T1 Lines: Information, Prices, and Definitions
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We are dedicated to providing the most information available about the T1 Lines and services that our Providers have to offer. Below you will find brief descriptions about various T1 Lines, T3 Lines, SDSL, and even OC-x lines.
T1 Line - Full
Did you know there are currently over 3 Million T1 Lines in use in the United States alone? A full T1 Line is a 1.54 Mbps connection that transmits digital information at a rate of 1.54 megabits per second, and is relatively unaffected by distance. A full T1 line has 24 separate channels that can be allocated for either Voice or Data transmission, which allows some companies to offer an Integrated T1 Line. The T1 lines sold by T1Line.com are guaranteed and reliable bandwidth for companies that need mission critical bandwidth. A Full T1 from one of our major T1 Carriers is a prime choice for any company that relies on stable and dependable internet connectivity.
T1 line - Fractional
Fractional T1 lines are also available from T1Line.com, from almost every major T1 carrier. A "Frac T1" is a basic T1 with some of the 24 channels that carry bandwidth turned off. Fractional T1 lines can carry bandwidth at variable speeds from 56k to 1.1 Mbps, and allow you to turn on more channels if needed when your company grows. A Frac T1 is a great choice for a small and growing company.
T1 line - Burstable/Metered
Burstable T1 lines are available from T1Line.com from some T1 carriers. A Metered T1 is usually described as a Full T1 that allows you to pay for the bandwidth that you use, typically in bursts. Burstable T1 lines are typically described as Full T1 that can carry bandwidth up to 1.54 Mbps, but "idle" at a far lower bandwidth when no data is being transmitted across it. This enables companies to charge less for their T1's because they are saving space on their network. Metered T1's are cost effective only if you need maximum capacity a few times a month. Burstable T1's are for companies that do not require 1.54Mbps all of the time and prefer to save money.
Fractional T3 Line
Fractional "T3" or "DS-3" lines are available from T1Line.com. A Fractional T3 line is equivalent to a bundle of 28 T1s with many of the channels turned off. A T3 is not actually a bundle of T1s, though. Maximum capacity for a Fractional T3 line can vary widely up to 45 Mbps, which is a Full T3. A Frac T3 is the ideal solution for a company that has very large, reliable bandwidth requirements less than 45Mbps.
T3 Line or DS-3
T3 lines are available from T1Line.com. A T3 Connection is the equivalent of a bundle of 28 T1 lines that allows you 44.74 Mbps of Bandwidth. Although expensive, T3 lines are very popular for medium to large sized companies because they offer a far more cost efficient bandwidth solution than purchasing multiple T1s.
OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, OC-192
An OC line is an optical line with varying bandwidth of well over 10Gbps!! This is the connection the ISP's and large corporations need to run and interconnect huge international business locations. T1Line.com can even offer these solutions at cut-throat competitive prices. Please contact us for more details.
DSL
DSL provides a dedicated service over a single telephone line. SDSL carries data at 1.54 Mbps upstream and downstream, but can also be sold in smaller sizes like Frac T1s. However, keep in mind that DSL technology, while still being somewhat reliable, is no comparison to a dedicated T1 Line. This is a best option for small organizations where bandwidth requirements are not mission critical.
