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DS1 voice is a term which is commonly used to refer to T1 (another name for DS1) local voice service. A DS1 voice circuit consists of 24 DS0 channels. Each DSO channel has 64 kilobits per second (kbps) capacity. 64 kbps is the standard for a normal telephone line. Residences and very small business usually obtain their telephone lines from their local telephone company. (For more about DS1 voice please click here)

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Larger companies, however, instead use DS1 or larger (bonded DS1, fractional DS3, or full DS30) to purchase their voice lines in quantity. This often results in significant cost savings. If a small company only needs 3 or 4 phones, and has no internet connection or data networking needs, then buying lines from the local phone company is often the best option. If however, a company needs 4 or more phone lines and a stable internet connection as well, then obtaining a DS1 line will often provide the best option. A DS1 circuit provides phone and internet lines in quantities that will often provide cost savings over purchasing phone lines and internet connection separately. For companies which do not need 24 lines of either phone or internet service, an integrated DS1 line is also a very cost effective option. With integrated DS1, channels can be configured in any combination of voice or internet to provide both types of service over one DS1 line. DS1 voice can be provided as either local or long distance circuits. With local voice DS1, long distance service is included at retail per minute price rates. With long distance voice DS1, however, the local exchange carrier is bypassed. The disadvantage of a long distance DS1 is that because the local exchange carrier (LEC) is bypassed, free local calls cannot be made over a long distance DS1. The advantage of a long distance voice DS1 is that because the local exchange provider is bypassed, they cannot charge their usual connection charges. This results in significant savings on long distance calls, sometimes as low as 1.2 cents per minute. Due to the monthly reoccurring charges that come with long distance DS1 voice lines, they do not provide savings unless the customer averages about $800. or more in retail long distance usage. For all long distance users who pay $800. or more monthly for long distance charges, long distance DS1 provides profound savings. (Click here to return to top of page)

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Point-to-Point Compared to MPLS

Written by: Dennis Green - Aug 27, 2008

A point-to-point T1 line is a private 1.54 mbps (megabits per second) circuit between to locations. Point-to-point lines have the reputation of being the most secure data transmission available. With the maturity of MPLS (multiprotocol label switching) technology, improvements in encryption, and the ability of tier 1 providers to maintain entire MPLS networks within their closed system, some now consider MPLS as secure or more secure than point-to-point. For two location networks within a few hundred miles of each other, point-to-point quotes often list a lower price than MPLS. Point-to-point circuits, however, are almost never managed (equipment provided and maintained) by providers. As a result of this, point-to-point quotes almost never include the cost of routers, configuring them and maintaining them. For multiple location networks, MPLS is far more functional, redundant, and less expensive than a network which includes a combination of point-to-point circuits. With point-to-point networks; management, configuration of the routers, and maintenance are the responsibility of the customer. Managed MPLS networks, however, are pretty much turn-key. In most cases, the complete network is setup and maintained by the provider, with very little or no charge, for installation or equipment. Point-to-Point lines are most commonly offered only as T1, T3, or OC circuits. Point to point circuits are not offered for fractional T1, bonded T1 (unless the customer takes the responsibility to bond individual T1 circuits), or fractional DS3. MPLS networks can be comprised of a combination of virtually any bandwidth including fractional T1, bonded T1, or fractional DS3. As dedicated circuits, point-to-point circuits are always connected and are billed at a flat monthly rate. Point-to-Point quotes are commonly higher than internet T1, because point-to-point lines require local loops on each end, plus the distance between each of the two locations. The exception to this would be a situation where both locations share the same point of presence (PoP). When both locations share the same PoP, only one loop is needed. As with all T1 services, maximum bandwidth can be utilized in both directions simultaneously 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Applications which are commonly used with point-to-point include: extremely secure file transfer, voice (telephone), audio and video conferencing, and high quality video broadcast. If a network has more than two locations, multiple simultaneous prioritized applications, any-to-any connectivity is desired, and/or the customer would like a completely managed solution, then MPLS is now commonly the favored option. For free availability and quotes for point-to-point or MPLS, please use the short pricing tool at the top of this page, or on our home page. It is free, easy to use, and without obligation. (Click here to return to top of page)