How to Compare T1 VS DSL
T1 (Digital Signal 1) and DSL (Digital Subscriber Loop) are two types of Internet connections. Internet connections have a variety of different capabilities and requirements that separate them from one another.
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T1
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T1 Internet connections are made up of 24 8-bit channels. Each channel has a 64 KB/s (Kilobyte) carrier circuit. Every T1 Internet connection can transfer data at a rate of 1.5 MB/s (Megabyte). T1 Internet connections transfer their data through a phone line and connect to a network router. They are connected to a dedicated port, which allows the data-transfer rate to always stay consistent in speed.
DSL
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DSL Internet connections transfer data at a rate of 1.5 MB/s. DSL Internet connections transfer data through a phone line, similar to the T1 Internet connection. DSL connections have the same speed capabilities of T1, but they have to connect through a DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer). A DSLAM transfers data to a multitude of users from a single port. Sharing a port with a wide variety of users can slow down the rate at which data is transferred.
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Price
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As of September 2010, DSL Internet connections average between $50 and $250 per month, and T1 Internet connections can range from $550 to $1,200 per month. On average, DSL is far more cost-effective for a home-based Internet connection, whereas T1 is considered more useful in server or business environments.
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