[OPLINTECH] Fiber Optic Internet Access

[Bobbi Galvin]

Maria,
I can answer the OPLIN portion of this...

Whenever you use an ISP other than OPLIN, you just need 
to let us know what your newly-assigned STATIC IPs are 
so that we can add them to our authentication system.

Also, please remember that this can not terminate at 
the OPLIN router since we will not be your tech support 
for this new line.  You will need to purchase your own 
router.  Of course, you are more than welcome to 
continue to use the OPLIN-provided line, but if you 
decide not to, just let us know so we can take care of 
disconnecting it and picking up the equipment.

Also, please keep in mind that fiber is becoming more 
and more available around the state, and OPLIN does 
have a state contract with both Time Warner 
Communications and AT&T fore pretty good monthly rates. 
  If you would like to know if it is available in your 
area and the price rates, just give us a call.

If you have any other OPLIN-specific questions, just 
let us know.

Thanks!
Bobbi Galvin
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Maria Wilburn wrote:
> Our local school system is doing a major building project and was 
> looking into fiber optics. They've also been in contact with our city 
> government. AT & T has informed them that fiber optics could be made 
> available. The city manager has brought up the topic with us in hopes 
> that the city, schools and possibly the library might be enough to 
> spread out the financial burden.
> 
> Are any Ohio libraries using fiber optics for their internet connections?
> 
> How did you do this?
> 
> Do you have some kind of co-operative agreement with other entities in 
> your community?
> 
> How does this work out with oplin and database access?
> 
> What cost and equipment considerations did you have to implement?
>