Many businesses have typically been disappointed by their VoIP service - not because the service itself is not working, but because their underlying Broadband connectivity is not sufficiently fast on the upstream, or reliable enough (mainly when using cable or DSL). Using Sharedband to combine multiple low-cost lines addresses these concerns, and eliminates the need for customers to deploy expensive T1 or T3 connections.

The benefits of becoming a Sharedband Service Provider are:

• Overcome the cost and complexity of deploying T1s to customers for VoIP provision
• Reducing cost of providing the network for VoIP expands the appeal of your service
• Allows you to deliver a one-stop solution for customers, combining connectivity and VoIP service in a single bill
• Enhanced reliability gives better customer satisfaction
• Sharedband, as a managed service, means there is no new infrastructure to deploy in your network

Support

• First line support is provided by your staff

• Second and third line support is provided by Sharedband through a 24 / 7 / 365 on-line ticketing system

• An extensive range of documentation, support forums and FAQs minimizes support overhead

Costs

Sharedband have priced the service to require minimal up-front investment, and on-going fees are directly related to number of customers using the service. Our aim is to make the relationship profitable for you from the first sale. The only Sharedband charges are:

• Low, one-time set-up cost to become a Sharedband sales partner

• Low, monthly fee for access to our systems

• Flat wholesale pricing for the service, based upon number of lines, data transfer and number of IP addresses used

• Routers. These can be provisioned and shipped directly to the end customer by Sharedband, or you may procure and deploy these routers yourself

What You Get

After signing up, you will receive:

• Copies of Sharedband router software and instructions on how to up-load / configure it

• Access to the V-NOC, which is Sharedband's on-line reseller inteface. From here you can provision and manage customer accounts

• Access to Sharedband's online ticketing system and training material

Shrink-Wrap solution

Larger VoIP also have the option of running their own Sharedband infrastructure. Not only does this put you in complete control, but enables you to extend the geography of the service and eliminate data transfer and IP address related fees.

For more information about how to become a Sharedband Service Provider, please complete the online application.