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There are many considerations when scouting for a T1 Service Provider. A T1 Internet link (frequently referred to as DS1) is regarded as the universally used broadband digital transmission line for promising small to medium-sized businesses (SMB) in the United States. The bandwidth of a T1 is 1.544 Mbps for both uplink and downlink.



First you need to take a look at everything you or your company needs and why. Many companies or everyone is looking for faster Internet service. Others may be limited within the quantity of data permitted month after month by their existing provider. This is specially true with satellite Internet providers.

Second, consider which capabilities would be of most advantage for your situation. Although not generally looked at, a T1 line can ordinarily provide data service, voice service, or both. It is important to consider the number of users need to supported and the number of phone lines are in use at one time. Also the kinds of traffic sent over the Internet and/or the amount and time period of phone calls made are essential factors. And if needing higher bandwidth applications including voice over IP (VOIP) or remote use of company or Internet resources using graphical interfaces, a T1 or even multiple T1's could possibly be required. Can the T1 vendor support these needs adequately?





Another factor is security. If multiple locations should be serviced, what network design will be most advantageous? In certain cases a private network could be best. Security technology or private lines could possibly be used to construct either "real" or "virtual" private networks from a company's locations. In a virtual private network (VPN), it could be possible, simply by using a single vendor's backbone, to help keep all traffic from the public Internet.



Most companies or individuals seeking a T1 service provider are facing either slow or unreliable find internet service service. In either case the current Internet vendor (ISP) could be providing inadequate service Normally, a T1 supplier will provide a site level agreement (SLA), with guaranteed data rates, latency, and reliability.



For instance, many DSL providers are able to offer an upgrade to a T1. This could possibly be crucial when there is time remaining by using an existing service seek DSL or cable. Of the main DSL providers, including AT&T, Verizon and Qwest, this could possibly be a consideration, although major vendors' T1 pricing is usually not as competitive as lesser know companies. There are lots of little known T1 companies that provide the same or superior service as well known larger companies.





Some SMBs already have a T1 for either data service or voice or even both. Have the incumbant's service levels been adequately met? How has the vendor responded or fixed problems on their own and kept both parties notified of recovery time? If picking a new vendor, how is the new vendor's SLA distinctive or improved?



For the bigger levels of service, the pricing escalates significantly, over DSL, cable or satellite Internet service providers. For instance, current DSL or cable pricing starts as low as $12.95 a month. T1 companies usually charge about $400 each month on average. In NFL cities, the pricing can be as little as around $250 right now. Prices continue to decrease annually as competition improves.



There are numerous factors to bear in mind when selecting the best T1 Service Provider. A telecommunications broker can advise which T1 provider is best according to case-by-case company requirements, at the same time assist with the implementation process.



Jim Green owns a Telecommunications Brokerage and advises individuals and SMB's around the best T1 Service Provider to meet their needs.