Catalog of Services
LEARNET
LEARNET (Louisiana Education and Research Network) service is a high-speed intra-state service network designed for use by the education and research community in Louisiana. This service offers high speed, low latency connections between participating universities and provides the higher education community another method for collaborating on research projects such as the H.323 video conference pilot. This service is built upon existing OTM network infrastructures but is kept logically separate, which means that traffic on this network will not impact production Internet traffic. LEARNET has also been established as the gateway to Internet2, a worldwide high-speed research network that was established for the higher education research community.
Connectivity to LEARNET service requires either access to a BellSouth ATM service cloud or fiber connectivity to OTM network hub nodes. This service is called LEARNET Access. The access line may be shared by the subscribers' LEARNET and LaNet connections.
Bandwidth subscriptions for LEARNET and LaNet access are configured as virtual circuits (PVCs) on the access pipe. The ATM category of service used to create these PVCs within the BellSouth ATM cloud is Variable Bit Rate non-real time (VBR-nrt). This type of service allows maximum efficiency across the OTM ATM access circuits while still providing a contracted level of service for the customers. The VBR-nrt parameters, Peak Cell Rate (PCR) and Sustained Cell Rate (SCR), are both set equal to the requested LEARNET or LaNet bandwidth, so bursting above the subscription rate is not permitted. The type of service for all ATM PVCs configured on the OTM ATM backbone is either Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR), best-effort service, or VBR-nrt for customers who require additional traffic shaping.
In order to use ATM as an access method, an ATM interface will need to be available on the subscriber's WAN access router. Depending upon the size, type, and capability of the router, that may mean adding an ATM blade to an existing router, or it may mean replacing the router with one that is ATM-enabled. OTM orders and provides support for the ATM physical access lines; however, the subscriber is responsible for maintaining the subscriber's router and should be familiar with the configuration issues involved.
A connection to Internet2 requires that the university obtain an Internet Autonomous System (AS) number. Application for an AS number must be made to the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN). The AS number is required for BGP routing across Internet2. In some cases, private AS numbers may be used; however, the subscriber's router must be of sufficient capacity to handle BGP and Internet2 routing tables. More information on ARIN's registration services and the fees applicable to obtaining an AS number may be viewed at www.arin.net. The university will also need to provide OTM with a list of IP networks that will have access to LEARNET/Internet2. Only these networks will be routed out this connection. This is a way for the university to control access to these resources, if so desired.
Who Can Use This Service
This service is limited to higher education customers, and those sponsored by higher education. Non-education entities may choose to use the intrastate aspect of this service, but access to Internet2 specifically is only available to the higher education community.
Trouble Reporting Procedures
If you should experience trouble with your network service, please contact our Trouble Reporting number at 225 219-4CMS. Click here for complete procedures
Performance
Although OTM network services are designed to operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, OTM does not guarantee, certify, or warrant as to quality of service or that operation of the network will be without interruption or error.
At times it is necessary to perform maintenance on network components in order to maintain quality service. OTM strives to perform this maintenance with the least impact on its customers. Click here to view the Network Maintenance policy and schedule.
Billing Rates
There are two rate elements associated with LEARNET: access and bandwidth.
The following table lists pricing for intraLATA access to a BellSouth ATM service cloud from the following metro areas: Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Covington, Hammond, Houma, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Mandeville, Monroe, New Orleans, Shreveport, Slidell, and Thibodaux.
LEARNET Access pricing may vary for locations other than the metro areas listed above. Please contact OTM Network Services at 225-219-4860 for pricing and availability.
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IMA (Multiplexed T1s)
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Speed
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Installation
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Monthly
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3 Mbps
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$30.00
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$1,238.12
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4.5 Mbps
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30.00
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1,704.19
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6 Mbps
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30.00
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2,150.25
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7.5 Mbps
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30.00
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2,596.31
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9 Mbps
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30.00
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3,042.37
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10.5 Mbps
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30.00
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3,488.43
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12 Mbps
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30.00
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3,934.49
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| IMA Feature Change Charge $105.00 |
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Subrate T3
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Rate
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Installation
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Monthly
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3 Mbps
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$30.00
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$2,908.80
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6 Mbps
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30.00
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3,270.61
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9 Mbps
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30.00
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3,632.41
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12 Mbps
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30.00
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3,994.21
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18 Mbps
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30.00
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4,603.82
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24 Mbps
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30.00
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5,260.43
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30 Mbps
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30.00
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6,073.03
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| 36 Mbps |
30.00 |
6,846.64 |
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Subrate T3 Speed Change Charge $420.00
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Full DS3
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Rate
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Installation
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Monthly
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45 Mbps
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$30.00
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$7,853.05
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For all ATM applications-- Expedite Fee $200.00
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LEARNET Bandwidth
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Bandwidth
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Installation
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Monthly
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3 Mbps
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$100.00
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$690.25
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4.5 Mbps
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300.00
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803.88
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6 Mbps
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300.00
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917.50
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7.5 Mbps
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300.00
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1,031.13
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9 Mbps
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300.00
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1,144.75
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10.5 Mbps
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300.00
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1,258.38
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12 Mbps
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300.00
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1,372.00
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15 Mbps
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300.00
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1,599.25
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18 Mbps
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300.00
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1,826.50
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21 Mbps
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300.00
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2,053.75
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24 Mbps
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300.00
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2,281.00
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30 Mbps
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300.00
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2,735.50
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36 Mbps
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300.00
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3,190.00
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A Support Service fee of 0.5% shall be applied to the monthly cost of this service.
How to Order
To subscribe to LEARNET service complete the LaNet/LEARNET ATM Access Request Form (OTM-4 D). Mail or fax the form to OTM Enhanced Network Services section.
OTM will work with the subscriber-designated contacts to arrange installation of service. The time frame for installation depends most on the availability of the circuit facilities and the equipment (router) order. Generally, four weeks is the standard installation interval.
Forms
OTM 4-D LaNet/LEARNET ATM Access Service Request
Links
Abilene Network: Internet2 backbone network to which LaNet connects
Internet2: Informational site for internet2 consortium
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Contacts
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| Order Processing |
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Enhanced Network Services |
| Phone |
225-219-4860 |
| FAX |
225-219-4867 |
| E-mail |
otmnoc@listserv.doa.la.gov |
| US Mail |
OTM Network Services
PO Box 94280
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9280
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