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The Advantages of Fiber Optic Cabling

Sophisticated technology has made it possible for the new generation of entrepreneurs to enjoy Cat5, Cat6, and fiber optic cabling. These technologies amplify speed, enhance performance and reduce costs. Cat5 Cat5 refers to structured cabling for transmission of data...

About Fiber Optic Cabling

An efficient cabling system is one of the prerequisites for a functional network and is considered to be an investment that will comply with your networking needs in the long term. Fiber optic cabling is the product of modern technology. This type of cabling conveys...

Should you upgrade your Cat5 cable to Cat6 or Cat6a?

A business decision is approaching. Most companies have Cat5/5e cable in their offices. And it has served well in providing reliable data access to servers, peripherals and the Internet. Cat5/5e runs at speeds up to 1gb (also known as 1000Base-T). Cat6 runs at 10gb...

Should we upgrade to Cat6a or to Cat7 cabling?

Cat6a is a much more established standard than Cat7. It is easier to install and has less connectivity issues. We are not going to recommend or bid on a Cat7 solution. Cat6a can run at speeds of up to 10-Gigabit so if that is acceptable for the next 10 years, than we...

Microsoft is Ma Bell

Remember the 60s? I do. We had a rotary phone and it made phone calls. Our number was Whitehall 6-4990. And it was an amazing device that allowed us to talk to our friends and family by simply spinning the dial for each number and waiting for someone to pick up the...

Abandoned Cable Liability Issue

As tenants come and go in a commercial building, the cabling infrastructure sometimes leaves behind abandoned Cat5, Cat6 and coax cabling. All that needs to happen is for the new tenant to request a reconfigured layout that relocates the main wall closet. Or,...

How to Install a Patch Panel

The process of installing a patch panel onto a wall begins with the preparing the wall to hold the rack. Most offices have drywall walls. Sometimes the walls are concrete if they lie along the structural boundaries of the building. This installation involved mounting...

Perfect Patch Panel Installation

This project involved installation of 28 double drops into two 48-port patch panels. Each wall plate has two connections with one dedicated to data and the other dedicated to voice. Price Benowitz has a lovely office at 409 7th Street, NW. The building is historic but...

RJ-45 Connectors Made Easy

What is the difference between a Cat5 and a Cat6 RJ45 connector? The easy answer is: they are both cable connectors with a standard network plug and socket, often called an “Ethernet jack”. Cat 5 and Cat 6 are UTP, or Unshielded Twisted Pair cables. The difference...

T1 Internet Services

Available in three options, T1 internet connections can be configured as data-only, integrated voice and data, or voice-only. Symmetrical internet speeds of up to 1.54 Mbps can be provided by single T1 connections. Bonded alternatives can enable speeds reaching 12 Mbps.

In contrast to DSL or cable, T1 internet lines are dedicated circuits to the customer and based on location. As a result, T1 providers can ensure rapid connection speed, minimized latency, and high reliability.

T1 connections are ideal for small to medium-sized businesses or independent contractors who have home offices.

TelcoSolutions provides data-only and voice-only T1 internet services in all 50 states of the USA, Canada, and Mexico for packages as affordable as $179* per connection, per month. The packages include the following:

FREE INSTALLATION upon signing a one, two or three-year contract.
8 static IPs.
Managed T1 router.
Guaranteed 99% uptime with an SLA
Bonded data T1s providing symmetrical speeds ranging from 3 to 12Mbps. MPLS are available as well.
30-day customer satisfaction guarantee.

In addition, we offer integrated voice and data T1 packages for a monthly fee as low as $239* per connection. Packages include the following:

FREE INSTALLATION upon signing one, two or three-year contract.
1 to 24 channels or lines
Unlimited local and long-distance calls.
A wide range of features, including caller ID, rollover, and 3-way calling.
Guaranteed 99% uptime with an SLA
Managed T1 router.
8 static IPs.
24/7/365 monitoring
Bonded data T1s providing symmetrical speeds ranging from 3 to 12Mbps. MPLS are available as well.
30-day customer satisfaction guarantee.

Boost your business by getting the benefits of T1 internet services. Contact us and receive a free evaluation and quote today!

*T1 monthly fees are determined by the distance from the closest servicing facility. Longer T1 loops may have higher rates.

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