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How much does it cost to connect to JerseyConnect?

October 12, 2011 in Frequently Asked Questions by Network Operations

JerseyConnect is a free service provided by the New Jersey State Library, an affiliate of the Thomas Edison State College. Through JerseyConnect, there is no charge for WAN or Internet service.

However, libraries wishing to connect to JerseyConnect’s infrastructure require a Verizon circuit. This service is fully E-Rate eligible, and E-Rate assistance is available.

Circuit Prices

Legacy Access NJ (pricing expires in 2014):

Transport Speed (Mbps) Cost / month
Frame T1 1.5 $346
ATM T1 1.5 $406
Frame DS3 10 $2,075
Frame DS3 20 $2,325
ATM DS3 10 $2,500
ATM DS3 20 $2,700

Verizon EVPL:

Transport Speed (Mbps) Cost / month
EVPL 10 $600
EVPL 100 $1,075
EVPL 1000 $1,690
* Other bandwidth increments also available.

For more details on Verizon EVPL pricing available to JerseyConnect customers, please see this excerpt from Verizon’s 470.

If you are still interested in legacy Verizon Access NJ pricing, please see this Access NJ rate sheet.

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BTOP Frequently Asked Questions

October 12, 2011 in Featured, Frequently Asked Questions by Network Operations

We have compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about the State Library’s BTOP grant.

Why does my library not qualify for free PCs under the grant?
Only libraries who reported fewer than 3.55 PCs per 5,000 people in their service area in the January 2010 survey are eligible for free PCs.
My library was awarded PCs, but not enough to bring it up to this number. Why?
Each library was granted no more than its current number of PCs as reported on the January 2010 survey.
How was my library’s service area calculated?
Each library’s service area was calculated using 2000 Census data. However, if more than one library serves a particular city or town, the population was divided equally among all libraries serving it.
Will my library be able to take advantage of broadband upgrades if it does not appear on the spreadsheet?
Any library within the Verizon EVPL service area will be able to take advantage of discounted pricing on 10Mbps connections.

The State Library has set aside some funds for new network equipment for those libraries that would like to take advantage of this service but did not indicate their interest on the January 2010 survey. However, these funds are limited so equipment is not guaranteed.

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