= Evaluation of Potential Colocation Providers =

See the responses from various providers to our ColocationQuoteRequest.  Where available, their actual responses are provided as attached PDF files.

== GAIA Host ==

GAIA contacted us after receiving the quote request, but it has taken them more than a week to give us a follow-up quote.  So far, they are the only provider in the list who is willing to sell us hardware.  However, it seems that they would be putting it in a data center like one of the larger providers below, such as He.net or Peer 1.  I don't know if we need this middle layer between our members and the colocation providers.
 Did the ever give a followup quote? They obviously have to give us a better deal on bandwidth than offered on their website, otherwise they cannot be considered. NathanKennedy

== He.net ==

If we can stay under 1MB/s, the rate for bandwidth plus up to 7U is $300/month.  

He.net does not sell hardware.

Their response to our request as a PDF: attachment:he_colo.pdf

== InReach ==

Didn't receive reply to first email sent on 4/8/2006 to sales@inreach.com, sent second email on 4/17/2006 with our form quote request.

== Peer 1 ==

Peer 1 offers a quarter cabinet for 10U.  A fast ethernet port with a 5MB/s connection is provided.  Monthly costs for the space will be $750, and there would be a $400 initial charge for installation of the space.

Peer 1 does not sell hardware.

Their response to our request as a PDF: attachment:Peer1.QuarterCab.Proposal.pdf

== Switch and Data ==

Switch and Data has contacted us, will post information soon.

== Simpli.biz ==

Didn't receive reply to first email sent on 4/8/2006 to sales@simpli.biz, sent second email on 4/17/2006 with our form quote request.