Most businesses know that a T1 is a big deal but they really don’t know what it is. In simple terms a T1 defines a commercial type of telecom circuit that can be used for voice or data services. It delivers the equivalent of 24 analog copper lines but using digital technology. Internet T-1’s are best known for their reliability and uptime. Although downloads are not as fast as some types of internet access, T-1’s provide dedicated symmetrical bandwidth essential for most VoIP, Business and Server applications.
T-1’s comes with certain perks that are important for companies that rely on the internet for daily operations. For example, a business T-1 has a Service Level Agreement that guarantees service uptime. It also receives priority response and resolution support when compared to Cable or DSL based services. This can be very important in a time of urgency like after a hurricane or other disaster. In addition since T-1’s are a dedicated internet service your meaning upload and download speeds are guaranteed.