You may need a T2 Line. It’s a cheaper alternative than a T3 Line is, and will get you faster speeds. I’m currently upgrading to T2 in my office and will let everyone know if I see a sharp difference in speeds.
Archive for August, 2006
Making Business Connections
Leased lines come in two configurations: T1 and T3. A T1 line offers a data transfer rate of 1.54 million bits per second. A T1 line is a dedicated connection, meaning that it is permanently connected to the Internet. This is useful for web servers or other computers than need to be connected to the Internet all the time. It is possible to lease only a portion of a T1 line using one of two systems: fractional T1 or Frame Relay. You can lease them in blocks ranging from 128 Kbps to 1.5 Mbps. The differences are not worth going into in detail, but fractional T1 will be more expensive at the slower available speeds and Frame Relay will be slightly more expensive as you approach the full T1 speed of 1.5 Mbps. A T3 line is significantly faster, at 45 million bits per second.
Leased lines are expensive and are generally only used by companies whose business is built around the Internet or need to transfer massive amounts of data. Check with your local phone company for availability in your area.