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    Updated 10/3/10 by Ron Legarski • Filed under: ISPs

    Business DS3 Line Costs and T3 Internet Considerations

    The author is a DS3 Line Cost Advisor. For more information please visit http://www.t3ds3.com

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    An Internet DS3 line cost is an important factor when a business decides which DS3 line provider sign up with, considering a connection may cost them thousands of dollars per month. The Internet DS3 also known as a T3 Line provides high speeds of 45 Megabits per second symmetrical broadband for companies whose bandwidth needs are high.

    Businesses usually utilize DS3 connections in offices where networks use many computers simultaneously. It is also when employers need to communicate with each other at high speeds whether it be transferring data internally or externally.

    T3 line costs are based on different aspects of the business. They are usually worked out on distance from the CO or central office. It is good practice to do some basic research about the company providing the DS3 line before you subscribe. Different companies provide different price terms and there are a lot of DS3 ISP’s around. Each Internet service provider needs the phone number or NPA/NXX and service address of the company before quoting the price.

    Deciding a T3 Internet service provider can be tricky because there are many components that need to be thought through when choosing one. Price isn’t everything when choosing which DS3 provider to go with. The business users special needs have to be taken into account as well.

    DS3 lines are really good if you need to transmit a lot of video content or teleconferencing. As a business expands so do the demands, and that mean considering changing their DS3 provider depending on what services they offer. It is important to locate a provider that is reliable and customer service oriented. Often T3 providers reward their regular customers with competitive pricing and build good working relationships with them. Different ISP companies will have dedicated staff to help businesses with any problems they might encounter 24/7.

    Businesses with tight budgets may require a service provider that not only delivers high quality, but also takes the MRC or Month Recurring Charge into consideration.

    Once again, the cost for the DS3 is usually worked out by mileage. The further away from the Internet service provider the more money it will cost per month. Therefore if a business is running on a thin budget it is good to go price shopping either online or through a DS3 or T3 line broker.

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One Response to “Business DS3 Line Costs and T3 Internet Considerations”

  1. This article I found very informative — especially the insights into what factors determine the cost of these kinds of lines. I came across a pretty thorough list of T3 prices at http://www.t3-line-cost.com/ but am still mystified that there are some costs listed for DS3 and some for T3. Also, what is OC3 and how is OC3 different from T3?
    Thanks

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