New T-1 trunk group possibilities 1

[highpointrich]

I have a customer with a Prologix V6 and presently has a DID trunk group and DOD trunk group both connected by copper lines from their local provider.
The local provider want's to sell them a new T-1 circuit....A [Flex-Path] and combine the Inward DID lines with the outbound lines... a PRI trunk group..
So far ....a great plan...
But in order for a PRI circuit to but implemented, the customer would have to do a upgrade on the PBX at a cost of about $ 40,000.00 according to AVAYA.
They are a school district and the cost is out of the question for this years budget.

They currently have 400 RTU licenses and a upgrade is the only cost effective way to be able to install a PRI trunk group.
My question is...If the customer would forsake the caller ID portion that a PRI gives them, and just go with straight DID inward and outbound call type trunk group, can I install a T-1 board TN 464 or other, and build a trunk group to satisfy their needs...If so, what kind of trunk group can I implement.

My hunch is...It can't be done!
Any input from anyone out there would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Rich

 

[kwing112000]

You could set up a TIE trunk and put the T1 in. We used to do it all the time. You may still need some RTU but I think it is on most of the systems out there by default. you can also do caller id over T1 with some carriers. I do not think V6 could do it but may be worth a check.

 

[lopes1211]

you need no rtu if the lec will sell a non-pri (many don't these days). If you can only get a PRI, an IAD like an adtran atlas 550 can convert pri to non-pri for about $2K. Far less than an upgrade. Also, don't waste your money on a 464f for a prologix. A 767E will do the same functions at a fraction of the cost.

-CL

 

[lopes1211]

also, you can have caller id on a non-pri circuit and/or a pri converted to a non-pri via an adtran atlas.


-CL

 

[highpointrich]

The LEC confirmed that they will sell this customer a non-PRI T-1.
As I understand it then, if I set my new trunk group up as a TIE, I can accomplish the following?

Direct Inward Dialing capability for my stations that currently have DID numbers....and Outbound traffic for all users?....Please confirm....

It,s something I never had to do in the past..All my other jobs were PRI type.

The customer does not want to use caller ID.
Thanks for the help.
Rich

 

[kwing112000]

Yes you can have DID, DOD on the T1. you will most likely configure your system as TIE. usually we use Wink/Wink. IT has been a long time since I have done this so i am sure someone can help you more.

 

[highpointrich]

kwing112000....Thank You very much for your input..

If anyone else out there has any input,.... I'm all ears.
Rich