Archive for the ‘Internet T1’ Category

Internet T1 Services Even the Most Remote Locations

Any business located in a remote or secluded area will likely experience the disappointment of not being able to employ the same network services that are offered to businesses in larger metropolitan areas. There is, however, one reliable, high-speed, economical service that is available virtually anywhere – Internet T1.

Many potential customers have brushed off T1 connections, thinking they are either too expensive or not available in their area, when in fact this couldn’t be further from the truth. These misconceptions stem from Internet T1’s early days and are two of the driving forces behind companies opting for “bargain” services,… Read more »

What You Should Know About Internet T1 and Internet T3 Connections

Along with the advancements in modern technology have come a great number of ways for people to connect to the Internet. Whether it’s by a snail’s-pace 56k dial-up connection (the slowest possible)or high-speed connections, such as cable, DSL, T1, T3, etc., there is an available solution for every size and type of business.

In this article we’re going to cover Internet T1 and Internet T3 connections. Internet T1 and Internet T3 connections are popular among businesses because they offer a dedicated connection to the Internet and provide network access for multiple users without slowing down the connection speed. Another benefit… Read more »

Internet T1 and Internet T3 lines

Frequently implemented in some of today’s most successful businesses, Internet T1 and Internet T3 lines are high-speed connections made of either fiber optic or copper cables. Typically employed to provide broadband Internet access, T1 and T3 lines can also be used for telephone purposes. Because Internet T1 and Internet T3 lines offer a reliable, “always on” connection that is capable of transmitting large quantities of data day-in and day-out, they are frequently implemented by businesses of all types and sizes.

When it comes to speed, Internet T1 lines operate at speeds of 1.5Mb per second, and can accommodate as… Read more »

SMBs, Cloud Computing, and UCaaS – Oh My!

Due to faster adoption rates, it’s no secret that the majority of vendors have selected small and medium-sized businesses – and not large enterprises – as the target customer base for their cloud computing and Unified Communications solutions. According to a study that was conducted recently by CompaniesandMarket.com, in the next 6 years the market for Unified Communications is predicted to expand close to 33% CAGR. However, after being compared against the projected 83% growth in small and medium-sized businesses spending on IP Telephony in this year alone, it isn’t even a blip on the radar.

The reasoning behind the… Read more »

Level 3 Communications and Global Crossing Merger – Waiting for FCC Approval

Back in April, Level 3 Communications – one of the world’s six Tier 1 Internet operators – announced a $3 billion agreement to purchase Global Crossing, a provider of fully integrated and interoperable IP and legacy services. Once complete, the acquisition would produce a company with connections to over 70 countries and ownership over networks in more than 50 countries, which Level 3 claims would allow it to better serve governments, carriers, content providers and businesses throughout Europe as well as North and Latin America.

Until recently, XO Communications strongly protested the merger, claiming it would give rise to… Read more »

Verizon Strike is Over but New Deal Negotiations Are Not

The Verizon Communications strike that began on August 6th has ended almost as quickly as it began – and without any major resolution. The duo of labor unions that represent 45,000 Verizon employees, the Communications Workers of America and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, have called off the strike after two weeks, even though they have not yet ironed out a new contract, leaving many workers confused, upset, and wondering what all the hubbub was for.

Throughout the strike, Verizon has stated that the negotiations were on-going, and now both sides agree that enough progress has been made… Read more »

Attention Verizon Customers, Verizon Workers are on Strike

After unsuccessful negotiations, Verizon union workers say they have had enough, and are now on strike. Approximately 45,000 Northeast wireline unit workers of the two unions involved – the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Communications Workers of America – believe that Verizon Communications wants too many concessions, and have refused the company’s proposals to make employees pay more for healthcare, change work rules, and cut benefits and pensions.

Workers say that in this economy they cannot afford to contribute more for their health benefits. Verizon claims that the wireline business has been waning for the past decade,… Read more »

Business Mobile VoIP Use Is Expected to Soar Over the Next Five Years

Mobile Voice over Internet Protocol (aka Mobile VoIP) acts as an extension of Voice over Internet Protocol wherein voice traffic is transmitted over the available broadband connection (either Wi-Fi, 3G, GPRS or EDGE) so you can make IP-based calls from a mobile phone.

According to recent figures from In-Stat, a research and consulting firm with over 30 years of experience, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology is quickly advancing from fixed-line to mobile.

As it turns out, the ever-growing number of businesses employing mobile VoIP is producing considerable opportunity for suppliers of gateway equipment as well as their… Read more »

NetInterCall Integrates with Microsoft Lync Online

For those of you that might be a bit unfamiliar with the cloud, let me back up a bit. There are countless definitions and explanations about what the cloud is, but when it comes down to it, the cloud is the Internet. Yes, it really is that simple! Today, the popularity of cloud-based services is on the rise – and there are many reasons why. For starters, employing cloud-based services eliminates your need to purchase or maintain hardware or software, and because you are always using the latest version, there is no need to fret over making sure you… Read more »

SMBs find Opportunity in SIP Trunking

Typically, a traditional company might have a local Public Switched Telephone Network gateway, a line dedicated to routing voice calls to the outside – typically a PRI – and an Internet circuit dedicated for Web and data use – often a T1. Generally the data circuit is underutilized; however, by using Voice over Internet Protocol you eliminate the need for a PRI altogether, leaving only the T1 circuit and the necessary number of SIP trunks. SIP trunks save those same businesses $700 to $1000 per month, by letting those with an IP PBX connect internal data and… Read more »