T1 Service Providers: What Do They Provide?

2007-03-08 10:33:40

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A T1 service is ideal for businesses that use a large number of telephone lines. A T1 line can provide more lines than a DSL line, and can be used for voice and/or data communications.

In comparing T1 vs DSL lines, you will find that a T1 line provides you with a faster and more reliable connection; however, the price of maintaining a T1 line is significantly higher.

T1 lines can be obtained from T1 service providers, who can advise you the different types of lines to suit your needs; some of this include:

An integrated T1 line that is a combination of a data and voice line. With this type of line, it is up to you to assign the maximum number of lines for each mode of communication.

A burstable T1 line provides you with a certain bandwidth limit, in proportion to a monthly fee; any excess in bandwidth usage each month will be payable at a higher rate.

T1 service providers can also provide you a fractional T1 line, which gives you a guaranteed connection with only a fraction of the speed of a typical T1 line, and at a fraction of the cost. Fractional T1 lines are still faster than DSL lines.

A full T1 line, unlike an integrated T1 line, can only provide you one mode of communication per circuit/line.

There are a number of factors that you should take note of when looking for T1 access:

Before you sign a contract with a T1 service provider, ensure that you have read and fully understood all of the terms and conditions stipulated in the contract. The T1 lease contract should include the costs for any equipment that will be leased, as well as any set up and installation costs. You should also take note of any pre-termination penalties should you decide to end your contract at any time.

Finally, T1 service providers should provide you with technical assistance should you encounter any problems when using the line.


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