John Dilbeck Musings

If your business is located in one of the major metropolitan areas of the United States, you may want to try the new Shop For Ethernet service offered by Telarus and Cognigen.

Why is Ethernet the future?

Ethernet is a matter of plugging your network directly into a telecom provider’s network and bypassing your local phone company. Having direct access to customers allows the broadband Internet provider to control the user’s experience from end to end and reduce the cost.

These savings are passed on to you.

How does Shop For Ethernet work?

1. You enter your building address in the form at Shop For Ethernet.

2. You will see a map with your location along with markers of surrounding buildings who have been “lit” by the major telecom service providers.

3. If you would like to learn more, you can enter you contact information to receive a phone call from our staff of Ethernet service experts.

How is Shop For Ethernet valuable?

The GeoQuote Ethernet locator is valuable for people or business who are looking to:

* move into a building with existing carrier facilities.

* substantially upgrade their current broadband connections.

* establish a direct relationship with a provider without the local Bell in the equation.

* find a carrier who provides QoS (Quality of Service) guarantees. Since the carrier you select is in complete control of your connection, it is much easier for them to provide QoS.

* gather information that will be helpful in the planning stages of broadband deployment for a new real-estate development.

Is Shop For Ethernet free?

Yes. We do not require that you pay a fee to access this information - however, we do require that you purchase service through us if you decide to buy. We are compensated from the participating carriers when you order through us, which pays for the development and maintenance of this web site.

Can I order Ethernet service online?

Not yet. Even if our Ethernet lookup tool shows you are in an On-Net building, we must still go through a manual check on both pricing and service availability. However, know that our Ethernet Experts are here to assist you with every step of the process.

Shop For Ethernet is not for all businesses

Shop For Ethernet is for the largest businesses that need lots of bandwidth (100 to 1000 mbps) and are located in areas with buildings that are served by fast ethernet and gigabit ethernet providers.

It is not for all businesses and certainly not for residential broadband provisioning.

Other alternatives: Business T1, DS3, and faster

If fast ethernet isn’t available in your location, or if you just don’t need that much bandwidth, you can find what is available in your area. Shop For T1 offers real-time lookup of broadband providers offering T1, DS3, and other Internet connections. Our broadband experts have helped hundreds of companies provision better service connections and most of them have saved money in the process.

Small business and residential DSL, Cable Modem, and Satellite broadband

If you are looking for affordable broadband for your small business or home use, Shop For DSL offers real-time lookup of DSL, Cable Modem, and Satellite broadband providers in your location.

We can’t find a broadband connection for everyone - I live in an area without DSL access, for instance - but the first-class providers we help you find are extending their networks every day.

Act on your dream!

JD

As a Cognigen agent, I’m always looking for better ways to help my customers find the telecommunications services they need to build their businesses and reduce their costs. As more and more businesses turn to broadband Internet access, they enter areas in which they have no expertise and need to find people who can help them install networks, buy telecom equipment, find the best broadband access, and keep their communications systems operating optimally.

Many small businesses and entrepreneurs turn to local Value Added Resellers (VARs) who are dealers for different companies and also provide installation, configuration and troubleshooting services.

But, how do you find these people to help you with your telecom needs?

VAR Network is a new service for businesses to find the VARs in your area who can help you solve your communications problems and fill your telecom needs.

Being a new service, not all VARs know about it, yet. If you know of a VAR in your area who is not listed in the search results at VAR Network, won’t you take a moment and tell them about this post? They may want to become a part of the VAR Network, too. Here’s the information they need to know about.

Are you a Value Added Reseller?

Chances are you are much better at the telecommunications technical services you offer than you are at marketing your services to the businesses in your area.

You may be interested to know that VAR Partner can help you connect with businesses who need and want the services and products you sell.

Join VAR Network and we will help you market your business.

What is VAR Network and why should you care? Here’s how it works:

1. You register with VAR Network and complete your profile.

2. We send you leads based upon your VARSearch score.

3. If you close a sale, you send us a commission on the transaction. You can modify the commission you want to pay on future leads at any time.

4. You can improve your VARSearch score by receiving positive customer feedback scores, by offering more commission to our marketing agents, and/or by sending T1 business to ShopforT1.

5. Sit back and enjoy the ride!

It’s easy to register with VAR Partner. Once you register, our network of telecommunications agents will work to bring new business to you.

As a result of our marketing efforts we are creating a large database of businesses who have purchased commercial telecommunication services, many of whom need (or will need) telecom handsets, PBX’s, routers, switches, firewalls, telecom closets, etc.

These customers are also looking for Cisco, Avaya, Lucent, Mitel, Nortel, and Shoretel Dealers.

Likewise, we are gathering customers in need of equipment and sending them to you in hopes that you (1) can sell them your equipment and (2) can refer business back to us if they ever request T1 high-speed internet or voice services in the future. Our program is a classic case of “I scratch your back and you scratch mine!”

Go to VAR Partner to join our network of VARs. You can find more information about the benefits and VAR program comparisons on our site.

Do you want to see how a customer can find you once you are part of the network?

Go to VAR Network and enter a search for services and/or products you offer. If you are not a part of the network, you may find that we are already marketing the services of your competitors.

Or, perhaps you’ll find that nobody is being recommended in your area. This is your chance to have your services marketed to businesses who need you.

It only takes a couple of minutes to join our network of VARs.

Do it now, while you are thinking about it.

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.

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.

Cognigen Networks, Inc. recently introduced a redesigned retail website for their products and services. The new site features easier site navigation, and improved Best Rate Calculator to help you lower your long-distance bills, and improved support sections. A wide variety of cost-effective telecommunications services is available.

BillZilla offers a quick way to find your lowest priced long distance service for residential or business use. It also offers a quick way to find high-speed Internet broadband service, both T1 and DSL.

Cognigen introduced the Trinsic / Z-Tel bundled local and long distance services. Alternate plans include unlimited long distance for a flat monthly fee with toll free service and Personal Voice Assistant. All services are not avalable in all areas. See the site for information on what’s available where you are.

The Neighborhood by MCI is now available through Cognigen! Take advantage of this bundled package of services offered by one of the biggest names in telecom. All services are not available in all areas. (Update: The Neighborhood by MCI service is no longer available, but the link takes you to alternative bundled service providers.)

Cognigen and VMC Satellite have partnered to market the Dish Network. Click the link to see any currently offered specials.

UltraConference Launched — this exciting new conference calling service is now available with two plans, Flat Rate or Per Minute. Enhanced web interface with outstanding features. International access is available at no additional cost.