| More and more companies are hosting their own | | | | most providers bundle these services as a package |
| websites or using FTP clients to share information. The | | | | deal. Be sure to read the contract before committing |
| normal DSL is slow and if your company has over 10 | | | | to an extended period of time unless you are sure this |
| employees will be spotty at best. T1 is just the solution | | | | is what will work best for your company. The |
| for any company with those needs. Each company is | | | | commitment might be for up to two years of service. |
| different with different sets of needs. Speed and | | | | Also check the up front costs of switching to T1. The |
| access may be yours. While others just want to send | | | | initial outlay is usually quite high. With a monthly service |
| emails to other companies. Be sure the T1 internet | | | | fee added to any long distance phone usage. Make |
| access is right for your business before you have it | | | | sure all of this is in the contract. That way there will be |
| installed. Do your comparison shopping first. Check the | | | | no surprises when the bill comes each month. |
| costs associated with T1 access and what it can | | | | When you are shopping for T1 internet access make |
| provide for your company. | | | | sure you know your companies needs and how the |
| T1 internet access is the new way of a business doing | | | | provider will meet them. Know how long the installation |
| business. The company can share files with other | | | | project will take and the cost. Do not be talked into a |
| locations or telecommuting employees. Vendors also | | | | monthly expense that you don't need. If you find you |
| can take advantage of your new access and speed | | | | are in need of T1 lines make sure the provider will |
| to FTP you information that would take a great length | | | | deliver what you order. If you want speed, and the |
| of time before. Now in minutes you can have it all. You | | | | capability of faxing, phoning, emailing and sending files |
| will be able to fax, phone, email and take care of a | | | | through an FTP client then T1 is probably what your |
| website with no problems. | | | | company is looking for. |
| T1 internet access also allows for fax, phones and | | | | |