The Right Way To Connect
If you want a fast internet connection, you might want to consider the importance of an Ethernet connection. If this is the case, you should remember that the Ethernet port can be used to connect Power over Ethernet switches to network a variety of devices and personal computers, as well as to power IP phones and wireless access points, while the DSX-1 port is used for PBX connectivity.
Integrated IP voice and data transport is becoming commonplace. However, a recent In-Stat business survey found that about half of SMEs and about half of small businesses favor hybrid TDM/IP voice solutions. New systems and products are allowing customers to take advantage of the benefits of VoIP, while transitioning from TDM to IP at their own rate.
Also important is the fact that the dynamic bandwidth allocation and G.711 and G.729a voice compression technology allow carriers to save on backhaul costs. This provides the opportunity for enterprise customers to take advantage of increased features and cost savings as a result of VoIP implementation, while providing the option to maintain existing legacy infrastructure, implement a gradual IP migration, or select a complete overhaul of their network. There are some T1 devices that offer a single T1 port for WAN connectivity, as well as a single 10/100Base-T Ethernet port and a single DSX-1 port.
Do not forget that if you are using a dedicated T1 for voice, the circuit would plug into your existing phone system. If you are using a dedicated data T1, then your circuit will plug into your network router. T1 service provides 24 channels coming into your office. Each of these 24 channels can be configured for voice, data or integrated voice/data service. Today, with the wide spread popularity of VoIP, you can also configure a full T1 for data and run VoIP for your office phone needs. Most big and small companies that use internet services will be interested in finding the best internet connection.
The cost of T1 service has dropped considerably since its inception in the early 1960s. No longer is this service for large corporations only. Midsized and even small businesses can now benefit from dedicated T1 service. For the home business/home office, this service might still be a bit expensive. Its best to run your own quotes for service and cost it out. Business grade DSL is a viable and cost effective solution for the smaller business owner and the topic of a future article.
Remember that if your business currently has four or more phone lines, it may be more cost effective to use T1 voice service. For normal surfing, you can have hundreds of users all sharing this dedicated T1 data service. To take this a step further you may consider using VoIP over a dedicated T1 data service. Be sure to ask your communications broker about the best setup to meet your specific requirements.
T1 internet connections are equipped to support up to 24 analog voice connections. Units are suited for hosted PBX or IP Centrex applications, and can be used as SIP gateway to overlay additional services to customers. By using T1 connections, carriers can migrate to VoIP architecture today, while providing new, competitive, revenue-producing services. These products can be used as a SIP gateway to overlay additional services to customers.
