- T1 Internet Access for Dummies
The T1 Internet access has been around
for over 40 years
but never have there been so many "flavors" available.
The number of providers has jumped since deregulation in
1996 from a few dozen to several thousand.
As the telecom shakedown that began in 2001 continues
many of these companies are trying to stay afloat by capturing
as many customers as possible with inexpensive products they
claim to be T1. Don't be fooled!
Offering T1
Service in the Following States
Click Your State
Alabama
T1, Arizona T1, Arkansas T1 , California T1 , Colorado T1
Connecticut T1, Delaware T1, Florida T1, Georgia T1, Hawaii T1
Idaho T1, Indiana T1, Illinois T1, Iowa T1, Kansas T1
Kentucky
T1, Louisiana T1, Maine T1, Maryland T1
Massachusetts
T1, Michigan T1, Mississippi T1, Missouri T1
Minnesota
T1, Montana T1, Nebraska T1, New Hampshire T1
New Jersey
T1, New Mexico T1, New York T1, Nevada T1
North Carolina
T1, North Dakota T1, Ohio T1, Oklahoma
T1
Oregon T1, Pennsylvania T1, Rhode Island T1, South Carolina T1
South Dakota
T1, Tennessee T1, Texas T1, Utah T1, Vermont T1
Virginia
T1, Washington T1, Washington DC T1, West Virginia T1
Wisconsin
T1, Wyoming T1
- 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" and "reach". These products
are oversubscribed much like a DSL product.
This means the provider puts a singled T1 connection in a
CO (Central Office) 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.
Make sure your T1 product is a "clear channel" product and is
not shared with other users. Also 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 such service. If you
need help establishing the proper SLA seek the help of a
professional if you don't have one in house. Can we assist you?
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