T1 Line Articles:
T1 - How It Works
T1 lines have been a part of business operations for well quarter of a
century. In the last 10 to 15 years the market has become more
competitive, driving down the cost of T1 lines. Today, even small
businesses can enjoy the benefits and afford T1 line connections. Any
business that is spending over $300 a month should take a look at all
the options available to maximize their communications budget.
The versatility of the T1 is its greatest strength. The T1 is composed
of 24 channels that can be configured for numerous different
applications. The most common applications include: Internet T1, Voice
T1, and Integrated / Dynamic T1. Depending on the needs of the
particular business, a business may run three applications or just one
on one T1 line.
The internet T1 uses all of its 24 channels for Internet bandwidth.
The customer receives a full 1.54 Mbps of Internet bandwidth both up
and down. Many businesses need the full 1.54 Mbps of bandwidth to up
load critical data, or support multiple users in a network.
The voice T1 is a solution for companies with high demand for voice
services. The voice T1 uses all of its channels to carrier both
incoming and outgoing calls. If a company has a phone system permits
the use of a PRI card, the T1 can be setup for feature rich voice
applications. Larger companies with over 20 users on the phone at any
given time find this application more economical and feature rich than
traditional copper lines.
The integrated or dynamic T1 is one of the most popular solutions for
smaller businesses. The integrated T1 combines two or more
applications onto one single T1 circuit. Most businesses use this
circuit to combine both their voice and Internet Bandwidth on one T1
line. Most of these integrated solutions are dynamic as well. This
means that when the customer is not using a voice line, that channel is
being used as Internet Bandwidth. The integrated T1 has quickly become
a popular choice for small businesses looking to save money and
streamline their business.
These are just a few of the applications available from today’s LEC and
CLEC providers. Other applications are out there depending on what
your company is looking for. The T1 line is always evolving, and new
applications that might benefit your business are right around the
corner in today’s dynamic market place.
T-1 Bandwidth 101
If you are confused about T-1 bandwidth, you are not alone. And if you
have tried to find concise, understandable answers to your T-1
questions, you already know that the information available is scatted
in thousands of different places on the internet; and that when that
T-1 information can be found, it is generally written in technical
terms that leave you more confused than when you started.
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Why do I need a T1?
If you are operating a small to medium sized business, it may be
tempting to skimp on internet by going with standard DSL rather than
committing to the higher priced T-1 bandwidth. While the monthly cost
difference between the two can be discouraging, it is very important to
consider that the old adage ‘you get what you pay for’ is very
applicable to internet service.
>> Read More T1 Line - Is a dedicated digital circuit that has a capacity of 1.544 Mbps of bandwidth. A T1 circuit consists of 24 channels that can be used in a number of different
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Integrated T1 Line - Is a dedicated digital circuit that has a capacity of 1.544 Mbps of bandwidth. An Integrated T1 circuit consists of 24 channels broken up
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Bonded T1 Lines - Two or more T1 Lines that have been bonded together to increase there bandwidth capacity. An individual T1 circuit is limited to only 1.54 Mbps of
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PRI / Primary Rate Interface - A PRI is an ISDN service that includes 23 B channels and one d channel per T1. The PRI is feature rich for voice applications. And >> Read More
VOIP / Voice Over Internet Protocol - VOIP is the process of sending voice information in digital form using the Internet. VOIP is fast becoming the norm of LEC's
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VPN T1 - A VPN T1 allows companies to interconnect different branches and remote home offices through the Internet securely. In today's market, VPN solutions can
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Frame Relay - Frame Relay is high speed switching protocol widely used in WANs. Speeds may vary depending on the customers needs. Many carriers offer burstable >> Read More
Point to Point / Private Lines - Point to Point is a solution used to connect two or more locations for voice and data communications. Point to Point connections
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T3 / DS3 - A dedicated circuit that has a maxim bandwidth of 45 mbps. The DS line can be used for a number of applications including voice and data. Typically the
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OC3 - An OC3 circuit has a maximum bandwidth of 155 Mbps. The OC3 circuit can be used for a number of applications including voice and data. Typically the OC3 line
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OC12 - An OC12 circuit has a maximum bandwidth of 622 Mbps. The OC12 circuit can be used for a number of applications including voice and data. Typically the
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