Why Use a Fractional T1 Line?
To many businesses, Internet speed can be crucial, and nothing beats the speed of a T1 line. But there is a major drawback to these fast lines--the price. That's why some companies choose to use a fractional T1 line.
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Function
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T1 lines use 24 channels, which allows them to move data at very fast speeds.
Significance
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Fractional T1 lines allow customers to use fewer lines, which makes them cheaper.
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Significance
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Unless the user is transferring large amounts of data over a fractional T1 line, the speed is identical to a standard T1 line.
Benefits
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The reason fractional T1 lines are cheaper is because most Internet service providers charge for each T1 line. So instead of paying for 24, the customer can choose how many lines he wants.
Potential
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Like a traditional T1 line, fractional T1 lines are dedicated lines. This means nobody can piggyback off your line like they can with cable or DSL modems.
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