The document then compares broadband internet options available if the small business was located in India, outlining packages from providers Spectranet and Zeenext that offer a range of speeds and monthly costs. It also briefly describes how some arts organizations in India utilize

1. CA(1b) Researching Broadband Internet Services available to SMEs in Ireland

2. SME: Off-The-Wall DesignsCompany Infrastructure:DirectorAssistant DirectorGeneral ManagerTwo main designersCompany based in Home Office in Dundrum, South Dublin.

3. Off-The-Wall DesignsTechnical Infrastructure:Three PC’s: Director, Assistant Director and Manager.Two PC’s each for both Designers; (with several monitors)Each person has there own laptop also.One Landline with six extensions.Each person is using there own mobile broadband at cost to the company.

4. Companies that are providing broadband access to the internet in this area:Eircom BroadbandPerlicoChorus NTLImagineBt Broadband

5. Mobile Broadband Providers in this area:Vodafone Home and Mobile BroadbandMeteor Mobile BroadbandO2 Home and Mobile Broadband3G Mobile Broadband

6. TelecommunicationsOff-The-Wall Designs Telephone landlineFax Mobile BroadbandLarge HD screen for viewing graphic designs

7. Medium of CommunicationThe mediums of communication areTelephone (six phone extensions, one for each person and use for phone conference)Internet Broadband (email and website)

8. OptionsThe option that is best suited for this home office is to have one main provider for broadband, landline, fax and television.Chorus NTL can provide all of these in one connection pack.

9. Chorus NTL Chorus NTL can provide a service package that can meet the company’s needs.It will provide phone landline, internet broadband, wireless router and digital TV for the HD ready television.

10. Chorus NTL This Chorus NTL deal at €70 per month called “Fibre Web” will provide:Digital TVDigital+Fibre Power Broadband 15MbFREE wireless router Home Phone with Anytime WorldFREE cordless phone

11. Chorus NTL There is also an upgrade option for the “Fibre Web” package, for an extra €15 per month, Chorus NTL will provide:Upgrade to Digital+ HDMulti Room ViewingFibre Power Broadband 30Mb

12. Chorus NTL Another option is the “Fibre Ultimate” package at €95 per month, it will provide:Large Digital TV pack9 HD channels with Digital+ HDIncludes 50 Premier League matches with ESPN and Setanta IrelandSky SportsFibre Power Broadband 15MbHome Phone with Anytime WorldFREE cordless phoneFREE wireless router

13. Chorus NTL There is an upgrade available for “Fibre Ultimate” also. It has all the same features as Fibre Ultimate for an extra €15 per month: The owner can avail of:Multi-Room ViewingInternet Broadband Speed of 30Mb

14. Option 1: Fibre Web This option will provideDigital TV: the designers can view their graphic designs on their HD ready TV and also use it as a PC monitorHigh broadband speed of 15mb: everyone can use it at the same time.Landline telephone

15. Option 2: Fibre Web Upgrade This option is an upgrade of option one with some differences:The television will be upgraded to High Definition which will maximise the image richness and sharpness for the designers when making/viewing their designs.Multi-room viewing: the designers can add more television screens to their office and all can viewed at the same time.

16. Option 2: Fibre Web Upgrade The internet speed will be upgraded to 30Mb: this will allow the designers to possibly add more PCs and still have fast broadband and download large files very quickly.

17. Option 3: Fibre UltimateDigital and High Definition quality for the television, rich and sharp image quality, ideal for graphic designers. Landline: each employee can have their own phone line extension for multiple telephone calls.Fast internet broadband speed, 15Mb, everyone can use it at the same time

18. Option 4: Fibre Ultimate Upgrade This option is an upgrade of option three with some differences:Multi-room viewing: the designers can add more television screens to their office and all can be viewed at the same time.The internet speed will be upgraded to 30Mb: this will allow the designers to possibly add more PCs and still have fast broadband and download large files very quickly.

19. Options...Cost OutlineOption 1: Fibre Web No installation fee if purchased online€70 per monthA €20 Equipment Activation fee applies for every Digital box or Fibre Power Broadband service that is not ordered online

20. Options......Cost OutlineOption 2: Fibre Web UpgradeNo installation fee if purchased onlineInitial €70 per month for Fibre Web plus €15 for Multi-Room upgrade and broadband speed upgrade to 30MbA connection fee of €50 applies to each box ordered for Multi Room Viewing A €15 Downgrade Administration Fee will be applied anytime a downgrade is wanted on any element of the service.

21. Options.....Cost OutlineOption 3: Fibre UltimateNo installation fee if purchased online€95 per monthA €20 Equipment Activation fee applies for every Digital box or Fibre Power Broadband service that is not ordered online

22. Options..........Cost OutlineOption 4: Fibre Ultimate UpgradeNo installation fee if purchased onlineInitial €95 per month for Fibre Web plus €15 for Multi-Room upgrade and broadband speed upgrade to 30MbA connection fee of €50 applies to each box ordered for Multi Room Viewing A €15 Downgrade Administration Fee will be applied anytime a downgrade is wanted on any element of the service.

23. SME Packages Chorus NTL have telephone and broadband packages for Small to Medium Enterprises that are cost effective to residential packages.Chorus NTL can fit up to six telephone lines in their SME packages which is very suitable for small businesses.

24. SME Options Three options are available to SME’s; Basic, Professional and Premium.

25. SME Options SME Option 1: BasicConnection fee €80Broadband Speed 10MbTwo Voice LinesNo Line Rental Fee€49 per month

26. SME Options SME Option 2: ProfessionalConnection Fee €80Broadband speed 20MbFour Voice LinesNo Line Rental Fee€59 per month

27. SME Options SME Option 3: PremiumConnection Fee €80Broadband speed 30MbSix Voice LinesNo Line Rental Fee€69 per month

28. RecommendationsThe package best suited for the company, Off The Wall Designs is the SME Premium Package from Chorus NTL.It is cost effective compared to the residential packages and has all the basic needs for a small company. The broadband speed is suitable for a design company that would be viewing high definition images and downloading large files. The multiple voice lines with this package match the company infrastructure.

29. Comparisons.......India continues to be one of the fastest growing telecom markets in the world.If the SME were situated in India, here is an outline of the business telephone and broadband packages available.

30. India Broadband OptionsSpectranetBandwidth provided: 64 kbps to 155 MbpsTechnology used: Internet through cable, DSL, IP VPN, leased-line access, with connectivity options (DSL, pure fiber, coaxial, radio, and Ethernet)Market segment targeted: Corporates, SOHOs, SMEs, institutions, and HouseholdsTariff: SpectraSPEED(Internet through cable): Starter Surf Rs 1,500; Power Surf Rs 7,000SpectraDSL (Internet through Digital Subscriber Line) Starter Surf Rs 300; Power Surf Rs 8,500€25 - €117 per month

31. India Broadband OptionsZeenextBandwidth provided: 128 kbps to 25 MbpsMarket segment targeted: Corporate, residential, collegesTariff: Corporate connection One-time activation charges Rs 1,000; Cabling charges Rs 5,000; Cost of cable modem Rs 12,000; Monthly charges Rs 6,000; Service charges Rs 500 per month (permits 1,600 MB of data transfer per month, Rs 4 per MB after that)Home users (64 kbps): One-time activation charges Rs 500; Cost of modem Rs 12,000; Monthly charges: Rs 1,500 per PC per month €300 first time connection, €25 per month

32. Arts Organisations in IndiaArts Organisations in India use an array of different new media technologies.www.art.in This site is an online directory for Arts Organisations, Artists, Online Galleries, Buy and Sell Arts and Art News and Events in India.Indradhanu School of Music in Kolkata uses a Facebook page to inform its student of upcoming events and information