How to Get a Cheap T1 Service

If you're a business owner (or a fairly affluent individual), then you might want to consider buying a cheap T1 internet service, rather than highspeed business cable. T1, also known as trunk level 1, has actually been around for quite awhile. It was created by AT&T in 1957, and it has a max signature speed of 1.5MBPS. While you can buy fractional units of the service (i.e. in 386KBPS, 512KBPS and 768KBPS segments), it's usually a good idea just to go ahead and purchase complete T1, as a result of the cost of install.

While business cable internet service can be a good option for many, it does not always come with the same reliability as a cheap T1 line. Companies will not necessarily protect against outages and may not do repairs 24/7, around the clock. If you'd like to learn more about how to get cheap T1 service, read on.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Look online to find what T1 providers are in your area. There are a variety of websites available that will allow you to see what companies are offering T1 services. You can also compare their rates as well. Make sure to also look at the websites themselves and read over their terms and conditions; some services, while they may seem attractive at first, may have certain conditions that will add extra expenses to your bill.

2. Look for companies that have discount start-up rates. While, for example, two companies may offer the exact same (or similar) rates, by checking their websites, you may find that one company is offering a discount rate for the first three months.

3. Read reviews of the different T1 service providers. While finding cheap T1 service may be important for you, financially, you also want to make sure that you know a little bit more about the company before you immediately go with them based on them offering the lowest price. Due to competition, some companies have been selling at a loss -- bankruptcy and bad service is typically inevitable. Similarly, there are companies out there that are oversubscribing T1 service, meaning that you do not get the same bandwidth amount you signed up for.