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T1 vs T3 Lines

The digital capacity of a plain old telephone service (POTS) line is 64 Kbs. There are 8000 timing bits added, so the actual throughput is 56 Kbps. This is enough to carry a single voice call or to connect a 56 Kbs modem. The POTS line is an analog line; it transmits and receives analog or sound-based signals.

A T1 line is a pure digital line. Conversations are converted (at a PBX) from analog (sound) to digital before being transmitted on the T1 line.

The T1 line can handle 24 simultaneous voice calls. (24 simultaneous voice calls can satisfy anywhere from 24 to well over 100 office workers, depending on their calling patterns.)

Sometimes one of the 24 lines is dedicated to caller ID; this line is usually connected to a computer that looks up customer records that are routed to the computer of the person taking the call.

A T1 line can handle a high speed Internet connection speed of 1.544 Mbps.

Or, as an integrated service it can handle a combination of fewer voice calls with some bandwidth given to Internet connections.

A T3 line is also a pure digital line. It is the equivalent of 28 T1 lines or 672 POTS lines.

A T3 line can handle 672 simultaneous voice calls or provide a high speed Internet connection of 44.736 Mbps. As an integrated service, it can handle a combination of fewer voice calls and provide high speed Internet connections. The T3 is typically used by high end data and voice customers.

Monthly costs for T1 and T3 lines vary, primarily depending on the distance from your local phone company's Customer Office. As a very rough comparison we can say a T1 might cost $500 per month while a T3 might cost $4,000 per month.

Signal / LineCapacity (Kbps)Equivalent Phone Lines
DS0 (Phone Line)641
DS1 (T1)1,54424
DS3 (T3)44,736672

Whether you are looking for T1, T3, muliple or fractional T1, our quote service can provide immediate quotes for your evaluation. You will save money by comparing detailed proposals that meet your specific needs. You will save time by receiving rapid quotes that you can easily evaluate.

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T1 Bandwidth

If your business has more than 8 phone lines or more than $750 in telecom billing you should consider a T1 line.

Signal / LineCapacity (Kbps)Equivalent Phone Lines
DS0 (Phone Line)641
DS1 (T1)1,54424
DS3 (T3)44,736672

Learn more about how you can save money over individual phone lines.

A digital T1 line is equivalent to 24 normal external (analog) phone lines. Your business can

  • Make 24 simultaneous external calls (Voice/FAX only),
  • Have high speed internet (Data only), or
  • Have a combination of phone lines and internet (Integrated voice and data).

Note that 24 simultaneous external calls can satisfy the needs of 24 to over 100 individual phone users, depending on their call volume.

A T1 line is a dedicated line (local loop) between your location and, normally, the phone company's Customer Office. Pricing depends primarily on the length of this local loop.

If you are serious about reliability at the lowest possible cost, you can get a real time online cost quote by filling out the electronic form below.

Some examples of organizations that would benefit by converting numerous individual phone lines include:

  • Schools
  • Government agencies
  • Auto dealers
  • Call centers
  • Real estate offices
  • Hotels
  • Conference centers
  • Doctors / Dentists
  • Insurance companies
  • Contractors / Builders / Developers
  • Restaurant chains
  • Banks / Financial institutions
  • Manufacturer / Suppliers
  • Trucking companies / Package carriers
  • Architects / Engineers

Higher capacity lines (T3 and above) are typically used by high end data and voice customers.

This quote service is 100% free. You will receive immediate estimates for you to compare.

You will save money by comparing detailed proposals that meet your specific needs. You will save time by receiving rapid quotes that you can easily evaluate.

Get your T1 quote today by calling toll free 1-866-GEOQUOTE Ref#: 1643 or by entering your information in the following form:

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Our consultants will help you to get the exact service you require, whether it is Business DSL, T1, T3, muliple or fractional T1.

T1 lines are typically not cost effective for residential use. Residential users would benefit most from a broadband line. Residential users should examine our Home Broadband Internet Solutions. Domestic and International cheap long distance rates


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