2007-10-12 03:10:35 · 6 answers · asked by yer224 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Again, the answers are correct above. A T1 is $300-$1000 a month, as stated above, and is actually about the same download speed as a DSL line (1.5Mbps). T1's are terrestrial (not sattelite) binding of 12 pairs of copper.
The real difference is that a T1 is more robust and consistent, and usually comes with a higher 'Service Level Agreement', meaning if the line is down or even underperforming the customer gets credit on the bill. Our SLA is 99.9% uptime; also, any outage over 2 hours costs the ISP a month's service fee, etc.
The upshot -- we have had ZERO downtime other than when we had no power. In four years.
That's important for business...but not for home.
T3...yeah.
If you're after faster downloads, look to either faster ADSL service (AT&T does up to 6Mbps now), FIOS if you're in Verizon territory here in the US (something ridiculous like 10-15Mbps if I recall) or cable internet which is about 6-8Mbps is most places.
As far as the wireless, stay away from 802.11b as it can be a bottleneck. 802.11g should be fine for carrying DSL-Cable speeds for 20 meters or so; beyond that, go for 802.11N-based stuff.
2007-10-12 03:30:24 · answer #1 · answered by strangefrogg 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you don't realize the cost. A T1 line is generally $300-$1000 per month, and a T3 line is probably $3000+. They're meant for businesses with a bunch of computers. You really don't need one. What's wrong with DSL?
2007-10-12 03:15:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How To Get T1 Internet
2016-12-17 10:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finding a T1 or T3 line is kind of difficult. Most lines like that are used for businesses and offices. So unless you have a business your wanting to run the line to, most companies will not even offer it.
2007-10-12 03:15:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The previous answers were correct on costs. I get the impression you are less than satisfied with DSL speed. Wireless is slower than wired (can easily be half-speed). Try hard-wire first and see if that improves your speed to the point where you are satisfied (and save a lot of money in the process).
2007-10-12 03:17:52 · answer #5 · answered by smgray99 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sign up for cable or satellite service then purchase their internet package. T1 T3 are satellite internet sources.
2007-10-12 03:14:41 · answer #6 · answered by Cyber-Medic 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋