what does the t mean in t1 or t2 in computer speed and how do I get it?

Question

i understand cable is faster than dsl but t1 is even faster but what is it and where do i get it

Answer 1

The T stands for telecommunications. However T-x lines are used for business and are usually over $200 minimum.

Answer 2

T1, etc. is way faster (and far more expensive) than you would normally ever need at home.

It is the kind of line they run into an office building where they have dozens of machines connected to the network, and require large amounts of bandwidth.

For your home needs - go with cable internet if it is available - it is fast, and since most of the lag you run into online is from websites (or places you are downloading from) that have insufficient bandwidth for the amount of traffic they get. Regardless of how fast your connection is, they will still be slow.

DSL is another option if cable isn't available - it comes in a variety of speeds - decide how much you want to pay for it, even the slowest is better than a dial-up.

Answer 3

T stands for T-carrier line. It is a telecommunication line (usually fiber optic) which, for T1, can carry up to 24 communication channels at a time. T2 has double the capacity. The leasing of a T1 line cost about $3000 a month.

Answer 4

For most broadband these days, a T1 is not faster for download, but typically has more upload capability. A T1 runs at DS1 speed (typically) which is 1.54 MBps upstream and downstream. T2's are rarely available, but a T3, which runs at 44.73 Mbps. These are very expensive because they are dedicated digital connections. To get one, contact your local telco provider.

Answer 5

A T-1 line actually consists of 24 individual channels, each of which supports 64Kbits per second. Each 64Kbit/second channel can be configured to carry voice or data traffic. Most telephone companies allow you to buy just some of these individual channels, known as fractional T-1 access.

Okay theres a brief explanation of 'T-1'. The cheapest thing to do is contact your home phone or cell phone service provider and ask if they have a plan for T-1 internet. Comcast, Verizon, Spring, Vonex, and many others support T-1.

Wish you the best, Cheers

Answer 6

T1 and T2 are not that fast really. Look here; scroll down to Wide Area Network.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_device_bandwidths

Answer 7

just wanted to know the answer to this one also.