What is Subscription-based IT Infrastructure?

Subscription-based IT Infrastructure is a subscription model where the provider supplies, installs, operates, and maintains all network hardware and software. Customers pay a predictable monthly fee instead of buying equipment outright — eliminating CAPEX and shifting to a pure OPEX model.

How quickly can 1IX deploy a network?

1IX can deploy a fully operational network in 2–3 weeks from contract signing. Our Zero-Touch Provisioning workflow eliminates the 6–18 month procurement cycles typical of traditional infrastructure purchases.

What network equipment does 1IX use?

1IX deploys exclusively Juniper Networks equipment — MX Series routers for ISP and carrier networks, QFX Series for datacenter fabrics, EX Series for campus and enterprise switching, and SRX Series for security and firewalling.

Does 1IX serve government agencies in the Philippines?

Yes. 1IX provides DICT-aligned managed network services for Filipino government agencies, LGUs, and SUCs. Our pure OPEX model fits annual government budget cycles and we are PhilGEPS-ready.

Getting Started with Subscription-based IT Infrastructure

Your complete guide to planning, preparing, and deploying your network

Is Subscription IT Right for You?

Answer these questions to determine if Subscription-based IT Infrastructure is a good fit for your organization

Do you need network infrastructure for 6+ months?

Subscription IT is optimized for ongoing operations, not short-term projects

Ideal Answer: Yes - ongoing operational network

Are you comfortable with a monthly fee instead of purchasing equipment?

Subscription IT eliminates CAPEX but requires ongoing monthly payments

Ideal Answer: Yes - prefer operational expense

Do you value having expert support managing your network?

Subscription IT includes full managed service; not for DIY network admins

Ideal Answer: Yes - want managed service

Is your network critical to business operations?

Subscription IT provides enterprise-grade reliability with SLA guarantees

Ideal Answer: Yes - network downtime costs money

Not Sure?

If you answered "no" to multiple questions, Subscription IT may not be the best fit. However, every situation is unique.

Information to Gather Before Consultation

Having this information ready will help us provide a more accurate quote and design faster

User Count

Number of employees per location
Number of network devices (computers, printers, VoIP phones)
Estimated growth over next 2-3 years
Concurrent users vs total employees

Location Details

Address of each site
Square footage or number of floors
Building construction (concrete, drywall, etc.)
Existing network closet locations
Power availability near equipment locations

Current Network Info

Current network equipment (if any)
Internet service provider and bandwidth
Existing VLANs and IP addressing
Any special applications or requirements
Known pain points or issues

Requirements

Required network speed/bandwidth
Wi-Fi coverage needs
Security requirements (firewall, VPN, etc.)
Redundancy or high availability needs
Budget range or constraints

Don't have all this information? That's okay! We can help you gather it during the consultation process.

Expected Timeline: Quote to Go-Live

Here's what to expect from first contact to your network going live

Week 1

Initial Consultation & Assessment

Submit quote request form
Initial call with network engineer (30-45 min)
Share information gathered from checklist
Discuss requirements, timeline, and budget
Schedule site survey if needed

Week 1-2

Design & Proposal

We design custom network architecture
Select appropriate equipment models
Create detailed pricing breakdown
Deliver proposal with topology diagram
Review and refine design based on your feedback

Week 2-3

Contract & Procurement

Review and sign service agreement
Process initial payment
Order equipment from suppliers
Schedule installation date
Prepare implementation plan

Week 3-5

Installation & Configuration

Equipment delivered to site
Physical installation and cabling
Configuration and testing
Migration from old network (if applicable)
User acceptance testing

Week 5

Go Live & Handover

Network cutover to production
Monitoring and optimization period
Staff training on portal and procedures
Documentation handover
Transition to ongoing support

Total Timeline: 4-5 Weeks

From initial consultation to live network. Larger deployments may take 6-8 weeks. Rush deployments can be accommodated for additional fees.

Your Next Steps

Review Pricing Examples

Understand typical costs for different network sizes

View Pricing

Calculate Your TCO

Compare Subscription IT costs vs traditional network ownership

Launch Calculator

Read Case Studies

See how other businesses deployed Subscription IT successfully

View Case Studies

Request Custom Quote

Get a detailed design and pricing for your specific needs

Ready to Start Your Network Project?

Schedule a consultation with a network engineer to discuss your requirements

No commitment required • Response within 4 business hours

Related Resources

Pricing Guide

Sample configurations and monthly cost ranges for all deployment sizes

Solutions

Subscription-based IT infrastructure solutions overview

What is Subscription IT?

Understand the subscription-based IT infrastructure model

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about 1IX services

About 1IX

Learn about 1IX and our mission

SLA

Service level agreement details