Internet & Data T1

Typical Applications: Small-Mid Size Companies, Application Service Providers, Growing/Startup ISP’s requiring Web Conferencing, Email Access, VoIP, E-Commerce Applications, etc.

T1 internet service or DIA (Direct Internet Access) is becoming more and more popular in today’s marketplace as prices continue to drop.

A business T1 is simply a line with dedicated access to the Internet and a guaranteed upload and download rate of 1.5 Meg.  These lines include a Service Level Agreement (SLA) that guarantees this rate, and if the speed is not met the customer will receive monetary compensation.

There are many differences between a managed T1 and a DSL or Cable Modem.  The most important is that DSL and Cable Modems do not come with an SLA and do not have guarantees on upload/download speeds.  Beware of any service that is described as “up to XXXMbps rate.”  This is often a shared access to the internet and performance will vary throughout the day.  T1 internet service does not have the distance limitations of DSL (slower the further away from the central office), and unlike DSL, a T1 connection can be provided over copper, coax cable, or fiber.  Likewise, they are on a dedicated circuit and not shared like cable modems.  T1 internet services are often a critical need for companies requiring high speed internet access.  For even higher bandwidth needs, many companies bring in multiple T1 lines (known as bonded T1).

A T1 connection is an upgrade from a DSL or Cable Modem and can often significantly improve the productivity of employees due to much shorter idle times while performing online tasks.  We often have clients come to us after they bought into a DSL or Cable Modem because the advertised upload/download speeds (which seemed sufficient for their business) ended up being much slower than expected or advertised.  Unfortunately, they discover that during peek hours, when they needed their business to run the most efficiently, their internet connection was at its very slowest.

Another benefit of an Internet T1 is that a managed router can allow the carrier to monitor the circuit and troubleshoot problems (otherwise known as a managed T1).  In many cases this troubleshooting is performed and the issue resolved before the client is aware there was a problem.

Let one of our telecommunications experts help you decide what is best for your business and to find you the best T1 pricing.  Just give us a call or submit your information on the right, and an expert will assist you with your T1 connection needs.