Today, technology plays a key role in the success of any modern business, and reliable internet service can be one of the most valuable technological assets that a company continuously utilizes. A reliable internet connection creates a virtual venue for a company to communicate with clients, suppliers, and potential customers, ensuring that data can be both acquired and shared as needed.

Here at Integral Choice, we have realized that having fast and reliable internet speeds is a must-have for all businesses, and T1 service often provides the best possible method for this vital connectivity. However, we also know that it isn’t always good enough to say that you need “fast internet”. There are many different speeds at several different price ranges. Our goal is to provide your business with the best solution for your internet needs at the right price for you, and we also believe that a business T1 line could be the option for you!

T1 service provides a very high level of connectivity for your business internet without incurring overwhelming costs for unneeded internet speeds and bandwidth rates. A T1 line offers businesses a dedicated and reliable internet connection with flexible options which will allow T1 solutions to be custom-crafted to meet the individual business’s connectivity needs.

So, what exactly is T1 service ?

T1 service is comprised of a dedicated connection that provides a business with a guaranteed bandwidth rate. The T1 service can be comprised of copper or fiber-optic lines, which carry much more data at significantly faster rates than traditional telephone lines. Although many T1 lines are comprised of copper telephone wire, the T1 line offers faster speeds and more throughput than traditional lines due to the way the copper lines are bundled together for the service. The T1 line can carry both data and voice traffic, making it a cost effective method for both internet connectivity and phone systems.

The bandwidth rate guaranteed by the T1 provider is symmetrical, meaning that both upload and download speeds will meet the guaranteed rate. With other internet connections, the rates are not symmetrical and
upload speeds are typically tremendously slower than download rates over the same connection.

A T1 line can benefit your business in many ways.

A T1 will enable large files, images and documents to be uploaded to the internet as quickly as those items can be downloaded. With other internet services, uploading typically slows to a crawl and presents large delays when trying to transfer these files to the internet.

In addition to symmetrical connections, T1 service also offers reliable and consistent internet with excellent connectivity to businesses. With connections like DSL, or even cable, data rates are affected by internet connection use of other subscribers to the service. During peak usage times, DSL and cable rates fluctuate and slow down due to the demand on the shared lines. T1 service on the other hand, is completely dedicated and is never affected by the usage of other subscribers. It is always available at the stated bandwidth rate and will not slow down at different times of day. Additionally, the service will remain at that consistent rate 24/7 and never turns off, providing access around the clock without restrictions or intervention.

Types of T1 service

There are several different subtypes of T1 service s that our carriers at Integral Choice can provide for your business. Each T1 line is designed to provide speed and pricing flexibility for each individual and unique business. There are options that will provide vastly increased speeds for businesses that require high volume internet use. There are also many options which scale down bandwidth in order to offer cost savings to businesses which do not have high internet usage needs.

T1 service is available with these popular service options:

Full T1 service : This is a typical, full bandwidth single T1 line. This type of T1 service will provide a company with a dedicated circuit. A dedicated circuit will provide either voice or data T1 service at the full rate of 1.544 Mbps. The entire circuit will be dedicated to providing bandwidth for the chosen voice or data service.

Full Data T1 service : With this option, the full T1 service is dedicated to data bandwidth. The connection will provide the business with fast, dedicated, and reliable data T1 service for its internet connectivity.

Full Voice T1 service : This option allows a business to dedicate a T1 circuit solely for voice traffic. This provides a stable and reliable venue for a company to utilize up to 24 separate, outside phone lines. The dedicated circuit allows a company to have reliable and stable lines for customer communication. This option provides an excellent way to host 800 numbers and other phone connections which need to be consistent and highly reliable.

Integrated T1 service : Integrated T1 service allows a business to combine both voice and data traffic on a single T1 circuit. Voice and internet data are able to travel on the same line, and businesses can choose what percentage of the line is dedicated to voice or data. With integrated T1 service a business can use the same outgoing connection for both a PBX and a company VPN along with other data traffic. This flexibility allows businesses to save money by combining services.

Fractional T1: With fractional T1 service a business has the flexibility to utilize a dedicated T1 line without being forced to pay for unneeded bandwidth. For companies with low internet usage, a fractional T1 line offers the same bandwidth, guarantees, and reliability as the traditional T1 service does. However, a fractional T1 line is offered at more flexible, lower speed rates. For example, a company can purchase a service with a dedicated rate of 256 Kbps instead of paying for a full 1.544 Mbps which they do not need.

Bonded T1: Bonded T1 service provides businesses which rely on fast internet speeds and large bandwidth rates with a line that will meet their needs while remaining consistent and reliable. With bonded
T1 service speeds up to 6.0Mbps can be reached while offering the benefits of symmetrical and consistent connectivity. With a bonded T1 line, large files can be uploaded and downloaded at the same fast rates, allowing businesses to transfer files and documents with unmatched speed and reliability.

Telecommuting and Remote Office Locations

T1 service also offers businesses a method of securely connecting remote offices or branches to their main office. This allows your business to offer different working options such as telecommuting and video conferencing, each of which save your business time and money all while raising your business’ productivity.

The speed of the link between the two sites will not vary and will allow remote users to access data and files at rates comparable to employees that are physically located at the main office. A T1 line ensures that connectivity will always be available, and the connection between locations will always be speedy and reliable.

Additionally, T1 lines are available in any location and are not subject to the harsh distance limitations that DSL and other connections must obey. A T1 line can be connected to any office, anywhere. It does not need to be within a specific amount of feet from the provider and is not dependent on any other services being available for a location, such as cable or phone lines. T1 service can be provided anywhere, at any time, and the speed and reliability never change due to distance or other services that are being used on a shared line.

Integral Choice want to provide you with a T1 service that can provide your business with a valuable asset that is essential for its success. Not only does T1 service provide vital stability and consistency, but it is also scalable and flexible enough to fit both bandwidth and cost requirements for any business.