Telestar Network Program Versus Purchase


The Telestar Network Program offers substantial savings over buying or leasing video conferencing hardware. The summary analysis below outlines the costs of a PictureTel response versus the TANDBERG solution, under the Telestar Network Program.

TANDBERG Vision 5000 VS. PictureTel Concorde 4500ZX (384Kbps, 30 fps codec, 32 inch monitor, fully equipped).

Average Cost: $58,520 (with installation) 5 Year Life, Monthly Expense

PictureTel 4500ZX Purchase

TANDBERG Vision 5000
Telestar Network Program

Cost of Capital @ 11%

$ 536.43

-0-

Depreciation (5 years)

$ 975.33

-0-

Service, Support, Training & Repair

289.50
(NO support for network)

$ 384.00
(including network support)

TOTAL

$ 1,801.26 per month

$ 384.00 per month

 

x 60 months

x 60 months

TOTAL COST

 

$108,075.60

 

$23,040.00

Additional Costs To Consider

 

 

Bridge Charges

$60 per point/per hour

Free (Inbound)

Software Updates

$ 750.00

Free

Network Installation

$500 - $1000

Free (PRI)

Cabling Installation

$250 - $1000 per unit

Free

PRI Circuits

Up to $1500 per month

$420 per month

AT&T Network Discount?

NO

YES

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