T1 Internet Basics

Written by: Curtis S. Burnside, CCNA, CIW - Jul 23, 2008

At the most fundamental level, a T1 internet connection is the link from your companies' data infrastructure to the rest of the world. A T1 connection is sometimes referred to as a "dedicated service" since the service is delivered to and from the customer premises from the CO (Central Office) without combining it with other traffic.

A T1 connection is established by providing a "loop" or wire from the users premise to the CO where the service provider has equipment. Part of the cost of a T1 is the "loop charge" or the monthly fee for the wire that is rented from the local phone company. Once the connection reaches the CO it can access the carriers network and reach any destination.

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