In case you didn't know, there is an association for agents, VARs, inter-connects and MSPs to get education and certification. The TCA is the only non-profit trade association for the channel. There are other associations for channel partners. … [Continue reading]
Quoting Circuits Including the Loop
I think some people are under the impression that a Lit Building, a multi-tenant building with fiber into it, means that the carrier will give away the bandwidth. That is widely inaccurate. A lit building means that you won't wait months for a build … [Continue reading]
The IP Transformation Effect
While the former RBOCs run pilots for the TDM-to-IP transformation that they are pushing for, the rest of the ILEC world is scrambling to figure out how it will destroy their current business model. The Rural LECs have been kept afloat by USF funds; … [Continue reading]
There is Always a Loop
I think some people are under the impression that a Lit Building, a multi-tenant building with fiber into it, means that the carrier will give away the bandwidth. That is widely inaccurate. A lit building means that you won't wait months for a build … [Continue reading]
Two Sides of the Street
In the past 18 months, I have seen a lot of carrier channel personnel make their way into desks at master agencies. (For example, this release.) It makes me think about quite a few things, but I am only going to touch on 2. One, master agencies are … [Continue reading]
