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T1 Internet Service - When Is A Business Internet T1 Required?
Author : Jim C Green
This piece provides an overview of T1 Internet Service for those businesses that need higher reliability and availability. Since T1 Internet service includes a service level agreement (SLA), average uptime exceeds that of DSL or cable. Also, with T1 Internet service, the upload and download speeds are a constant. This is vital for critical information needs, where limited downtime can be tolerated and productivity depends on consistently fast Internet access. In addition, for voice traffic a T1 may be configured for quality of service (QOS) to assure the service levels and consistency needed for quality voice traffic.
Numerous small companies employ inexpensive Internet connections, such as DSL, cable, and fios. For economical pricing, all of these systems use shared resources to connect users to the Internet itself. Also, reliability is not assured, athough a "best effort" is made to retain connectivity. A business Internet T1 data line, although using the same technology as SDSL, is given a higher weight by the telcos. A T1 failing will be corrected within hours whereas a DSL, cable, or fios user might experience a 5 day time to repair.
Telecommunications vendors make available higher-end services, such as business Internet T1 service, in order to address higher reliability and consistency needs in some companies. As a business grows and adds employees, the importance of an Internet connection increases and the business often requires higher availability. Often, the usage and reliance on the Internet also increases after services such as voice, and shared data services are moved to the "cloud." In the neighborhood of 10 employees, a company will find it's telecommunications needs economically served by a business Internet T1 service.
Voice over IP (VOIP) has become commonly used as well as various shared data services. Examples include prevalent applications such as SalesForce.com, GoogleApps, and many more. Generally, the quality of information available on the Internet has improved over time, causing more extensive dependence on connectivity to applications and online data sources. Changing business operations and usage all require additional bandwidth and reliability. Sales revenue and productivity of employees can be affected for each minute of downtime. Imagine having no office telephone service for up to 5 days.
Although difficult to quantify, timely information or lack thereof can make or break many small enterprises. This is especially true for companies using "cloud computing," where online collaboration and information for daily operations in office calendaring, documents and financial data are only accessible through the company Internet connection.
With business Internet T1 service, the SLA offers a "guarantee" of reliability and availability of crucial Internet services. Although many don't realize it, a company's Internet connection has taken on increasing importance as more business functions and information needed for daily operations now depend on reliable access. Loss of connectivity even for hours or a few days at a time can be fatal to daily operations or even the enterprise.
As T1 prices continue to drop and businesses' need for connectivity increases, a greater number will turn to the reliability and availability of T1 Internet service for day to day operations. The SLA distinguishes T1 Internet service from less expensive and unreliable DSL, cable, and fios services that are now commonly used. The SLA will be the deciding factor in order that critical operations are maintained, productivity remains high, and acceptable sales and revenue is achieved for survival.
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Jim Green owns an online telecommunication brokerage, and advises clients on selecting the best T1 Internet Service for their needs.
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Tags: business Internet T1, T1 Internet Service, reliability, availability
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Submitted : 2009-12-27 Word Count : 617 Popularity: 51 Times Viewed: 8
