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Ethernet MPLS Definition Continued.
data traffic over one large data pipe of a network. Prior to the use of ethernet with these networks, customers had the flexibility to choose between T1, bonded T1, DS3 or OC3 (fiber) speed for each location of their network. Now providers are introducing the option of utilizing ethernet circuits in MPLS networks as well. There are many advantages to this. As an example, in the past, if a customer needed a ten megabit per second (mbps) circuit at a location of their network, they would have had the option of paying approximately $4000 per month for a 10.5 mbps seven bonded t1, or about the same price for a 10 mbps fractional ds3. Now that ethernet can be utilized, this same bandwidth can be obtained in the form of ethernet over copper (EoC) for about $1200 where EoC is available. As another example, ethernet over ds3 and 88 mbps ethernet often offers far better prices than DS3 for locations where these forms of ethernet are available. Many locations of MPLS networks are not within range of ethernet, however, for each of those location of the network that can be reached by ethernet, thousands of dollars can be saved each month. Ethernet service comes with the same service level guarantee as t1 and ds3. As inferred earlier, the major disadvantage of ethernet at this time is that it is only available to about 50% of all business locations. However, because all types of bandwidth can be used in a single MPLS network, depending on the offerings of the provider, it is not uncommon for the majority of the locations of a network to utilize ethernet while the rest use ds1 or ds3. To obtain availability and pricing of ethernet, or any forms of t1 or DS3, for any location in the US, please use the pricing tool at the top of this page. It is simple, free, easy to use, will provide results in real-time and there is no obligation. (Click here to return to top of page)
Benefits of Dynamic Integrated T1 over Channelized T1
Writen by: Dennis Green
Dynamic integrated T1 provides many benefits over other forms of T1. These advantages include the combination of both phone service, as well as internet service on one T1 circuit for a price which is similar to full internet t1, or a voice t1 circuit. This benefit is especially useful for small to medium sized companies which need both voice and internet t1, but only have the budget for one T1 line. A second benefit of dynamic integrated is that it allows access to all data “channels” at all times, regardless of whether phones are in use or not. With dynamic integrated, the entire T1 (1544 kilobits per second (kbps)) defaults to internet duties. As phones are used, bandwidth is assigned in real-time and with priority to each phone conversation. This prioritization ensures that the quality of voice traffic is not jeopardized by routine data traffic. Once each phone call is ended, the bandwidth allocated to that call is returned in real-time to internet duties, thus increasing the speed of access to and from the internet. Dynamic integrated T1 is the state-of-the-art version of integrated T1. It’s predecessor, channelized t1 was nowhere near as flexible and included much bandwidth wastage. For example, with channelized integrated, each of the 24 channels (64 kbps each) which make up a T1 circuit, is assigned to either voice or internet. I.e. 12 channels assigned as voice lines, and 12 channels (768 kbps) assigned to internet traffic. With this scenario, all data assigned to voice traffic, cannot be accessed for internet usage, without major reconfiguration. For this reason, when phones are not being used, all bandwidth allocated to the phones sits idol. Although dynamic integrated requires on premise equipment worth about $4000, this equipment and installation is provided for only a few hundred dollars by most telecom providers if the customer is willing to commit to a two year contract, and the equipment and installation are usually provided for free if the customer is willing to commit to a three year contract. Other benefits of dynamic integrated often include unlimited local and long distance usage (even in metered areas), up to 5000 minutes of toll free service per month, and online portal access, so that phone features can be accessed and revised in real-time by the customer. Several providers are now offering dynamic integrated t1 on bonded T1 circuits. Also, PRI is now available with dynamic integrated. (Click here to return to top of page)