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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....

What is “Structured Cabling”?

Structured cabling is a telecommunications cabling infrastructure consisting of a number of standardized smaller elements called subsystems. Structured cabling falls into five subsystems: A Demarcation point is the connection point where the telephone company network...

What is “Alien Crosstalk”?

No, it’s not ET calling home. “Alien Crosstalk” is defined as “unwanted signal coupling from one balanced twisted-pair component, channel, or permanent link to another”. Alien crosstalk is not generally affected by common noise from motors, transformers, or florescent...

Ethernet Wiring for Home Networking

Although “Wifi" is simpler for a lot of people, due to multimedia sharing, bandwidth on some home networks, some users really want a hard-wired home networking solution. A wired network allows a private, high speed, network at home for Internet access, file sharing,...

Shielded or Unshielded Cat6 cable?

With high bandwidth applications and network systems venturing into factory environments, the need for shielded Cat 6 cable has increased. In these new areas of installation, the environment where the network cable is run has large amounts of EMI (Electro-Magnetic...

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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