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All About Cat6a Cable

It was once thought that copper cabling would never support speeds above 1 Gig, but Augmented Category 6, or Cat6a - has proven that wrong. Copper still lives and copper cabling may still be around at 40 Gig. There has been much debate about which is the better option...

Cat6 Q&A

What is Cat6? Cat6 components are interoperable between different vendors and are fully backward compatible. Cat6 has the same nominal Impedance of 100 Ohms as Cat5 and 5e components, but with tighter tolerance on Impedance variations. Transmission parameters are...

The Microsoft Effect

It began so well. Microsoft wrote DOS. They started small and they created an operating system for the IBM PC that opened up a new world for the common, everyday programmer. DOS was sometimes a bit tricky. I recall issues with getting printers and modems to work....

Cat6 Cabling: What’s the Difference?

Cabling is an evolutionary process. New challenges require new capabilities, and based on past trends and future projections, data rates will double about every 18 months. Running applications at 1 Gb/s pushes the limits of category 5e cabling, so doubling the...

Cat6 Installation Tips

Always study and document the required cabling layout and the distances between the equipment to be cabled before starting a Cat6 cable installation. Refer to ANSI/TIA/ EIA 606 Document for color coding the different functions used in the system guidance. Use either...

Network Cabling Issues

Given that labor costs for installation are much higher than the material cost for cable; your first requirement is to use the highest grade cable available. Cat5e is the most common, but Cat6 is becoming the standard as it is rated for a higher frequency signal, a...

Cat5, 6 and 7 – What the Numbers Mean

Category (Cat)5, 5e, 6 and 7 are different standards for cables used to transmit data through networks. All are twisted copper cables. The difference is based on their performance level. Cat5 has become the world standard for connecting Ethernet devices. It is...

What is “Structured Cabling”?

Traditionally computer network designers developed their systems with the assumption that they will operate on a specific type of cable using a specific type of connector. Thus, each manufacturer has its own cable and connector "standard," but that standard was for...

Awareness Lacking on Smart Grids

Results from a collaborative research study by the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) has found that the concept of a “connected home” provides great benefits in terms of controllability, energy saving and security for homeowners. However, it also...

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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