Telecom Advocates is an independent telecom broker representing regional, national and global Carriers across the USA and the world. Our extensive portfolio includes the full range of telecom products from T1, DS3, OC, GigE, and VoIP connections to services like Collocation and Telecom Expense Management and low voltage wiring. With our industry relationships and expertise we offer a one-stop source for unbiased advice, support, and the best prices on services from major providers of Local, Long Distance, Internet, MPLS, and more.

Products/Services

Private Network / Dark Fiber (DF)

Why consider a Private Fiber Optic Network? Many entities are seeing an escalating need for cost effective bandwidth that will scale with their business instead of having to continue to “increase services” from their local Telco provider. Add this to security, reliability, and manageability and you have some of the benefits of a Dark Fiber/Private Network. Telecom Advocates offers a unique and different approach to providing Private Fiber Networks or Dark Fiber. As we are not affiliated with a single provider, we are in a “neutral” position to provide the best solution. We consider all options when designing a solution for our clients, build fiber infrastructure from scratch, sub-letting, and leasing assets from other providers or carriers. Financing options includes a one-time sale and/or a lease of the fiber or network for terms of up to 20 years. This has created effective and cost-efficient solutions to a variety of customer that includes enterprise, Education, Health Care and Carriers. There are 5 Major Benefits of Private Fiber Networks Fixed-Cost Pricing

Annual enterprise infrastructure costs never change, no matter how much bandwidth is needed. The only additional costs are changes or upgrades to the customer-owned equipment.

Reliability

Private Fiber Optic Networks are second to none. In these days of increased accountability, knowing that data never passes through any other service provider’s equipment or touches any other organizations traffic ensures high levels of reliability and privacy.

Security

Dark Fiber Networks are state-of-the-art, dedicated physical infrastructures that offer the highest levels of security for data transmission because there is no opportunity for interception of data within the network.

Scalability

Fiber Optic providers build and install all the fiber optic cable to connect the designated locations. These fiber builds are not sub-let from other telco’s or the LEC. The customer chooses the gear to light the network and maintains complete control of the protocol, platform and bandwidth.

Simplicity

Organizations no longer need individual services supplied to each location. Instead, services can be brought in through on location and distributed throughout the network.

Cloud Computing

Site Survey

Structured Premise Cabling / Low Voltage Wiring

Equipment

Telecom Advocates is the premier destination for discount new, used, refurbished and new open box network equipment and telecommunication products. We negotiate with multiple manufacturers and distributors to secure the best quality merchandise at the lowest possible price. Chose from our large stock of new and used Cisco, Extreme Networks, Foundry Networks, F5 Networks, Avaya, Nortel Networks, Juniper, Plantronics, Polycom, and Lucent equipment. All of our quality products go through a grueling inspection, testing and refurbishing process and all come with our Limited Lifetime Warranty. Limited Lifetime Warranty Comes Standard On All 5 Star Certified Equipment Telecom Advocates Warrants to the original end-user purchaser that its 5 Star Certified Equipment will be materially free from defects:

For as long as the equipment is active on the manufacturers price list.
Or for a period of 5 years after the product is discontinued by the manufacturer.

Telecom Advocates will replace, repair or issue a credit on covered hardware failure during the warranty period. “A Warranty You Can Count On, From a Company You Can Trust” EXCLUSIVE FIVE-STAR CERTIFICATION STANDARDS TELECOM ADVOCATES’ FIVE STAR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM ensures satisfaction. Each product we ship is certified as fully operational and defect-free, with a limited lifetime warranty for our end-user customers. We’re able to offer this assurance program-exceeding many manufacturer warranties, which are often limited to 90 days-because of the thorough processes and quality standards Telecom Advocates employs company wide. From physical inspection and product testing to refurbishment, warehousing and packaging, Telecom Advocates gives you unsurpassed confidence when purchasing pre-owned equipment COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICAL INSPECTION

Telecom Advocates’ engineers thoroughly inspect the physical condition and confirm all internal and external serial numbers match and all manufacturer markings/labels are intact.

FULL PRODUCT TESTING

Our Technicians power up and perform internal diagnostics and testing at the highest levels possible.

EXPERT REFURBISHMENT

If issues are detected during the physical inspection and testing stages, we completely restore and certify product prior to shipment.

STATE-OF-THE-ART WAREHOUSING

The inventory we carry is carefully stored and handled at all times, with the highest standards in place from receiving to shipping.

QUALITY PACKAGING

Telecom Advocates utilizes original manufacturer boxes or our unique Insta-Pak system to custom-fit and securely insulate equipment from in-transit shipping damage.

Internet Access

Internet / Data

Internet Access Telecom-Advocates provides Dedicated Internet Access service from multiple Tier 1 providers in a wide range of speeds and access methods that gives you access to essential Internet Access features like a redundant, scalable infrastructure and 24 hour monitoring and support. Comprehensive, Scalable end to end network solutions from multiple providers over copper, fiber or hybrid networks to meet your specific connectivity needs. By combining the privacy, security, diversity and dedicated bandwidth of private line service from multiple carriers with the simplicity and affordability of an Ethernet interface, you have a cost effective network solution that can help you take advantage of the power and flexibility of utilizing multiple carriers Service Details Multiple Carriers, Access Methods and Speeds – Private Line Access services are available in a wide range of bandwidth speeds and access methods from 1.5Mbps to 10G with both full-port and fractional throughput.

Diversity – Provisioned as physically diverse path protected.
Connection Options – SONET, Ethernet, ATM, TDM, Point-to-Point.
Monitoring and management – 24 X 7 proactive monitoring and management.
Service Level Agreement (SLA) – Service level characteristic backed by industry leading guarantees.
Customized Solutions – Our dedicated team of engineers and the respective Carrier Network Planning engineers combine to provide industry leading network design, implementation and support.

Benefits

Scalability and Network Reach – Purchase the amount of capacity for your requirements from multiple carriers globally.
Simplicity and Cost Effectiveness – Simplify your network by treating all connected LAN’s, MAN’s, WAN’s across multiple carriers as a single network.
High Performance and Availability – SONET/Ethernet private line services provides dedicated bandwidth over fully redundant fiber based network. This enables reliable transport of very large application, while supporting multiple high-bandwidth applications across the network, including teleconferencing, business continuity and disaster recovery, and media rich content distribution.

Our Solutions

Voice Over IP (VoIP)

IP Trunking service allows businesses with IP PBXs to extend the benefits of Voice over IP (VoIP) convergence from their LAN to the WAN and the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). It virtually eliminates the need for expensive TDM gateways and trunks, helps to increase network efficiencies and cost-savings by converging voice and data traffic on your WAN, and retains all the features and services of your existing TDM connections. In addition to these benefits, the IP Trunking service is specifically designed to meet the needs of distributed enterprises, allowing you to connect multiple locations over the same VoIP trunk while maintaining local telephone numbers, calling plans and 911 services. Service Details

Comprehensive Suite of Standard Features — including local and long-distance calling, 911, operator services, directory assistance and caller ID options.
Direct Inward Dialing (DID) Numbers — allow calls from the PSTN to reach a specific end-user without the assistance of an attendant. Both new numbers and local number portability are supported.
Disaster recovery — multiple options are available for trunk group and telephone number re-routing in case of an outage.
Mobility Features — provides a variety of call origination and termination capabilities to support mobility and disaster recovery. End-users can easily activate, deactivate and configure mobility features via a web-based portal.
WAN Integration — seamlessly integrates with Dedicated Internet Access service.

Benefits Designed for Simplified Access, Multi-Location Support and Cost Savings IP Trunking service enables the convergence of voice and data traffic on the same access connection and allows you to connect to multiple locations over the same VoIP trunk. Business Continuity Support Business continuity is supported by specialized features for disaster recovery and mobility. Since the mobility features are provided at the network level, calls may be routed to alternate locations or devices in the event that IP PBX service is interrupted. Enhanced Performance and Network Reliability IP Trunking service has diversity and redundancy built into the physical network and the VoIP service infrastructure to enhance reliability and performance. All VoIP traffic remains on the IP backbone until it reaches the PSTN, which helps improve overall service quality and eases problem resolution.

Private Line

PRI / T1

Dynamic T1 / Integrated Access

SIP

SIP Trunking can leverage your investment in a PBX, Key System or IP PBX and use cost efficient IP technology to lower your monthly telco costs. All the features & functionality of your existing PBX, Key system or IP PBX will remain exactly the same. Benefits

Affordable – Reduces costs by leveraging your current IP connection for voice & data
Accessible – Nationwide coverage available
Efficient – Only purchase the number of lines your business currently needs
Flexible – Pricing plans based on your business needs (measured, flat rate local & unlimited)
Scalable – Quickly & easily grows with your business needs; upgrades can also include electronic faxing and Auto Attendant
Simple – One provider, one bill
Versatile – Provides a smooth transition to VoIP while maintaining your existing investment in a PBX or Key system
On-Net – Free calling between all users on the serviceffordable – Reduces costs by leveraging your current IP connection for voice & data
Service is affordable

Features Local dial tone, E911, directory listing, caller id with name – all easily integrate with your existing phone system.Local and LD Calling:

Local and LD Calling: Choose a plan to fit your requirements. Make and receive calls just as you do today.
E911: Emergency calls are immediately sent along with your registered physical address to an Electronically bonded Public Safety Answering Point.
Directory Listing: Have your business listed in the local business white pages and retain the option to advertise in the yellow pages.
Caller ID with Name: Provides the caller’s number and the name associated with the calling telephone number.

How Does SIP Trunking Work? …with an IAD If you have a traditional analog or digital PBX, an Integrated Access Device (IAD) is needed to enable your PBX phone system to connect to the IP based service. There is no need to replace any of your phones or change your phone numbers. Your phones stay connected to your existing phone system, as they are today. During installation, the old outside phone lines are disconnected from your phone system and the system is connected to the new IAD. Your phone system will continue to support station to station calling, voicemail, auto attendant, and hunt groups/rollovers. …with an IP PBX If you have an IP PBX, your IP device provides a direct connection to your Voice Phone switch and communicates to all end points over IP. There is no need to replace any of your phones or change your phone numbers. Your phones stay connected to your existing phone system, as they are today, and will continue to support station to station calling, voicemail, auto attendant, and hunt groups/rollovers.

Products/Services

Wireless