Evaluating Bandwidth Choices-Fractional DS3 vs DS3
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Technology: Fractional DS3
Speed: 3 Mbps - 44.736 Mbps
Description: A fraction of a full DS-3- which is comprised of 28 T-1s or 672 channels.
Application: Provides access from a location into the Internet for a large business or ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Pros: Provides very high speed access directly into the carrier/' s backbone. Bandwidth guaranteed by SLA (Service Level Agreement). Very reliable.
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Cons: Setup and monthly costs can be prohibitive.
Costs: A Fractional DS3 will likely start at around $2- 000 for a stable- reliable system (e.g. from a Tier 1 provider)....not including the local loop. A required router is additional unless provided as a "freebie" incentive by the vendor. Price climbs as distance from the providers Central Office (CO) increases. However....the pricing for these connections can vary widely depending on the carrier- location of service and the application for which the connection is being used. For example...Tier 1 providers will probably cost more than local/regional Tier 2 and Tier 3 providers but are much more stable and reliable. A Tier 1 provider should be the provider of choice for any business serious about the quality of their network. Also- expect to pay more if you are in a rural area or need integrated (voice and data combined) DS3 service.
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Technology: DS3
Speed: 44.736 Mbps
Description: dedicated connection made up of the equivalent of 28 T-1s.
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Pros: Circuit runs directly into the carrier/' s backbone. Bandwidth guaranteed by SLA (Service Level Agreement). Very reliable.
Cons: Setup and monthly costs can be prohibitive.
Costs: A full DS3 obviously will cost more than a Fractional DS3. Expect cost to start at around a $3-5- 000 for a stable- reliable system (e.g. from a Tier 1 provider).....not including the local loop. A required router is additional unless provided as a "freebie" incentive by the vendor. Price climbs as distance from the providers Central Office (CO) increases. However....the pricing for these connections varies widely depending on the carrier- location of service and the application for which the connection is being used. For example...Tier 1 providers may cost more than local/regional Tier2 and Tier 3 providers but are much more stable and reliable. A Tier 1 provider should be the provider of choice for any business serious about the quality of their network. Also- expect to pay more if you are in a rural area or need integrated (voice and data combined) or bonded (multiple DS3s bound in 1 network....option vs full OC3) DS3 service.
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Technology: E3 (Europe)
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Speed: 34.368 Mbps
Description: European equivalent of T-3. Made up of the equivalent of 28 T-1s.
Application: Provides access from a location into the Internet for a large business or ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Pros: Circuit runs directly into the carrier/' s backbone. Bandwidth guaranteed by SLA (Service Level Agreement). Very reliable.
Cons: Setup and monthly costs can be prohibitive.
Costs: A full E3 usually costs more than it/' s North American counterpart. Expect cost to start at around a $6-8- 000 for a stable- reliable 45 Mbps system (e.g. from an equivalent Tier 1 provider). A required router is additional unless provided as a "freebie" incentive by the vendor (not common in Europe). Local loops range from $1- 000 - $3- 000/month. Price climbs as distance from the providers Central Office (CO) increases. However....just as with the North American version the pricing for these connections varies widely depending on the carrier- location of service and the application for which the connection is being used.
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