TECHNOLOGY

Tyler is home to several communications providers as well as other large organizations requiring the kind of extensive telecommunication related products and services available in major metropolitan areas throughout Texas. The Tyler area has a complex and complete communications infrastructure for all related needs with a variety of broadband options  for homes and businesses including ISDN, cable modem, DSL, fiber optics, ATM, and relay switches with redundant capabilities.

INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS

Antenna Sales & Service NOVAWeb Communications AT&T Spydernet, Inc. East Texas Communications Suddenlink Gower.Net Tele-One Communications Horizon  Wireless TylerConnect HughesNET Uni-Sat Communication, Inc. Lindale Internet Services Wavetex LOCALNET

TYPES OF HIGH-SPEED DATA ACCESS AVAILABLE

Burstable T3 Dedicated IP Services Dedicated/Point-to-Point Circuits Digital Phone Lines Fiber Optics (10/100 Mbps or Gigabit) Frame Rely Circuits NxT1, ATM, and Tiered T3 T1 Tiered/Fractional T1 & Frame Relay Circuits

TYPES OF INTERNET ACCESS AVAILABLE

Dial-UP ISDN Connections DSL Connections Cable Modems Fiber Delivered Bulk Internet

AREA TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATIONS

Chamber Technology Committee – committee that meets quarterly to address area opportunities in information technology, telecommunications, biosciences, and other technology-related areas that benefit the business community.

ConnectTyler – organized to develop a high-speed community network that will enrich the Tyler community by helping people, interest groups, and organizations connect locally, nationally, and globally through the use of information and communication technologies.

Greater East Texas Information Technology Managers – an Information Technology Managers club sponsored by the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce created to facilitate exchange of technology information between businesses in the community. Visit their website.