T1 lines are fast and efficient for businesses, but expensive and impractical for home users. Determine if you need one, check with local providers, compare prices, sign a contract, and install special equipment.
Getting a T1 line is a good way to provide more productivity features to your business. These lines are one of the fastest Internet and voice connections available. While they can cost a great deal of money, they’re also capable of replacing multiple phone lines and other data connections. Thus, the T1 line is often considered appropriate for many business environments, but impractical for most home users.
The first step in getting a T1 line is to determine if your business really needs such a line. If you have multiple phone lines that you are paying for and have Internet service, a T1 line may be considered. This is especially true if the bandwidth you currently have for your data processes is not adequate and often bogs down.
Second, once you’ve determined that you need a T1 line, you should check with your local service providers. Not all telecommunications companies offer T1 connections, especially in rural areas. While many providers may excel at other methods of high-speed Internet, T1 lines are often considered more of a specialty product and may not have as much market demand in your particular area. This is usually not a problem in well populated areas.
If you find providers offering a T1 line, you should compare benefits and prices, especially if you have more than one provider in your area. Also, comparing a T1 service to your current service or available upgrade can help you determine if the overall price is worth it for you. Keep in mind that a T1 line can often run several hundred dollars or more, depending on the area.
The next step is to call the company and request the service. Often companies require a contract to guarantee a certain price. Once the contract has expired, the price can remain the same, or be adjusted to the needs of the company. You then have the option to accept the new terms or to search for other service providers.
Also, a T1 line will require special connections, both for Internet connectivity and telephone service. There is a box that the line runs into, most often called a modem, although more accurately called a channel service unit/data service unit (CSU/DSU). This is standard equipment that comes with almost any type of high-speed Internet connection, but installation may be more expensive for T1 service, depending on your provider. From there, you can connect an ethernet cable to your computer or use a wireless router.
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