Beyond DSL: T-1 Lines are looking good

If you are thinking you are in need of a better broadband solution than your existing DSL connection, the next higher stage available to you is a T-1 line.

T1 internet connections have dropped sharply in price over recent years. They are still quite a bit more expensive than DSL and typically cost over $300 per month but at this price they are starting to become very popular alternatives to DSL.

You may be willing to pay this extra price if you consider the Internet to be crucial to your work or online business. You may need to ensure that your connection is never down and is always reliable. Unlike a DSL connection, the T1 line is guaranteed to be running 24 hours a day.

The T-1 line also guarantees access to 1.544 Mbps. It's not dependent on how many other customers the carrier may have or how intensively these other people are using their DSL connections.

The top twenty broadband providers in the United States provide over 90% of the broadband. You may end up with one of these providers but there are also lots of T-1 resellers and some provide much better service than others. The T1 market is a buyer's market now; it is very competitive. If you are willing to pay at least $550 a month you can secure yourself a T1 line almost anywhere in the States.