Convergence is a popular buzz word these days but is often times misused. When applied to telecommunications it is defined as the integration of voice services (like local and long distance telephone) and data services (like Internet Access and e-mail) and then the delivery of these services over a single fiber optic circuit to your business. Although many service providers talk about convergence, to really deliver it requires a company that is both an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and a facilities-based Local and Long Distance Telephone Company. And SNiP is just that! We are uniquely capable of converging Voice and Internet services to provide you with a single integrated source for all your telecommunications needs.

Why Converge Voice and Internet?

There are many benefits to converging your Voice and Internet services. Here are some of them:

• Lower Costs
  A primary benefit of convergence is the large cost savings possible because a T1 Line has enough extra capacity to deliver the typical small to medium size business both the phone lines and the Internet bandwidth they need. This means you pay for only one T1 Line, not two. Additionally, since SNiP's dedicated telephone rates are so low, you're guaranteed to save even more on your monthly phone usage bill. Combine all these savings and its like getting your Internet access for free!

• Convenience
  Another great benefit of convergence is the convenience of having one company supply all your telecommunications needs. SNiP can supply your Internet access, e-mail and voice-mail, and your local and long distance phone service. One company means one call for service and support

• Higher Reliability
  A T1 Line is rated as a mission critial business grade type of service. Not only are T1 Lines highly reliable, but a very high priority is given to their repair in the rare instance when a problem does occur. The normal copper Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines used by most businesses for telephone and Internet services are a residental technology that just can't compare.

What other Services are Available?

Because of SNiP's unique position as a provider of a broad range of telecommunications products and services, your converged Voice and Internet connection will become your portal to a host of additional integrated services such as:

• E-mail and Web Page Hosting
• Voice Mail and Unified Messaging
• Inter-Office Wide Area Networking (WAN)
• One- and Two-Way Direct Inward Dialing (DID)
• Call Forwarding and Remote Call Forwarding
• Regional Centrex Services
• Inbound Toll-Free 800 Services with DNIS
• Calling Card Services

For more information or to receive a free service evaluation and quote contact a SNiP business sales representative at 1-888-SNIP-600.