T1 Internet Access for Dummies
The T1 Internet Service has been around for more than 40 years yet never have there been so many "flavors" available. The number of vendors has jumped from deregulation in 1996 from a couple dozen to several thousand. Since the telecom shakeout that started in 2001 continues most of these companies are trying to stay afloat by capturing as many clients as possible with low-cost solutions they claim being T1. Do not be fooled!
Many of the frantic companies are putting together substandard products they claim are really T1 solutions. Just be wary of products with the funny titles such as "burstable" as well as "reach". These items can be oversubscribed similar to a DSL product. This means the provider puts a single T1 link within a CO (Central Office) and gives T1 connections to 3 or four customers hoping individuals don't all use the resource simultaneously. T1 access implies sole usage of the web and you invariably have access to 1.54Mbps.
Be certain the T1 service in North Sebago is a "clearchannel" item and is not shared with other users. Also be certain you have a powerful SLA or Service Level Agreement from your provider. A SLA will specify the access you can get and the penalty the service provider will pay in the event that they don't supply such service. If you need assistance, establishing the proper SLA gives you the help of a professional if you don't have one in house. It's much better to pay a small price up front than to enter a long term agreement with an substandard provider. You can definitely receive professional help free of charge by just contacting among the many T1 brokers on the Internet.
We broker North Sebago T-1 Line. This page is a quick summary of the services specifically offered by T1Market in North Sebago.
Going forward, our objective is to continually improve our product offerings. We now supply business items normally employed by larger companies, particularly: MPLS network service, fiber ethernet, OC3, and cloud computing bandwidth delivered over a fiber optic backbone. Many of our carriers even offer free managed Cisco routers for multi-year agreements. Mainly, our objective is to build a bond with you - our customer - that will last for years to come. Obtaining your trust is just what we do here. Saving you money on affordable Ethernet services is how we keep it.