T1 Internet Access for Dummies
The T1 Internet Service has long been around for more than 4 decades but in no way have there been so many "flavors" obtainable. The number of providers has leaped amazingly since deregulation in 1996 from a few dozen to several thousand. Since the telecom shakeout that started in 2001 continues many of these businesses are trying to stay afloat by capturing as many customers as feasible with inexpensive solutions they claim to be T1. Do not be fooled!
Most of the frantic firms are putting together inferior solutions they claim are really T1 products. Just be leery of products with the weird titles like "burstable" and "reach". These products are oversubscribed much like a DSL product. This suggests the provider puts a single T1 link within a CO (Central Office) and gives T1 connections to three or four customers banking on the fact that they don't all use the service simultaneously. True, T1 access means dedicated usage of the Internet and you invariably have access to 1.54Mbps.
Make sure your T1 service for Blevins is a "clearchannel" item and is not shared with other users. Also be certain you have an SLA or Service Level Agreement from your supplier. A SLA will specify the access you will get and the penalty the service provider pays on condition that they don't provide this kind of service. If you need assistance, establishing the correct SLA gives you the help of a professional if you don't have one in house. It's much better to spend a small fee up front than to enter a long term contract with an inferior carrier. You can definitely get expert assistance free of charge by simply contacting one of the many T1 brokers on the Internet.
We broker Blevins T1 Internet Lines. This page is a quick summary of the services specifically offered by T1Market in Blevins.
Going forward, our objective is to constantly enhance our product offerings. We now provide enterprise items usually utilized by bigger corporations, namely: gigabit ethernet, MPLS network service, OC3, and cloud computing bandwidth delivered over a fiber optic backbone. Several of our suppliers also offer free managed Cisco routers for multi-year contracts. Mainly, our goal is to develop a bond with you - our customer - that will last for years to come. Acquiring your trust is what we do all the time. Conserving you cash on economical MPLS services is how we keep it.