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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...

Cabling Issues

One of the most important things about cabling is to purchase cable not just for what you’re using now but for what you may run in the future. A rule of thumb is to install the highest-grade cable that your budget allows. The standard is Ethernet. That means there...

Basic Structured Cabling

"Structured cabling” is a complete system of cabling and associated hardware which creates a telecommunications infrastructure. This infrastructure can serve a range of tasks, such as providing telephone service or data transmission through a computer network. Every...

Network Cabling Issues

A major part of creating a viable network involves the installation of a cabling system. A solid cabling system is a good investment that will not only meet your current networking needs, but will last through your next-generation network as well. Modern Ethernet...

A Guide to Network Cabling

While WI-Fi and other wireless network technologies have improved greatly over the years, nothing beats the reliability and performance of a wired network in your home or business. One challenge that people face is what kind of cable they need for their needs....

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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