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DS3 is commonly used by large companies which need: point-to-point (private line) circuits, MPLS (multiprotocol label switching) VPNs (Virtual Private Networks), voice (telephone), internet traffic, VoIP call centers, video conferencing and broadcast quality video transmission. Alternatives to, or variations of DS3 include: DS1, bonded DS1, fractional DS3, burstable DS3, voice DS3, data internet DS3, integrated DS3 and OC3. Each of these variations has advantages over the others, depending on the specific needs of your company. Also, the availability of each is based on the offerings and geographic proximity of each DS3 provider. Every DS3 provider has different specialties related to geographic specialization and the services they offer. A provider is considered tier 1 if they are also the carrier, the owner of the facilities they offer. DS3 providers are considered tier 2 if they are the direct reseller of the services of one or more carriers. A provider who resells the services offered by tier 2 DS3 providers is considered tier 3. Often, the services of tier 2 providers are less expensive than those offered by a tier 1 provider. However, whenever a customer can purchase directly from the tier 1 provider for a price that is similar or better than offered by a tier 2, it’s generally better to go with the tier one. This is because as the carrier (owner of the facilities), the tier 1 provider has direct access to all of their facilities. Although, almost all tier two providers offer service level agreements (SLAs) to guarantee service levels, there is only so much they can do, if they do not have direct access to the facilities they are reselling. This becomes especially important during installation, maintenance, and emergency outage situations. In these situations the tier two must coordinate with the tier one to resolve issues. As a general rule, the more entities that are involved, the greater are the coordination issues which can arise. Excessive coordination issues can result in down time for the end user. In many cases, down time equates to lost services and/or lost revenues. Tier 1 providers can commonly provide most forms of bandwidth, including most of the DS3 related services listed above. Usually, tier 2 providers are more specialized in their offerings (less variety), depending on their underlying contracts with the tier one providers. As the authorized sales agents for the top 20 tier 1 and tier 2 providers in the country, we can provide real-time comparative availability and price quotes for your business. For pricing, use the quoting tool at the top of this page. It is simple to use, free, unbiased and there is no obligation. (Click here to return to top of page)

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Use Long Distance T1 and Save Money

Written by: Dennis Green - Jul 4, 2009

Long distance T1 is an excellent solution for companies which pay more than $500 per month for their long distance telephone service. $500 is provided as a break even point because a long distance T1 circuit costs between $100 and $300 per month, depending on the location of your company. Businesses which can justify the monthly reoccurring charge of a long distance circuit, will experience significantly reduced per minute charges for their domestic long distance usage. For example, businesses which use switched long distance service commonly pay between three and six cents per minute for their outgoing out of state, and incoming out of state toll free (800#) calls. With a long distance t1 circuit however, these companies can reduce these costs to a penny a minute for outgoing out-of-state calls, and 1.2 cents per minute for incoming toll free lines. There is also significant savings for in-state long distance with a long distance T1, however, specifics cannot be provided in this article due varying tariffs on in-state long distance rates, which vary in each state. These tariffs only apply to in-state long distance calls. They do not apply to out of state calls.

Each long distance T1 provides 24 phone circuits. Each long distance T1 PRI provides 23 usable voice circuits. The limitation of long distance t1 is that it does not facilitate free local calling. If free local calls are needed, then local voice T1 might be a better option. If the majority of a company's calls are long distance, then integrated local and long distance t1 might be preferable, or a long distance T1 in conjunction with a few POTS (Plain old telephone service) lines.

To obtain a specific price for a long distance T1 circuit for your business location, simply complete the short form at the top of this page. It is free and there is no obligation. (Click here to return to top of page)