. This means that you have a guaranteed commission every month from that customer for the life of the contract, and may ALSO get a one-time bonus or spiff from it.

It just doesn’t get any better than this.

Well, we have said that before and it still continues to get better and better, with more tools being added regularly. Don’t miss the boat on this tremendous opportunity.

Cognigen agents now have the ability to market and sell long distance service to Canadian residents. Canadian long distance services will be provided by Cognigen’s alliance with one of our newest vendors, Convergia Networks.

Convergia is a world-class provider of voice, data, and Internet services for residential, business and wholesale customers. Using their state-of-the-art switching facilities and end-to-end network, Convergia presents the fullest potential of today’s broadband revolution. By introducing leading edge and innovative products and services, establishing global alliances, and always striving to improve existing business, Convergia is changing how the world communicates.

• Convergia offers Tier 1 voice quality to calls anywhere in the world
• Long distance calls across North America for as little as 4.9 cents per minute
• International toll free available
• Save more than 70% on international calls
• Huge savings on International calls via our own privately held network that spans over 152 points of presence in 45 countries
• Detailed electronic billing using our state of the art billing platform
• Choose between direct billing and credit card payment options

If you live in Canada, look into what Convergia offers you.

Opex has long been a very competitive long distance offering for Cognigen customers, and now Opex has raised the bar by lowering their interstate long distance rates to an incredible 2.95 cents per minute.

Residential customers are billed in full minute increments, and business customers are billed in 6 second increments with an 18 second minimum call duration. The monthly fee is waived if long distance usage is over $20 in a month, otherwise it is a very low $2.00.

Note that this rate is also available to business customers. Most business customers today are paying 3 to 4 times more than this for long distance.

Save money at work and at home with Opex long-distance phone service.

Cognigen agents now have the opportunity to market Packet8, 8×8’s broadband phone service for both business and residential subscribers. Using high-speed connections to make voice and video calls over the Internet, Broadband Phone (a.k.a., VoIP or Voice Over Internet Protocol) is one the biggest growth industries around and Packet8 is ranked as one of the top three services available.

Packet8 is an affordable and easy-to-use broadband telephone and videophone service. Designed with both residential and business customers in mind, Packet8 allows anyone with broadband (high-speed digital, DSL, or Cable, but not dial-up) Internet access to use their regular phone to make UNLIMITED calls to anywhere in the U.S. and Canada for as little as $19.95 per month. Packet8 subscribers with videophones can make video calls for as little as $29.95 per month. All Packet8 subscribers get world wide UNLIMITED calling to other Packet8 subscribers at no extra charge.

Do you want broadband Internet access? Comparison shop at ShopforDSL, and get ready for VoIP.

Dilbeck Communications, in association with ShopforT1 and GeoQuote.net, is now offering business broadband nationwide in the United States.

Dilbeck Communications is a Proud member of the ShopFor Network: ShopforDSL, ShopforT1, ShopforDS1, ShopforDS3, ShopforT3, ShopforOC3,
ShopforPoint to Point, and ShopforFrame Relay.

We offer T1 service in the following states: Alabama T1, Arizona T1, Arkansas T1, California T1, Colorado T1, Connecticut T1, Delaware T1, Florida T1, Georgia T1, Hawaii T1, Idaho T1, Indiana T1, Illinois T1, Iowa T1, Kansas T1, Kentucky T1, Louisiana T1, Maine T1, Maryland T1, Massachusetts T1, Michigan T1, Mississippi T1, Missouri T1, Minnesota T1, Montana T1, Nebraska T1, New Hampshire T1, New Jersey T1, New Mexico T1, New York T1, Nevada T1, North Carolina T1, North Dakota T1, Ohio T1, Oklahoma T1, Oregon T1, Pennsylvania T1, Rhode Island T1, South Carolina T1, South Dakota T1, Tennessee T1, Texas T1, Utah T1, Vermont T1, Virginia T1, Washington T1, Washington DC T1, West Virginia T1, Wisconsin T1, Wyoming T1.

Additionally, we offer domain name registration and transfers, webhosting, and a full range of telecommunications services and products.

If you would prefer to speak to a live person about your high-speed Internet access needs, call us toll-free: 866-GEOQUOTE Ref#: 3088.

Dilbeck Communications, in association with ShopforDSL and GeoQuote.net, is now offering residential and business DSL nationwide in the United States.

Dilbeck Communications is a Proud member of the ShopFor Network: ShopforDSL, ShopforT1, ShopforDS1, ShopforDS3, ShopforT3, ShopforOC3,
ShopforPoint to Point, and ShopforFrame Relay.

We offer DSL service in the following states: Alabama DSL, Arizona DSL, Arkansas DSL, California DSL, Colorado DSL, Connecticut DSL, Delaware DSL, Florida DSL, Georgia DSL, Hawaii DSL, Idaho DSL, Indiana DSL, Illinois DSL, Iowa DSL, Kansas DSL, Kentucky DSL, Louisiana DSL, Maine DSL, Maryland DSL, Massachusetts DSL, Michigan DSL, Mississippi DSL, Missouri DSL, Minnesota DSL, Montana DSL, Nebraska DSL, New Hampshire DSL, New Jersey DSL, New Mexico DSL, New York DSL, Nevada DSL, North Carolina DSL, North Dakota DSL, Ohio DSL, Oklahoma DSL, Oregon DSL, Pennsylvania DSL, Rhode Island DSL, South Carolina DSL, South Dakota DSL, Tennessee DSL, Texas DSL, Utah DSL, Vermont DSL, Virginia DSL, Washington DSL, Washington DC DSL, West Virginia DSL, Wisconsin DSL, Wyoming DSL.

Additionally, we offer domain name registration and transfers, webhosting, and a full range of telecommunications services and products.

If you would prefer to speak to a live person about your high-speed Internet access needs, call us toll-free: 866-GEOQUOTE Ref#: 3088.

New Service from Cognigen!

ShopforDSL — Comparison shop in real-time for residential and small business DSL, Cable, and Satellite Internet in your area!

Featuring SBC/Yahoo!, Earthlink, Verizon, Sprint, BellSouth, Comcast, Adelphia, Charter, DirectWave, RoadRunner, Qwest, and MediaCom!

See, also, all the other Phone, Internet, Satellite TV, Cellular and more services offered by Cognigen. Great products at great prices.

New Service from Cognigen: FonCentral — Great personal and family plans, get a free cell phone with up to a $100 cash back. Cellular portability available!

Check out cellular service deals at FonCentral, today!

Over the last few weeks, Cognigen has introduced four new services related to long distance phone calling, domain registration, webhosting, and wireless service.

PNG Power 3000 — Flat rate long distance service with 3000 anytime minutes for $29.95 per month. No need to switch long distance…

HostingWithUs Web Hosting Service — Quality web hosting from $5.95 per month! No setup fee nor a 3, 6, or 12 month prepay to get our low prices. Be sure to check out the features and low prices on bulk reseller hosting which is ideal for online marketers who have many websites. (I know I’ll be getting one of these accounts later this month.)

DomainsWithUs Domain Name Registration — A domain name of your choice, registered at $9.75 per year. Search all the extensions. All popular features are included.

FonCentral Specializing in T-Mobile — Great personal and family plans, get a free phone with up to a $100 cash back. Cellular portability available!

These are the four newest products available from Cognigen. You can see all our services at my Cognigen sales site.

In addition to the products listed above, we offer services from some of the best telecommunications businesses in the world. You can choose from long distance calling services, bundled local and long distance, 800 toll-free services, high-speed Internet access (including DSL, T1, T3 and higher), phone calling cards, dial-up Internet access, broadband phone (VoIP), dial-around long distance, conference calling, voice messaging, web services, wireless cell phones, satellite TV, computers and more. Many of these services are available to both residential and business customers — often at the same price!

All products are not available at all locations. The web page for each product will help you determine what is available at your home or office.

I appreciate your business!