Broadband Internet services have traditionally been provided using T1 or DS3 technologies. There are thousands of these circuits providing highly reliable and relatively inexpensive broadband services to businesses throughout the country. Increasingly, however, service providers are utilizing Ethernet for high-speed Internet delivery.
When comparing T1s to Ethernet, what are the advantages of using Ethernet? Well, there are many, but in this posting, I will highlight two:
- Ethernet services are very cost effective. While it is true that T1 costs have been declining in the last couple of years, the cost of Ethernet can be much lower. T1 circuits can be had in most major cities for as low as approximately $300 per month. That is about $200 per Mbps. If you require 4.5Mbps of service, you will need 3 T1s costing around $900 per month total. That is still about $200 per Mbps.
On the other hand, Ethernet based services can cost in the area of $1,000/month for a full 10Mbps of bandwidth, slightly higher than what 3 T1s can cost. The cost per Mbps for Ethernet drops dramatically with higher bandwidths. It is common to find 100Mbps service costing around $50 per Mbps and lower with specials as low as $20/Mbps.
It should be noted that pricing for T1s and Ethernet is very much dependent on the location that the service is delivered to and the provider. Providers oftentimes offer promotional discounts that can dramatically lower prices below those cited above.
- Ethernet is scalable. With Ethernet, it is easy to grow the bandwidth as the business or the demand grows. Some providers offer bandwidths starting at 1Mbps. Most providers start at 10Mbps with the ability to scale faster in 10Mbps increments.
T1 service is available almost anywhere. Ethernet, however, is typically available only in portions of Metro areas today. As providers build out their networks, Ethernet will be available at more and more locations.
T1 and Ethernet pricing are available at QuoteMyT1.com. T1 quotes are available instantly. However, due to increased complexity, Ethernet quotes take longer. When using the online form at QuoteMyT1.com, you should receive a written Ethernet quote within 1 to 2 business days. You will also have a free no obligation consultation with one of the friendly, knowledgeable telecom consultants there.
In future postings, additional advantages and benefits of Ethernet will be discussed.
Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) empowered T1 or Ethernet lines are perfect for the medical field. Hospitals and clinics can be connected using these high-speed data lines to quickly and securely move large data files from one location to another. Patient files including X-ray images can be transported from one hospital to a specialist in another hospital instantly for quicker diagnosis. Collaboration of several doctors or specialists located in different offices within the same metro area or different metro areas can easily be done using high-speed data lines. Not only can image and data files be shared, but video conferencing can be done as well.
Private, secure VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) can be created using MPLS on T1s or Ethernet lines to ensure patient privacy. These VPNs can include locations within one city or they can include locations in multiple cities in several states. These networks not only simplify moving data inexpensively, but they can also provide very inexpensive telephone service between the same locations. The networks can simultaneously carry data files, digital voice and digital video.
MPLS is not a protocol. It is not a type of data line. Rather, it is an enhancement of a data line such as T1, DS3 or Metro Ethernet. The enhancement allows multiple types of data such as email and browsing activities to share the same line as digital telephone and digital voice. All services operate simultaneously providing natural, full motion video, high quality video conferencing, and smooth high quality telephone service. The circuit provider can provide Quality of Service (QOS) to ensure high quality video and audio and they can also setup very secure VPN to ensure an extremely high degree of security. The VPNs can also assist in managing a large network
Now, the medical field can take advantage of the same hi-tech networks used by other industries to provide better health care to patients. To get more information or to get a free no obligation quote, go to QuoteMyT1. The friendly knowledgeable consultants available through QuoteMyT1 can answer all your questions about their product offerings.
Today, I have the pleasure to announce special pricing available in select markets for DS3 and Ethernet circuits. For a limited time, DS3 circuits provided by a top service provider in or very near most major cities in the mid-west and mid-Atlantic regions will be priced under $2,500 per month on 3-year contracts. This is an extremely low price that is not available often and is well below normal pricing. Not every location qualifies. To see if your location qualifies for this limited time offer, go to QuoteMyDS3.com.
If your business is in or near Atlanta, Jacksonville, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach or Orlando, it may qualify for 10Mbps Ethernet service for under $100/Mbps per month for a 3-year term with services provided by a top notch provider. This price is almost unheard of and it won’t last long either. Not every location qualifies. Go to BestEthernetRates.net to see if your location qualifies.
For businesses located in or near Asheville, Birmingham, Charlotte, Charleston, Columbia, Greensboro, Greenville, Kansas City, Knoxville, Louisville, Nashville, Savannah or St. Louis, a top provider is offering 10Mbps Ethernet Service for under $140/Mbps per month on a 3-year term. This is also a very good price and won’t last long. Again, not every location qualifies, but you can check to see if yours does by visiting BestEthernetRates.net.
This bloggist will bring to your attention more telecom specials such as these as I find them.
Interested in MPLS services? Good for you. Don’t know where to get pricing? Don’t want to take a lot of time doing all the leg work to find your best MPLS pricing?
There is a new website, just recently launched, that will do all of the leg work for you. BestMPLSRates.com will search for and find the best rates available from several top providers offering MPLS network services. And, they will do this for you at no cost. All you have to do is fill out a simple, on-line form that takes just a couple of minutes.
MPLS is not a protocol, but is an enhancement of T1 or Ethernet lines. The search tool available at BestMPLSRates can be used to find great rates for MPLS equipped T1 or Metro Ethernet lines throughout the country.
If your company has offices located in several cities throughout the US, MPLS equipped lines are ideal to connect offices using a secure network. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) can be created for a customer by service providers throughout their network by using IP tunnels. The provider handles the security. The user doesn’t have to deal with security applications or encryption. The user has a very secure network that can be used to move data and share files.
One additional benefit of MPLS networks is that the Ethernet or T1 lines can be used to carry multiple types of data including digital voice and video as well as email and web browsing traffic. Quality of Service (QOS) is used to keep voice and video flowing smoothly and life-like.
There will be more to come in future postings about MPLS. In the meantime, if you are ready to get your MPLS pricing, visit the BestMPLSRates site today.
If your business has remotely located offices that need to be connected to your home office in order to share data, you should consider an MPLS based network. MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching) is a feature that can be added to T1s or Ethernet service that is perfect for use in a multi-location network. Using MPLS, service providers can create one or more VPNs (Virtual Private Network) enabling your business to transmit all sorts of data between offices over the Internet in a very secure environment.
Your MPLS enabled T1s can be used to simultaneously carry normal Internet traffic including email, digital telephone and digital video between office locations yielding huge telecom cost savings. As a bonus, your network will probably work better than it does today allowing your business to better serve your customers.
By utilizing tools like QOS (Quality of Service) MPLS equipped services ensure smooth, great sounding VOIP phone conversations and digital video services. Video conferencing between offices or with customers will be very impressive. You will be able to utilize your telecom network as never before.
Where can you find MPLS pricing? QuoteMyMPLS.com will help you get the best possible MPLS pricing from several top-notch providers. A simple on-line form can be filled out in a couple of minutes. Check it out today and take your telecom network into the future.
Reliable, quality high-speed Internet service for business has been traditionally provided using T1 (DS1) over copper wires. T1 is a proven workhorse for this type of service. More and more providers are now offering Ethernet based high-speed Internet service. Where available, a wise business owner or IT person should really consider the Ethernet option.
Ethernet delivery of high-speed Internet has all of the advantages that T1 offers. There are performance and uptime guarantees. Like T1, Ethernet has dedicated bandwidth. In addition, there are cost advantages and you can get higher speed service. A T1 provides a data rate of 1.544 Mbit/s. Ethernet typically is available in 10 Mbit/s increments up to 1000 Mbit/s. Some providers offer rates starting lower than 10 Mbit/s. The point is that there is a lot of flexibility to match any business requirement.
The real advantage is cost. These days a T1 providing Direct Internet Access (DIA) can be had for as little as $300 per month in most major metro areas. This is equivalent to about $194 per Mbit/s. A 10 Mbit/s Ethernet line may cost around $950 per month or $95 per Mbit/s. To get about the same bandwidth as the Ethernet line, the business would require over 6 T1s working together at a cost of $1,800 per month—about twice what the Ethernet service would cost. For businesses requiring high bandwidths, Ethernet should be considered.
T1s are available just about anywhere. At this time, Ethernet is not as readily available. To find out if the Ethernet option is available at your location, visit QuoteMyEthernet.com. Instant T1 quotes are available at QuoteMyT1.com.
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