What is Bandwidth?
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In computer networks, bandwidth is often used to describe data transfer rate - the amount of data that can be carried from one point to another in a given time period (usually a second).
What is DSL?
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DSL is a type of broadband Internet connection. (Digital Subscriber Line) A method for moving data over regular phone lines. A Digital Subscriber Line is a fast continuously available internet connection that uses a phone line and DSL modem. Basically its internet for home users. Learn more about DSL here.
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What is Cable Broadband?
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In telecommunications cable internet refers to a form of broadband internet access which differs from other forms of access by using the cable infrastructure of your local TV provider.
What is a T1?
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In laymans terms it's a high-speed network connection. T1 can normally handle 16-24 voice conversations as well as internet for 5-10 people. Also known as DS1 and T1, a T-1 is dedicated digital communication link provided by a telephone company that offers 1.544Mbps bandwidth, commonly used for transmitting data from private business networks and Internet service providers.
What is a T3?
Dedicated telecommunications line providing 44 Mbps of bandwidth. T3 lines are often used by ISPs to connect to the Internet backbone.
What is a DS3?
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DS3 circuits provide businesses and Internet Service Providers with up to 45 Mb/s of dedicated Internet connectivity. This is an ideal solution for users who have outgrown their T1 connections and are in search of high speed bandwidth.
What is an OC3?
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An fiber optic line carrying 155 megabits per second; a US designation commonly recognized throughout the telecommunications community worldwide.
What is an OC12?
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An Optical Carrier 12 is a high-bandwidth "pipe" connection to the Internet operating at speeds 12 x 51.84 = 622.08 megabits per second.
What is an OC48?
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Optical Carrier Level N. A unit of synchronous transmission capacity measured in 51.84 Mbps increments (about 16% more capacity than a DS3)
What is an OC192?
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Optical Carrier transmission speeds, used in fiber optic networks conforming to SONET standard. OC-1 is 51.85 Mega bits per second. Higher levels are multiples of that speed. OC-3 refers to a circuit that transmits 155Mbps.