T1 Internet Access for Dummies
The T1 Internet Service has long been around for more than 40 years yet never have there been so many "flavors" offered. The number of providers has jumped since deregulation in 1996 from a couple dozen to several thousand. As the telecom shakeout that began in 2001 continues most of these companies are attempting to stay afloat by getting as many clients as possible with low-cost products they claim to be T1. Don't be fooled!
Many of the frantic companies are putting together substandard solutions they assert are T1 solutions. Just be leery of products with the funny titles like "burstable" and "reach". These products can be oversubscribed very similar to a DSL product. This means the provider puts a single T1 link in a CO (Central Office) and sells T1 hook ups to 3 or 4 clients banking on the fact that individuals don't all use the resource simultaneously. True, T1 access implies sole usage of the Internet and you invariably have access to 1.54Mbps.
Make sure the T1 service for Fulton is really a "clearchannel" product and isn't shared with different clients. Also be certain you have a powerful SLA or Service Level Agreement from your supplier. A SLA will specify the access you can receive and the penalty the service supplier will pay if they do not provide this kind of service. If you need assistance, establishing the correct SLA gives you the help of an expert if you don't have one already. It's much better to spend a small fee up front versus to enter a long term agreement with an inferior carrier. You can definitely receive authoritative help free of charge by simply contacting one of the many T1 brokers on the Internet.
We broker Fulton T-1 Line. This page is a short summary of the products specifically offered by T1Market in Fulton.
Going forward, our objective is to continuously improve our product offerings. We now offer enterprise products usually employed by bigger firms, particularly: gigabit ethernet, MPLS network service, OC3, and cloud computing bandwidth delivered over a fiber optic backbone. Several of our suppliers even provide free managed Cisco routers for multi-year contracts. Primarily, our goal is to build a bond with you - our customer - that will last for years to come. Earning your trust is exactly what we do all the time. Saving you money on affordable MPLS services is just how we keep it.