T1

A T1 line is a dedicated phone connection with data transfer rates of 1.544 mbps. A T-1 line actually consists of 24 individual channels, each of which supports 64 kbps. Each such channel of a T1 can be configured to carry voice or data traffic. T1 is ideal for businesses that require high speed internet access at all times for multiple users. T1 lines are high-capacity lines used to carry voice and data, and access the Internet. T1 lines are also used to connect individual networks to the Internet. T1 circuits are frequently used to link remote LANs.

Many businesses lease T1 lines to connect to the Internet. Since T1 lines offer more bandwidth than what individual users or even small businesses need, and are very expensive, T1 lines are preferred primarily by businesses that have high demand for internet. T1 lines are sometimes referred to as DS1 lines.

The price of a T1 line includes the local loop price and the port price. The T1 local loop connects the business location to the T1 provider's POP. Therefore though the quality and reliability of the T1 service is not affected by the distance of business location from T1 provider's POP, however the T1 price is dependent on this distance.

At Broadband Guide we help you get quotes from multiple T1 providers. While planning to purchase a T1 line, it is essential to compare prices of different T1 providers in order to get the most cost-effective T1 service for your business.