Definition 1. - The T-carrier system, introduced by the Bell system in the US in the 1960's, was the first successful system that supported digitalised voice transmission. The original transmission rate (1.544 Mbps) in the T1 line is in common use today in ISP (Internet Service Provider) connections to the Internet
Definition 2. - A type of high speed Internet connection that provides a great deal of bandwidth. Many businesses lease T1 lines to connect to the Internet, but because they are expensive and offer more bandwidth than most small businesses and homes need, they are not realistic solutions for small and low-demand Internet users.
Definition 3. - The T1 (or T-1) carrier is the most commonly used digital line in the United States, Canada, and Japan. In these countries, it carries 24 pulse code modulation (PCM) signals using time-division multiplexing (TDM) at an overall rate of 1.544 million bits per second (Mbps). T1 lines use copper wire and span distances within and between major metropolitan areas. A T1 Outstate System has been developed for longer distances between cities.
Definition 4. - A high-speed digital connection capable of transmitting data at a rate of approximately 1.5 million bits per second. A T1 line is typically used by small and medium-sized companies with heavy network traffic. It is large enough to send and receive very large text files, graphics, sounds, and databases instantaneously, and is the fastest speed commonly used to connect networks to the Internet. Sometimes referred to as a leased line, a T1 is basically too large and too expensive for individual home use
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Pricing a T1 Line...
While some people may enjoy a trip to the local shopping mall, shopping for telecommunication services like a T1 line has never been fun. If you happen to be looking for a dedicated voice line you may call the local phone company. Chances are you'll be passed around to three or four different people who can't handle your request for a T1 line. When you finally speak with someone who can answer your questions you'll go through a litany of questions that don't get to the point of your call which is, "How much do I have to pay".
A step up from a call to the local phone company is the use of a broker or agent. An independent agent can help reduce the number of phone calls by asking you the questions once and searching through multiple providers to get the service that is right for you. The agent helps steer clear of the bias you will receive when speaking with one vendor as the agent will be paid no matter which service you choose. If you happen to be searching for a dedicated voice T1, the agent will give you quotes for dedicated voice T1's for multiple service providers. Still, the agent has a shortcoming in that there is typically a delay between the time you have your conversation and the time you get your information. This can take a day or two.
Why not have the best of both worlds? An agent who carried no bias for one particular carrier AND immediate feedback! While this was not possible a few months ago, we have found a T1 line provider than can offer real-time quotes through its agents. A real time quote give you information NOW. There is no waiting to find pricing. Simply enter your information and compare pricing immediately. Real time pricing will do for telecommunications shopping what Expedia and Travelocity did for travel. So why wait? If you're searching for a T1 line make sure you use a broker that can help you with your search in real time.
A step up from a call to the local phone company is the use of a broker or agent. An independent agent can help reduce the number of phone calls by asking you the questions once and searching through multiple providers to get the service that is right for you. The agent helps steer clear of the bias you will receive when speaking with one vendor as the agent will be paid no matter which service you choose. If you happen to be searching for a dedicated voice T1, the agent will give you quotes for dedicated voice T1's for multiple service providers. Still, the agent has a shortcoming in that there is typically a delay between the time you have your conversation and the time you get your information. This can take a day or two.
Why not have the best of both worlds? An agent who carried no bias for one particular carrier AND immediate feedback! While this was not possible a few months ago, we have found a T1 line provider than can offer real-time quotes through its agents. A real time quote give you information NOW. There is no waiting to find pricing. Simply enter your information and compare pricing immediately. Real time pricing will do for telecommunications shopping what Expedia and Travelocity did for travel. So why wait? If you're searching for a T1 line make sure you use a broker that can help you with your search in real time.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Use Voice PRI to Eliminate Excess Analog Lines
Does your thriving business still operate on numerous analog lines in addition to your Voice PRI? Do the monthly charges seem to add up month after month after month, and you wonder why you even still have them? Did you know you can get rid of nearly all of your old analog line technology when implementing a Voice PRI, and eliminate those excess costs?
All too often, companies continue to operate on archaic telecom products when they have not been properly advised on the latest and greatest products in the marketplace. Although analog POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) lines are traditionally among the most reliable voice circuits available, the cost of having too many justifies a better solution immediately.
POTS lines run anywhere from around $25 a month for a bare bones service line to over $50 a month depending on local serving area, calling package, features and provider. If you are using analog lines for your local calling service, it may be in your best interest to seriously consider other alternatives.
With your business telephone system or PBX, you can insert an analog line card to convert your digital station ports (which you typically have available) into analog ports specifically for analog devices. Examples of analog devices include the following:
• Cordless telephones • Conference room speaker phones • Fax machines • Modems (Yes, there are still some out there!)
The investment in a typical 4 port analog card is only a couple hundred dollars, so the payback is well worth the investment if you can eliminate high monthly recurring expenses. By leveraging the power of your PRI circuit, you can eliminate all of your excess analog line costs to save hundreds of dollars in unnecessary expenses per month.
Very few large companies operate ANY analog lines except as required by law for elevators, burglar alarms, fire alarms, or backups. They have consistently found that the reliability and capabilities of their PRI circuits make analog lines an unneeded expense.
Are there situations where I should consider keeping analog lines?
Yes. Let’s take a look at first things first though. What do you have and why?
It’s not uncommon to run across companies with dozens of analog lines that are no longer in use if they have not been audited in recent years. The costs of unused lines may be costing you hundreds each month if you are unaware of their use. You should know EXACTLY how many analog lines your facility needs, and EXACTLY what they are for. Otherwise, you ARE wasting your money. Old lines that are left intact and forgotten about are often for old fax lines or modems.
The idea of backup analog lines in case of PRI failure is also reason that is consistently used by your local telephone company to “save” their POTS line revenue stream. “What if your PRI goes down?” is one of their favorite questions. Are you telling me your 99.99% guaranteed uptime isn’t any good? Of course outages can happen, so just make sure you have a plan in place in case of service failure.
Larger facilities will have default forwarding at the carrier switch level to forward their calls on their PRI in case of interruption to another facility or to another number if the circuit is down. (That feature is often called Truck Group call forwarding.) The number that you forward your PRI calls to will typically need to have staff available to answer the rerouted calls, or a voicemail attached to catch incoming messages. You do NOT need numerous outgoing analog line banks “just in case” because nearly every one of your employees on staff carries a cell phone. The major concern of years past used to be about safety and being isolated from communications access. “If my PRI goes down, and I have no analog lines, I won’t be able to make a call!” That is simply no longer the case. However, make sure that if you do have line failure, your calls are routed as desired so you do not miss calls during your service interruption.
On occasion T-1’s CAN lose connectivity, but it is most often from line cuts on the local loop. If that happens, since your PRI runs on the same copper wires as your pots lines, they are likely going to cut and out of service as well. So why pay extra for them?
In case of power failure, battery backup can provide temporary power service for your PRI carrier piece of equipment and phone system, just as you might use for your computers. Areas with dirty electricity and transient voltage problems should consider a backup analog line or two, as the power runs through those lines, and they can still provide connectivity in case of electrical failure. That is a recommendation based strictly on the area in which you operate, and you will already know if you electricity issues in your area. One thing to keep in mind: If you hook up those backups to your telephone system and the electricity is out, the phone lines will only work if your phone system is still powered. If your backup power does not last, your phone lines will not work unless they are set up to operate outside of the switch.
In years past, older business telephone systems or data technology also would often require a modem for remote access to service, troubleshoot, etc, but that method is now arcane and outdated. Any newer technology would be assigned a static IP address on the LAN (Local area network) behind a firewall and be accessible over your High speed internet connection by your vendor of choice. You should no longer need analog lines for these services.
Take inventory of all analog lines in your facility, and convert as many as possible to your PRI via analog card technology. Remember that some services like elevators, burglar alarms and fire alarms must be run over analog lines, and cannot be converted. Although they will actually work over the PRI in most cases, you put your facility at risk for regular false alarms during carrier line testing and severe liability in case of emergency. In addition, if the electricity is out at your facility, and your battery backup is depleted, your facility is wide open for theft and fire without proper authority notification. As always, work with your telecommunications professional to conduct a thorough facility audit before converting or disconnecting lines.
All too often, companies continue to operate on archaic telecom products when they have not been properly advised on the latest and greatest products in the marketplace. Although analog POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) lines are traditionally among the most reliable voice circuits available, the cost of having too many justifies a better solution immediately.
POTS lines run anywhere from around $25 a month for a bare bones service line to over $50 a month depending on local serving area, calling package, features and provider. If you are using analog lines for your local calling service, it may be in your best interest to seriously consider other alternatives.
With your business telephone system or PBX, you can insert an analog line card to convert your digital station ports (which you typically have available) into analog ports specifically for analog devices. Examples of analog devices include the following:
• Cordless telephones • Conference room speaker phones • Fax machines • Modems (Yes, there are still some out there!)
The investment in a typical 4 port analog card is only a couple hundred dollars, so the payback is well worth the investment if you can eliminate high monthly recurring expenses. By leveraging the power of your PRI circuit, you can eliminate all of your excess analog line costs to save hundreds of dollars in unnecessary expenses per month.
Very few large companies operate ANY analog lines except as required by law for elevators, burglar alarms, fire alarms, or backups. They have consistently found that the reliability and capabilities of their PRI circuits make analog lines an unneeded expense.
Are there situations where I should consider keeping analog lines?
Yes. Let’s take a look at first things first though. What do you have and why?
It’s not uncommon to run across companies with dozens of analog lines that are no longer in use if they have not been audited in recent years. The costs of unused lines may be costing you hundreds each month if you are unaware of their use. You should know EXACTLY how many analog lines your facility needs, and EXACTLY what they are for. Otherwise, you ARE wasting your money. Old lines that are left intact and forgotten about are often for old fax lines or modems.
The idea of backup analog lines in case of PRI failure is also reason that is consistently used by your local telephone company to “save” their POTS line revenue stream. “What if your PRI goes down?” is one of their favorite questions. Are you telling me your 99.99% guaranteed uptime isn’t any good? Of course outages can happen, so just make sure you have a plan in place in case of service failure.
Larger facilities will have default forwarding at the carrier switch level to forward their calls on their PRI in case of interruption to another facility or to another number if the circuit is down. (That feature is often called Truck Group call forwarding.) The number that you forward your PRI calls to will typically need to have staff available to answer the rerouted calls, or a voicemail attached to catch incoming messages. You do NOT need numerous outgoing analog line banks “just in case” because nearly every one of your employees on staff carries a cell phone. The major concern of years past used to be about safety and being isolated from communications access. “If my PRI goes down, and I have no analog lines, I won’t be able to make a call!” That is simply no longer the case. However, make sure that if you do have line failure, your calls are routed as desired so you do not miss calls during your service interruption.
On occasion T-1’s CAN lose connectivity, but it is most often from line cuts on the local loop. If that happens, since your PRI runs on the same copper wires as your pots lines, they are likely going to cut and out of service as well. So why pay extra for them?
In case of power failure, battery backup can provide temporary power service for your PRI carrier piece of equipment and phone system, just as you might use for your computers. Areas with dirty electricity and transient voltage problems should consider a backup analog line or two, as the power runs through those lines, and they can still provide connectivity in case of electrical failure. That is a recommendation based strictly on the area in which you operate, and you will already know if you electricity issues in your area. One thing to keep in mind: If you hook up those backups to your telephone system and the electricity is out, the phone lines will only work if your phone system is still powered. If your backup power does not last, your phone lines will not work unless they are set up to operate outside of the switch.
In years past, older business telephone systems or data technology also would often require a modem for remote access to service, troubleshoot, etc, but that method is now arcane and outdated. Any newer technology would be assigned a static IP address on the LAN (Local area network) behind a firewall and be accessible over your High speed internet connection by your vendor of choice. You should no longer need analog lines for these services.
Take inventory of all analog lines in your facility, and convert as many as possible to your PRI via analog card technology. Remember that some services like elevators, burglar alarms and fire alarms must be run over analog lines, and cannot be converted. Although they will actually work over the PRI in most cases, you put your facility at risk for regular false alarms during carrier line testing and severe liability in case of emergency. In addition, if the electricity is out at your facility, and your battery backup is depleted, your facility is wide open for theft and fire without proper authority notification. As always, work with your telecommunications professional to conduct a thorough facility audit before converting or disconnecting lines.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Cheap Sollutions for Internet Using T1 Line
Dedicated Voice Services consist of local, long distance like interstate, intrastate and international and toll free services. The cost of these services varies depending on where you are calling and your carrier. Dedicated Broadband Internet Access provides 1.544 Mbps capacity for both uploading and downloading from the Internet.
The cost for integrated service varies with capacity, features and services. This is a great option for typical companies with five to twenty employees. One of the main differences between a T1 line and DSL is the cost. While DSL is not as fast or reliable as a T1 circuit, it is substantially less expensive. The cost of DSL services has gone down due to deregulation, competition and the decreasing costs of equipment and supplying bandwidth, while T1 lines remain in the higher price range because of the robust technology they utilize.
A T1 line is a digital transmission link with a capacity of 1.544 Mbps. T1 lines are used to access voice and data, including the public telephone network and the Internet, and to create private networks. A variety of services can be accessed with a T1 line. You can have a dedicated T1 line for voice services, broadband Internet access, integrated broadband and long distance service.
T1 and DSL are both service access technologies. A T1 primarily is a business product, while DSL can service both business and residential customers. T1 is the best choice if immediate responses and reliability are critical to the applications you use on your connection or if you host an in-house email or web servers.
If this is not the case, DSL may be an option. DSL can run as fast as T1 but speeds are variable depending on load and design factors. T1s are generally more reliable and have a shorter time to repair. A good way to gauge whether or not you should consider T1 service is to evaluate your current usage and telecom expenses. If you meet any of the following criteria, a T1 line may be the best option for your business.
A T1 connection is perfect for small and medium sized businesses needing an internet service provider for 20 to 50 internet users. The line is a twenty four channel circuit providing an internet connection straight from the broadband provider backbone. This makes a T1 connection a stable and reliable broadband connection. 256 kbps to 768 kbps broadband connection. There are several different types of T1 connections that exist.
One is called a fractional T1 line. This is perfect for small and medium size businesses needing internet service for 5 to 30 users. A Fractional T1 line is a portion of a 24-channel circuit providing a connection straight from the providers backbone. For this reason a Fractional T1 line is a very stable and reliable broadband connection. You will also maintain scalability since there is no bandwidth aggregation and the unused channels can be turned up.
The cost for integrated service varies with capacity, features and services. This is a great option for typical companies with five to twenty employees. One of the main differences between a T1 line and DSL is the cost. While DSL is not as fast or reliable as a T1 circuit, it is substantially less expensive. The cost of DSL services has gone down due to deregulation, competition and the decreasing costs of equipment and supplying bandwidth, while T1 lines remain in the higher price range because of the robust technology they utilize.
A T1 line is a digital transmission link with a capacity of 1.544 Mbps. T1 lines are used to access voice and data, including the public telephone network and the Internet, and to create private networks. A variety of services can be accessed with a T1 line. You can have a dedicated T1 line for voice services, broadband Internet access, integrated broadband and long distance service.
T1 and DSL are both service access technologies. A T1 primarily is a business product, while DSL can service both business and residential customers. T1 is the best choice if immediate responses and reliability are critical to the applications you use on your connection or if you host an in-house email or web servers.
If this is not the case, DSL may be an option. DSL can run as fast as T1 but speeds are variable depending on load and design factors. T1s are generally more reliable and have a shorter time to repair. A good way to gauge whether or not you should consider T1 service is to evaluate your current usage and telecom expenses. If you meet any of the following criteria, a T1 line may be the best option for your business.
A T1 connection is perfect for small and medium sized businesses needing an internet service provider for 20 to 50 internet users. The line is a twenty four channel circuit providing an internet connection straight from the broadband provider backbone. This makes a T1 connection a stable and reliable broadband connection. 256 kbps to 768 kbps broadband connection. There are several different types of T1 connections that exist.
One is called a fractional T1 line. This is perfect for small and medium size businesses needing internet service for 5 to 30 users. A Fractional T1 line is a portion of a 24-channel circuit providing a connection straight from the providers backbone. For this reason a Fractional T1 line is a very stable and reliable broadband connection. You will also maintain scalability since there is no bandwidth aggregation and the unused channels can be turned up.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Voice T1 For Your Business Communications
A T1 is a digital high-speed circuit designed specifically for business telephony solutions. There are many advantages to using a voice T1 for your company. Consider these advantages when choosing voice T1 service.
How a T1 Works A T1 consists of 24 digital channels. These channels are flexible and can be used by anyone when they are free. A voice T1 can have both incoming and outgoing traffic on it. This means that you can convert your main telephone line to your T1 to provide more availability of incoming calls. The T1 channels are also used for outgoing calls. The next available line is used for making a call. All the telephone users share these lines. This flexibility makes much better utilization of the lines.
Companies can also take advantage of DID (direct inward dial) service. Purchase a bank of DID numbers and you can assign them to specific telephones in your company. For pennies a month your employees can enjoy the benefits of having their own phone number so that clients may reach them directly. This can also take some of the burden off your attendant. The T1 channels are used for both incoming and outgoing calls as needed. When deciding on the amount of T1s needed always allow for 10% growth or more if you are aware of upcoming peaks in your service.
Price Your company can save thousands of dollars per year when you switch from regular voice lines to a T1. The price of a T1 has come down recently partly due to the fact that most central office locations have already converted to digital infrastructure. Pricing is also competitive as more vendors offer T1 products to their customers. Because of its configuration a T1 is much more flexible than standard telephone lines and allows for more usage over the same amount of circuits.
A typical rule of thumb is to allow one T1 for each 50 to 100 employees. This is for standard voice service. If your business is phone intensive or if you operate a customer service center your needs may be increased. To determine the proper amount of T1s for your business you should first find out your current line usage. These reports are often available from your phone vendor. An engineer can often assist you in determining the correct amount of T1s for your specific application. Once the T1 is installed there are usually various usage reports that you can request which will help you to see if you are getting the best use of your T1 and whether you need to add an additional T1.
Speed A voice T1 transmits at a speed of 1.544 Mbps. This large bandwidth allows for instantaneous connections and clear, crisp sound. A T1 can carry more than 190,000 bytes per second making it faster than most standard modems. Any application can be run over a T1. As new applications become available they too can use the T1. Almost all digital data flows over fiber optic cables. The T1 may be brought to the location using copper wires and then put on fiber cables to run to your telephone room. The T1 is terminated onto a smart jack. This in turn is extended into your telephone system where the T1 is configured in routing.
Reliability and Service T1 lines are very reliable. If there is a problem it can often be solved quickly by using remote diagnostics. A CSU (Customer Service Unit) can be used to help provide a test point between your office and the central office of origin. You will typically get standard service during business hours that may include a technician visit to the site to resolve a problem. If your business has non-standard hours or operates 24/7 you will need to discuss service addition to your contract. Additionally, you may be able to use backup service in case of an outage, making the problem transparent to your customers.
How a T1 Works A T1 consists of 24 digital channels. These channels are flexible and can be used by anyone when they are free. A voice T1 can have both incoming and outgoing traffic on it. This means that you can convert your main telephone line to your T1 to provide more availability of incoming calls. The T1 channels are also used for outgoing calls. The next available line is used for making a call. All the telephone users share these lines. This flexibility makes much better utilization of the lines.
Companies can also take advantage of DID (direct inward dial) service. Purchase a bank of DID numbers and you can assign them to specific telephones in your company. For pennies a month your employees can enjoy the benefits of having their own phone number so that clients may reach them directly. This can also take some of the burden off your attendant. The T1 channels are used for both incoming and outgoing calls as needed. When deciding on the amount of T1s needed always allow for 10% growth or more if you are aware of upcoming peaks in your service.
Price Your company can save thousands of dollars per year when you switch from regular voice lines to a T1. The price of a T1 has come down recently partly due to the fact that most central office locations have already converted to digital infrastructure. Pricing is also competitive as more vendors offer T1 products to their customers. Because of its configuration a T1 is much more flexible than standard telephone lines and allows for more usage over the same amount of circuits.
A typical rule of thumb is to allow one T1 for each 50 to 100 employees. This is for standard voice service. If your business is phone intensive or if you operate a customer service center your needs may be increased. To determine the proper amount of T1s for your business you should first find out your current line usage. These reports are often available from your phone vendor. An engineer can often assist you in determining the correct amount of T1s for your specific application. Once the T1 is installed there are usually various usage reports that you can request which will help you to see if you are getting the best use of your T1 and whether you need to add an additional T1.
Speed A voice T1 transmits at a speed of 1.544 Mbps. This large bandwidth allows for instantaneous connections and clear, crisp sound. A T1 can carry more than 190,000 bytes per second making it faster than most standard modems. Any application can be run over a T1. As new applications become available they too can use the T1. Almost all digital data flows over fiber optic cables. The T1 may be brought to the location using copper wires and then put on fiber cables to run to your telephone room. The T1 is terminated onto a smart jack. This in turn is extended into your telephone system where the T1 is configured in routing.
Reliability and Service T1 lines are very reliable. If there is a problem it can often be solved quickly by using remote diagnostics. A CSU (Customer Service Unit) can be used to help provide a test point between your office and the central office of origin. You will typically get standard service during business hours that may include a technician visit to the site to resolve a problem. If your business has non-standard hours or operates 24/7 you will need to discuss service addition to your contract. Additionally, you may be able to use backup service in case of an outage, making the problem transparent to your customers.
Friday, March 13, 2009
T1 Internet Connection
T1 carrier is one of the most popular leased line options for digital transmission that offers high speed internet connectivity at 1.544Mbits per second. A T1 line is comprised of 24 individual channels, each capable of transferring data at 64Kbits per second. With T1 Internet connection, you can have uninterrupted and reliable data transfer within seconds. In normal phone lines, voices are transmitted through copper wires as analog signal and you can transmit data at around 30 kilobits per seconds with your normal modem.
A T1 Internet connection, on the other hand, is capable of carrying 24 digitized voice channels at the speed of 1.544 megabits per second. A T1 carrier can carry 192,000 bytes of data per seconds – nearly sixty times more data than that of a normal residential modem. T1 Internet connection is capable of providing uninterrupted data transmission which you would not get if you use ordinary modems. If you want to transmit audio or visual data through your residential modem or through your phone service you have high risk of getting jammed since the speed is so slow. With a T1 service, you can eliminate this risk significantly.
Internet service by service providers convert all voice calls as analog rather than in digital format, which not only takes longer time but frustrates customers now that high speed is available. With a T1 line, you not only increase the speed of your data transmission, but also save time for your valuable online work. With the advancement of fiber optics, lesser time is required to convert analog signals to digital format. Fiber optical wires are sometimes used for T1 line to provide maximum speed, although the normal wires are by copper. In case of ordinary modem or residential telephone connection, thin copper wire is used which can rarely carry much load at the time of transmission of data.
In T1 Internet connection, broadband internet connection is used which ensures two-way transmission of data at a faster rate than any other method of transmission. Apart from that, hundreds of users can comfortably share T1 connection, which is impossible if you use modems or telephone line or an ISDN line. If you are interested in online songs and movies, then you will find the ordinary modem or residential telephone service can not meet your demands, as these lines take hours to convert any MP3 files or video files to analog format and to transmit them at the desired destination. A DSL or cable may be options but a T1 line, if you can afford it, is the best option. For a business of 20 or more employees, a T1 service is required. By implementing T1 circuit, you can easily transmit digital and video data at the required destination at great speed and at the same time, have a T1 service that’s more reliable.
If you have a small business with twenty to twenty five users, T1 Internet connection is most suitable for you. T1 Internet service works better than ordinary business DSL. It is economical to have T1 bandwidth if your business is small in size and internet is critical for your business. A Channel Service Unit (CSU) is used to connect non-data terminal equipment with a T1 Internet connection to get the desired T1 line speed. A CSU is a device which connects a leased line and remains attached to the customer’s system. The main objective of CSU is to encode data, which comes through a broadband T1 line. For the T1 connections, one needs to have a channel service unit.
T1 circuits work simultaneously with your existing phone wires and equipments, though you may require special jacks and connections and some alteration in the wiring to get T1 connection. It is the responsibility of your network service provider to install new wires and equipments according to the requirements. The connection not only runs through conventional metal wires but also runs through fiber optical wires, twisted pair copper wire, coaxial cable, digital microwave, and also through infrared. T1 Internet connection is used for linking remote LAN’s. It can also be utilized to bring Centrex service from the telephone company’s central office to the business areas cost effectively.
While DSL is a quick and cost effective medium of acquiring high-speed bandwidth, it is usually not intended to support commercial applications or many users at a time. A T1 Internet connection is the ideal solution. Businesses mainly use two types of Internet access – DSL and T1; and from though DSL is less expensive; it is not as reliable as T1 circuits. For installing T1 service, you need to spend the cost for T1 line price, which would include installation fee, although it is at times waived. Customers have an option to negotiate T1 prices but for this, they need to sign a 2 or 3 year term. Today getting a T1 price is easier than it used to be. In conclusion, to get dedicated high speed internet connectivity you can get a T1 internet service. You can enjoy dedicated, reliable and uninterrupted internet connectivity.
A T1 Internet connection, on the other hand, is capable of carrying 24 digitized voice channels at the speed of 1.544 megabits per second. A T1 carrier can carry 192,000 bytes of data per seconds – nearly sixty times more data than that of a normal residential modem. T1 Internet connection is capable of providing uninterrupted data transmission which you would not get if you use ordinary modems. If you want to transmit audio or visual data through your residential modem or through your phone service you have high risk of getting jammed since the speed is so slow. With a T1 service, you can eliminate this risk significantly.
Internet service by service providers convert all voice calls as analog rather than in digital format, which not only takes longer time but frustrates customers now that high speed is available. With a T1 line, you not only increase the speed of your data transmission, but also save time for your valuable online work. With the advancement of fiber optics, lesser time is required to convert analog signals to digital format. Fiber optical wires are sometimes used for T1 line to provide maximum speed, although the normal wires are by copper. In case of ordinary modem or residential telephone connection, thin copper wire is used which can rarely carry much load at the time of transmission of data.
In T1 Internet connection, broadband internet connection is used which ensures two-way transmission of data at a faster rate than any other method of transmission. Apart from that, hundreds of users can comfortably share T1 connection, which is impossible if you use modems or telephone line or an ISDN line. If you are interested in online songs and movies, then you will find the ordinary modem or residential telephone service can not meet your demands, as these lines take hours to convert any MP3 files or video files to analog format and to transmit them at the desired destination. A DSL or cable may be options but a T1 line, if you can afford it, is the best option. For a business of 20 or more employees, a T1 service is required. By implementing T1 circuit, you can easily transmit digital and video data at the required destination at great speed and at the same time, have a T1 service that’s more reliable.
If you have a small business with twenty to twenty five users, T1 Internet connection is most suitable for you. T1 Internet service works better than ordinary business DSL. It is economical to have T1 bandwidth if your business is small in size and internet is critical for your business. A Channel Service Unit (CSU) is used to connect non-data terminal equipment with a T1 Internet connection to get the desired T1 line speed. A CSU is a device which connects a leased line and remains attached to the customer’s system. The main objective of CSU is to encode data, which comes through a broadband T1 line. For the T1 connections, one needs to have a channel service unit.
T1 circuits work simultaneously with your existing phone wires and equipments, though you may require special jacks and connections and some alteration in the wiring to get T1 connection. It is the responsibility of your network service provider to install new wires and equipments according to the requirements. The connection not only runs through conventional metal wires but also runs through fiber optical wires, twisted pair copper wire, coaxial cable, digital microwave, and also through infrared. T1 Internet connection is used for linking remote LAN’s. It can also be utilized to bring Centrex service from the telephone company’s central office to the business areas cost effectively.
While DSL is a quick and cost effective medium of acquiring high-speed bandwidth, it is usually not intended to support commercial applications or many users at a time. A T1 Internet connection is the ideal solution. Businesses mainly use two types of Internet access – DSL and T1; and from though DSL is less expensive; it is not as reliable as T1 circuits. For installing T1 service, you need to spend the cost for T1 line price, which would include installation fee, although it is at times waived. Customers have an option to negotiate T1 prices but for this, they need to sign a 2 or 3 year term. Today getting a T1 price is easier than it used to be. In conclusion, to get dedicated high speed internet connectivity you can get a T1 internet service. You can enjoy dedicated, reliable and uninterrupted internet connectivity.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
About T1 Technology
Telecom solution is a need of an hour. All the major business deals are organized and committed through this mode only. So, every enterprise requires an effective mode of telephone lines, broadband connections or other services to organize its business deals at higher phase. And buying the advance t1 telephone line or t1 internet will improves your customer relationship as they will receive the specific data at appropriate time. Above that the t1 lines are so flexible that you can easily manage your other work while downloading any file or document supplied by the client.
Though the prices are lit bit expensive but one does not have to worry as with the high demand of these lines the prices have automatically comes down. One should only be concerned about its effective and efficient business while considering the following things below.
Excellent Data Lines
For so many years, excellent data lines are always required by small, medium or big enterprises. Earlier these organization were using the specific type of fiber optic telephone line and with the advancement of the technology they are using t1 lines made up of upgraded to fiber optic lines. These lines transfer the data at higher speed with a voice rate of about 30,000bits per seconds. Infact the T1 line pipe are capable of blowing through larger data streams too.
Accurate Data Transmission
There are certain criteria which needs your consideration for effective communication. And we all know that without excellent telephone lines one cannot transmit the required data or voice to their specific clients. So, all the big or medium enterprises require efficient t1 telephone line to resolve customer’s problem as these T1 lines transmit about 192,000 bytes data per second. They are more reliable and fastest mode of transmitting the data than analog modem.
Perfect Service Provider
Be it a t1 telephone line or t1 internet or any business t1 service, Btxchange offers the best solution for managing point of sale terminals, accounting systems, supply chain integration and online presence with best t1 prices. These services are highly reliable as compare to the traditional phone lines. Its high phase of transmitting the voice and data ensures the effective business communication to build healthy relations.
Variations in T1 Prices
It is really better to know your needs before making any decision regarding buying t1 telephone line or t1 internet or any t1 service as all these services comes in a various forms. You can find these t1 services in T1 Integrated, T1 Fractional, T1 Bonded and T1 Burstable depending upon the t1 prices and your business needs.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
High Speed Internet With T3 Internet Service
T3 lines are used mainly by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) who connect their customers to the Internet – Local Area network and Wide Area Network; it is similar in technology to a T1.
T3 Internet connection or ‘Trunk Level 3’ is capable of transmitting data up to 44.7 million bits per second (mbps) through an extremely high bandwidth equivalent to about 672 regular voice-grade phone lines. T3 connection, by copper, is similar in technology to a T1, but it has greater bandwidth through which it can transfer data to and from Internet at a higher speed. A full T3 or DS3 line is equivalent to 28 T1 lines in terms of data transfer per unit time but it has to be customized accordingly to gain optimal benefit.
A T3 circuit can also be by fiber and that is how most DS3 circuits are these days. A fractional T3 Internet service is ideal for customers who need data transfer more than 6 mbps (ideally at 10 mbps or more) and less than the full 45 mbps of the T3 internet line. The reason for that is the local loop for the T3 circuit, is more costly and financially, it does not make sense to get a fractional DS3 for less than 6 mbps. A T3 line is used as a major networking pathway by companies that use lots of bandwidth, big business organizations, and universities with high-volume network data transfer, large corporations, and government organizations.
Like ‘Trunk Level 1’ Internet connection, T3 lines are often called DS3 lines (Digital Signal Level 3), which are made up of two components – the primary or local loop and the port. Primary or Local T3 loops are more expensive than T1 loops because they allow more amounts of data transferred due to its larger bandwidth capacity.
A T3 line comprises of 672 individual channels and each of them can carry 64 Kbps. T3 service is also termed ‘Digital Transmission Level 3’, because it can transmit any combination of data of audio and visual applications. In fact, a T3 circuit is a specific term that transmits data at 64 kbps in each of its 672 channels while DS3 is a generic term that encompasses circuits with the same bandwidth. Both T3 and DS3 lines have the potential to carry 672x 64 Kbps or 44.7 million bits per second (mbps).
A T1 line is used by small and medium-sized companies and it is capable of transmitting text files, graphics, sounds, and database instantly; whereas a T3 line is appropriate for big workforce where larger volumes of data can be transmitted including video and audio files. In case of the T1 service, it will take more time than a T3 connection in transferring audio and video files. Through ordinary residential modem or telephone line it is not possible to transmit both audio and visual data simultaneously. To send or receive any kind of large or constant audio-visual files in undistorted form, you have to rely on T3 Internet service, which provides reliable, uninterrupted, hassle free, and high-speed huge amount of data transfer.
T3 technology has two applications in wide use in corporate networking – as Internet link and as a means of aggregating multiple T1 lines into one physical access point. The first application acts as a single channel between two points of Web server and the Internet. The second application is a canalized system, which works just like a combination of T1 lines. The third application, which is less common than the other two, is used to interface a T3 Internet directly to a far-off access controller. And this application helps to continue 672 simultaneous dial-up connections via one physical link. The problem with copper based point-to-point T3 lines is that it does not work with optical interfaces, unlike a fiber based T3/DS3 circuit.
To connect a large office of individuals to the public Internet, it is better to use a T3 line or DS3 (Digital Signal Level 3) connection instead of other bandwidth services. T3 providers satisfy customers, who have multiple T1 lines needs or are in need of a large Internet connection to transfer huge amount of data by providing T3 connection. By using multiple T1 lines, you can get speed and large amount of data transfer and it’s more cost effective than a T3 line usually, but you can not easily upgrade to a DS3 connection. Fractional T3 or DS3 connection is also available which is not only cheaper than multiple T1 service per megabits, but also ensures larger amount of data transfer at a higher speed. As T3 connection consumes less time to send data through the Internet and VPN (Virtual Private Network), it reduces telecommunication costs considerably and increases productivity in a company as well.
T3 lines are used mainly by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) who connect their customers to the Internet – Local Area network and Wide Area Network. By implementing a T3 service with the latest technological know-how, theT3 provider has brought a revolution in Internet telecommunication and eased the way for point-to-point data transfer.
Monday, February 23, 2009
What is Fractional T1?
In the realm of data transmission, one of the big names is T1. This is a kind of transmission line that consistently delivers a high and detailed amount of data at lightning-fast speeds. A T1 line has 24 channels, each of which can transfer data at a rate of 64 kilobytes a second.
Because it has 24 channels, the T1 line is commonly costly. Businesses with large amounts of data transfer taking place multiple times every day often choose to pay for a full T1 line because it is cost-effective to do so. However, another option is available. Customers can now implement a fractional T1 line, which is, as its name suggests, only part of a T1 line.
A fractional T1 line allows a customer to use only a certain number of the 24 channels on a T1 line. In a sense, the customer who pays for a fractional T1 is renting the use of those channels. This kind of business decision certainly makes sense if the customer requires only a few channels, yet wants to take advantage of the speed, precision, and security that a T1 line delivers. Despite using only a few or perhaps several channels, a fractional T1 does not suffer from slower or less intense data transmission speeds or performance.
As is probably not surprising, the fractional T1 routinely costs a fraction of the full T1 line. Providers usually charge customers for each channel used, and fractional T1 costs correspond to the fraction of the full T1 line that a customer is renting. One main attraction of a T1 line is that it provides a direct connection between your home or office and your Internet Service Provider (ISP). As such, it is considered more secure than other kinds of transmissions. Because a fractional T1 is a T1 without all of the channels being used, it enjoys this kind of direct connection and resulting security as well.
Another main attraction of a T1 line — and the one that makes the sale for most people — is its speed. Data transmitted over a T1 line and, by extension a fractional T1, travels at rocket speed compared to normal household modems, in some cases 60 times faster. This guaranteed speed is made possible in part because of the proprietary nature of the T1. Unlike cable, DSL, and ISDN, the T1 and fractional T1 lines are dedicated transmission methods, meaning that no one else can piggyback on your T1 use.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
What Bandwidth is Right for You?
What is a viable choice for your business network backbone? Is it DSL, cable, T1, DS3, or something else?
Ok, is a T1 a viable choice? Yes, due to geographic locations where DSL/Cable is not available.
As far as other services? Well a DS-3 is a viable options when fiber is not run to the location and therefore a copper circuit is still required.
Voice T1s/PRIs are still viable choices.
If the organization is large enough, then a T1 for backup would be a viable option.
DSL and Cable (when available) or good choices for very small businesses that do not run specific servers.
As fiber is built out to more locations, copper circuits sales will continue to decline.
At the enterprise level, most phone companies will not bond more than two DS3s (around 88Mbps), when you could have Gig-E Internet if the location is fiber lit.
DSL vs. T1 - depends how far away you are from the central office whether DSL is a viable alternative.
Cable vs. T1 - depends on how many people are running off of the node. Cable company may state 8M/1M but the actual speed may be 4M/384K.
To really zero in on what you actually need ...... ask yourself these questions:
Do you require the line to be confidential?
What is the maximum acceptable outage you can handle for this line?
Does the pipe size meet your requirements and allow for future growth?
What kind of support do you want for the line?
What kind of money do you want to spend?
If you require the line to be confidential, you could use either a T1 or a VPN over cheaper media.
The uptime of a T1 will generally be greater than that of a lesser service because you're paying for a dedicated circuit. Most providers offer credits when the service is down, so you are not charged when the circuit is not usable. Compare that to lesser services.
A T1 can send and receive 1.544 Mbps concurrently (really 1.536), depending on your location, other services have probably surpassed this.
T1 support is generally much better and more personalized than a lesser service, because you're paying for a dedicated line.
T1 pricing can be somewhat expensive compared to lesser services. But .... this is NOT always the case.
In the end .... do your homework. Making a decision based on anything other than sound business analysis will get you into trouble. Don't buy on your emotion, a friend's advice, or a vendors pitch and hype. Answer the questions above and focus on what makes business sense.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
T1 Professional Help
Businesses and individuals who are interested in having a t1 connection need to find the perfect t1 provider so they do not have a ridiculous t1 price. Keep in mind that the t1 provider you select will be your partner for quite some time so take caution in your decision. Dropped calls or an internet connection that goes down can be disastrous to a business. If you are shopping for a T1 provider you should use a broker and ask for referrals from current customers to give you an indication of what you can expect. Telecommunications contracts can be much like a marriage and as we all know there are good and bad marriages.
T1 internet access has been around for just over forty years but never have there been so many lines available. Remember that many of the desperate companies are putting together inferior products they claim are T1 products. Be leery of products with the funny titles like burstable. These products are oversubscribed much like a DSL product. This means the provider has a single T1 connection in a CO and sells T1 connections to 3 or 4 customers hoping they don't all use the service at the same time. True T1 access means dedicated access to the internet and you always have access to 1.54Mbps.
Ensure that your T1 connection is a clear channel product and is not shared with other t1 providers. Additionally, be sure you have an SLA or Service Level Agreement from your provider. A SLA will specify the access you will receive and the penalty the service provider will pay if they do not provide that t1 service.
Keep in mind that if you want help establishing SLA you should look for the help of a professional if you do not have one in house. It is better to pay a fee up front than to enter a long term contract with an inferior carrier. Additionally, you can get professional assistance free of charge by simply contacting one of the many T1 brokers on the internet. When you enter into a telecommunications contract with a T1 provider for reasonable amount of bandwidth or voice service you will have to enter into a long term contract.
It is helpful to know that telecommunications contracts for T1 connections range from one to years to three years. Something over a three year contract is only seen in very large applications like OC3 or complex frame relay connections with many nodes. While the term of the contract will not be a problem if you have the right provider, the contract could prove extremely burdensome with the wrong provider. This is important to understand if you are thinking about purchasing a T1 provider.
Keep in mind that using a broker to walk you through your options and show you the providers and services available. Also, a broker or independent agent can help reduce the time it takes you to shop around for a T1 provider by asking you the questions once and searching through multiple providers to get the service that is right for you. The agent helps steer clear of the bias you will receive when speaking with one vendor as the agent will be paid no matter which service you choose.
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