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T3 is a 45 mbps (megabits per second) circuit. A T3, commonly referred to as DS3, is the equivalent of 28 T1s (commonly known as DS1s). T3 is commonly used for large: point-to-point (private line) circuits, MPLS (multiprotocol label switching) VPNs (Virtual Private Networks), internet traffic, call centers, video conferencing and broadcast quality video transmission. (For more about T3 rates please click here)

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T3 rates are determined by market conditions, cost of facilities, and most important, distance from the point of presence (PoP) of the quoting provider. The further a business is from the PoP, the more it costs to extend a T3 circuit to this business. Another aspect relevant to T3 rates is the “build-out” of proper wiring to and at the served premise. T3 requires special wiring. Most businesses are not properly wired, or “lit” for T3. In these cases, installation of appropriate wiring can cost thousands of dollars. If the end user needs less than 12 mbps, bonded T1 (bonded DS1) can be a much less expensive alternative. Since a bonded T1 circuit only requires two pairs of phone lines, it can be installed free of charge to virtually any business location in the US. If your business premise is wired for T3 (lit), then full T3 can provide substantial savings for bandwidths over 12 mbps. If more than 12 mbps is needed but a full T3 is not, fractional or burstable T3 are often more cost effective options. However, with any form of T3, the cost of build-out will be a reality if the building which will be served is not lit. Because the cost of build-out cannot be determined without a great deal of assessment by trained technicians, build-out charges are very seldom included with T3 quotes. Most major providers will not endure the expense of build-out assessment until after the customer commits to a signed application. Commonly, if build-out proves to be too expensive, then the application is terminated without cost to the customer. Regardless of cost of build-out, because price per mbps for full T3 is commonly less than half the price per mbps of T1, the resulting monthly savings compensates for T3 build-out costs within a few months. To obtain real-time, comparative T3 quotes for your business, please use the pricing tool at the top of this page. It is simple to use and prices are provided without obligation. (Click here to return to top of page)

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VoIP and the Importance of QoS

Written by: Dennis Green - Mar 10, 2010

VoIP (voice over internet protocol) services are becoming increasingly available as tier 1 providers are now embracing this technology to improve their voice offerings. Quotes vary depending on the type of VoIP you are seeking. One of the most important elements related to VoIP pricing relates to quality of service (QoS). There are several levels of QoS. To ensure ideal voice quality with VoIP, QoS must be present at every junction throughout the service provider’s network, until the call reaches the public switched telephone network (PSTN). This ensures that voice packets receive priority over other types of data. Where QoS is not present, voice packets have no priority over other forms of data. This often results in latency and jitter. Latency and jitter negatively impact voice quality. Most tier 1 providers can now ensure QoS throughout their systems. This costs money however, thus tier 1 VoIP quotes are often a bit higher priced then VoIP services which utilize the public internet. Internet VoIP can often offer the many valuable features sought by end users, and lower phone costs, such as $45 per month for unlimited long distance service to the continental US and Canada. However, QoS cannot be assured across the public internet. So although an end user can control the QoS throughout their local network, once voice packets reach the internet, QoS can no longer be assured, so voice quality is inconsistent. If call quality with your customers is mission critical to your business, it is advised that whenever possible, obtain a VoIP service which is provided by the same provider that is providing the bandwidth. Then as an extra precaution, it would be wise to require the provider to confirm that they provide and control QoS throughout their system, until each call is transferred to the PSTN. To check availability and pricing for your business locations, complete the pricing tool at the top of this page, or on our home page. It’s real-time, simple, free, and there is no obligation. (Click here to return to top of page)