DSL or T1 in NYC 2

[BlckJckFrnk]

I’m, looking for any suggestions or opinions on DSL/T1 service in NYC. I'm running a small shop with 40 users and 8 servers and we are currently using a T1 for data. My contract is over with my ISP and I have an opportunity to change it. DSL seems much cheaper then T1, but what about reliably. Thanks

 

[jpm121]

With 8 servers (what kind?) and 40 users, T1 seems the way to go, unless you're not hosting any internet traffic and don't mind the (generally) crummy DSL service level agreement.

If you aren't doing heavy duty hosting, maybe a burstable T1 pipe? Could save you a bit of cash if you aren't streaming 24x7.

 

[jimbopalmer]

One alternative that may make sense if you are not hosting any external Sites would be a dual WAN router and two completely seperate broad band providers. (in my area all DSL is actually the same provider, merely resold, so I use one DSL and one Cable modem)

http://xterasys.com/xr4106.htm

is an example, as is the Nexland 800 pro turbo router

this relys on the idea that your cable and DSL providers never have the same bad day

I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.

 

[BlckJckFrnk]

Thanks for the feed back.
I was thinking about a dual wan, but it seems by reading both responces that if it's reliblity I want, better stick with a T1.