Fusion DSL Broadband static IP blocks
January 22, 2009 – 6:17 pm
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We have been getting push-back from customers on the policy that Fusion is only available with a single static IP. While we’d hoped that NAT & PAT would allow for whatever capabilities people need, the bottom line is that customers want more than one static IPs.
So, in the near future we’ll begin offering four and eight IP blocks with Fusion. We cannot do this immediately because we simply don’t have enough IP address space; it eats up a lot because we must allocate at least a full /24 to every single CO, which we haven’t done at this point, and we simply don’t have enough address space.
(Sidebar: Today we route each CO a /25 (half a class C) for statics, and had planned to accommodate 125 static IP broadband users in that block. With eight IP blocks, we can only fit 14 customers in a /25. Because of this, we have to get bigger blocks to each CO before we can begin these larger allocations.)
Pricing is to be determined – it is likely to be a slightly different price point for each level of IPs.
If you want more than one static IP address, I encourage you to wait to order Fusion until the product is defined, priced, and integrated into the ordering tools.
Thanks everyone for the feedback!
-Dane
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9 Responses to “Fusion DSL Broadband static IP blocks”
YAY@!!!
By Matt Ghali on Jan 26, 2009
Hi,
Maybe a silly question but is Fusion run on Sonic’s own copper or AT&T’s? I was told by an ex Sonic guy that it was Sonic’s own but Sonic customer service tell me that it is AT&T’s. I thought it would be their own as regulation for sharing equipment is going to end.
By Chris on Feb 25, 2009
Chris,
All carriers share the copper – incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) (AT&T, Verizon, Qwest, etc based upon the region) and competitors (CLECs) such at Sonic Telecom.
The regulation that requires sharing of high level services like DSL is ending in mid-2010. That applies to SBC-ASI DSL that most ISPs sell in partnership with AT&T today. Note that this could mean that ISPs could no longer provision new customers, but existing customers should continue. Of course, we’re big, and I’m optimistic that we’ll continue to have a commercial agreement with AT&T, they’re a valued partner in this.
Access to CLEC facilities is regulated by the telecom act of 1996, and there’s no concerns about that ending. This means that carriers can always get the facilities they need to deliver services; space in COs, DC power there, and loops.
-Dane
By Dane Jasper on Feb 25, 2009
Dane,
I talked to Sales about Fusion and they said I was about 2000 feet out of range and AT&T did not have any services in the nearest RT. I get 1.5/384 now, but I really want more without having to go to a T3 or something; too costly.
I know you are usually in the know about what is coming down the pipe from AT&T and I understand that I am stuck in the middle, litterally, of where AT&T is retrofiting their network. Might you have any inside knowledge when higher speeds will be available on the Stony Point Road and 3rd street area?
Thanks for being my ISP for the past 13 years! The service and professionalisim I get from SONoma county InterConnect (SONIC.NET) is awesome. I look forward to seeing your thoughts.
By Kevin Sullivan on Mar 5, 2009
Dane,
Not having the availability of a “meaningful” static option is a deal-killer for me. I’d have bought yesterday (literal, I was talking with Sophie, who was very helpful) if you could have offered me a handful of static IPs out of SNFCCA05.
Any update on availability?
By Jeff on Apr 11, 2009
We now have the IP address space required to deliver multiple static IPs on the Fusion platform. The delay now is just pricing and process for signup, and for provisioning and maintenance.
FYI, the options will be single, four, or eight static IPs.
-Dane
By Dane Jasper on Apr 13, 2009
Okie, this change has been pushed through. All Fusion static products now include eight IPs instead of one.
If you are on Fusion with one IP, and want to move to eight, coordinate with support@sonic.net for this. A renumber is required to the new block.
By Dane Jasper on Apr 16, 2009
Having suffered with Hughes.net for one month and having spent $1300 (including cancellation fee) and 18+ HOURS on the phone to NOT get any service, How can You reassure me that Sonic.net satellite service will be better. Especially in the light of the many BAD reviews Wild Blue- your supplier- gets. Thanks Ron Parola
By Ron Parola on Apr 22, 2009
Ron,
Your inquiry is about our Satellite Internet, not Fusion Broadband, which is based upon DSL.
Please take a look at my posting at http://corp.sonic.net/ceo/2008/06/27/satellite-broadband-demo/ I think that trying before you buy is a big win with satellite Internet service.
We find that installation quality is the primary factor in success with satellite products – so the main difference we can provide between Hughes and Wildblue is the local staff and support of a local firm. That, plus good quality local support without huge hold time.
If your location has trees or other obstructions that are preventing a signal, we would determine that prior to installation and not deliver service. Signal line-of-sight path aside, the product is solid if installed and aligned correctly.
(Again, note this comment was posted in an article about Fusion Broadband, which is different than Satellite Internet. Fusion Broadband is a wired product, available in a limited set of markets. Satellite Internet is designed for users who cannot obtain terrestrial Internet products, generally rural locations.)
-Dane
By Dane Jasper on Apr 22, 2009