DSL Vs. T1 Line
T1 lines and DSL connections are widely used to access the Internet. However, several factors distinguish them from each other. Price, reliability and speed are the most important factors that customers look at before purchasing a T1 or DSL service. However, T1 lines and DSL connections each have advantages and disadvantages that potential customers will have to consider before purchasing.
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Technology
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A T1 line, also known as "T-carrier line," was created by AT&T Bell Labs for North America and Japan. It uses a specific type of fiber optic or copper telephone line that has the ability to carry significantly more data than a traditional telephone line. A DSL connection uses a standard phone line to transfer data between the DSL modem and the Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Speed
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The speed of a DSL connection can range from 128 kbps to 3.0 Mbps. Since service providers have different speed ratings for each of their DSL subscription packages, it is advised to check the bandwidth levels associated with your subscription before purchasing. A full T1 line can provide a speed of around 1.5 Mbps. Fractional T1 lines offer speeds ranging from 256 kbps to 768 kbps. However, full T1 lines are more commonly used because they cost only slightly more than a fractional T1 line.
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Price
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The price of a T1 line can be as much as 20 times higher than the price of a DSL connection, costing around $1,000. There are T1 lines for prices under $600, but most of them do not feature dedicated circuits and can affect the speed significantly.
Regulation
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T1 lines are regulated by both state and FCC regulations. This encourages customer services to be highly responsive and the level of quality to be more defined. DSL connections are not regulated by state or FCC regulations. Therefore, the level of quality, circuit cost escalations, and the responsiveness of customer care services depends upon the service provider.
Reliability
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T1 lines are more reliable than DSL connections, especially when it comes to speed. T1 lines have a fixed speed regardless of distance, which is highly beneficial if you are located far from the service provider. The speed of DSL connections will slow down the farther you are from the service provider. Because T1 lines are also regulated by state and FCC regulations, T1 lines are the better choice for customers wanting a reliable service.
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