What is a NxT1?

Dear Metro:

As we are growing, we are investigating different bandwidth options. We currently have a T1, but I think that perhaps a T3 is overkill. Is there a stepped option in between that would make more sense? In the past, there was no way to bridge this gap, but I heard their may be a good choice available now.

William H. Charlotte, NC

Dear William,

I believe that we have the ideal options for those looking for something more robust than a T1, but not interested in going the full T3 route.

A NxT1 will give your business bandwidth over 1.5 Mbps (that of a T1), without requiring DS3 access.

A NxT1 connects 2, 3, or 4 dedicated T1 circuits (3 Mbps, 4.5 Mbps or 6 Mbps), and access is provided through a combination of software and hardware components. This provides greater bandwidth automatically by load balancing the traffic over the multiple T1 links.

Many of our clients have found that their old T1 lines do not have enough bandwidth to deal with the demands being made on their network networks. however the T3's are overkill for many small and midsized businesses.

The NxT1 option is a new approach to bundling T1 circuits. It solves the issues that had limited other solutions, and fills the T1-T3 gap.

We would be happy to discuss the NxT1 option with you. Just give CNSG a call at 1.866.738.1662.

Metro

Converged Network Services Group

DS3 Line

Dear Metro,

Thank you for putting together this blog. It is nice to be able to get straight answers.

Can you tell me: how is data transmitted with a DS3 line?

Brian M.


Dear Brian,

You are welcome--it is nice to be able to provide answers in this way. Feel free to comment (below) on any of the Q & A as well.

If you were looking at installing or utilizing a DS3, it would be because you are large business or institution that needed a high-speed, professional solution for access to the Internet. DS3's have very high capacity connections (45 Mbps digital service) above and beyond a T1 and would be a dedicated private line service.

To answer your question, a DS3 transmits data over fiber optic cable. So it is not available every where. You would have to have a fiber optic connection available nearby, or right to your building, or one would have to be installed for you to take advantage of a DS3. This can be costly, but the benefits of a DS3 for a larger business are enormous.

I hope this answers your question--If you would like to know if a DS3 is a good solution for your business, please call us at 1.866.738.1662

Metro
CNSG-USA.com

How much does a T1 cost?

Dear Metro:

My business has grown tremendously in the last year and we are investigating having a T1 line. Can you tell me how much a T1 costs on average?

Ben K.

Dear Ben,

Congratulations on your business success. The cost of a T1 line varies a bit but you can expect a T1 line to cost between $1,000 and $1,500 per month.

A T1 line needs to be connected to a web server, and your total cost will be a combination of the fee the phone company charges and the fee the ISP (Internet Service Provder) charges.

If you would like more information about T1 lines, and if this is a good option for your business, please call Converged Network Services Group at 1.866.738.1662.

Metro
CNSG-USA.com