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It is important to choose a t1 voice or Voice T3 service that would suit your type of business so you ought to be sure to make right choices. In order to help you with your decision, here are three things you need to understand about T3 voice service.
What is a T3?
The T3 system is a large sized digital circuit with high-speed connectivity that is capable of trnsmitting data with a speed of 43.232 Mbps (megabits per second). This system is equal to 28 T1 units, wherein each unit has 24 channels. The T3, therefore, is equivalent to having 672 regular telephone lines. The T3 is appropriate for large applications such as large businesses and campus environments like hospitals and universities.
The connections used for the T3 Service, which is basically a group of dedicated T1 circuits, run on fiber not copper cables. T3s are engineered specifically for your site so these are thoroughly tested before installation. Smart jacks are used for installing the T3s in your room. The circuits can be fitted directly into your telephone system or through a CSU (customer service unit). The CSU is used as a test point and a loopback point that can be helpful if circuit problems arise.
How does a T3 work?
A T3 is able to have about 672 simultaneous voice connections. This can be a combination of both incoming and outgoing calls. One benefit of the T3 is that you are able to port you main business telephone number to the T3 so that you can accept an almost unlimited amount of incoming calls. This works especially well when used with a front-end voice mail or auto-attendant product. A T3 can also support DID service (direct inward dial) which allows you to assign each telephone user with a specific unique number that can be dialed directly from the outside. The DID numbers act similar to private lines. The outside callers can dial a user’s phone number and ring directly at their desk.
The T3 system also saves on space in the telephone room because each T1 circuit uses two pairs of wires. The T3 circuit is also very reliable, one factor that makes this possible is that the system is constantly monitored by the telephone company. If there is a failure it can often be resolved remotely. Since the T3 system is composed of a network of T1 circuits, once a problem occurs with the voice traffic this can easily be resolved by re-routing this over other circuits.
Can we save money with a T3?
Your business can absolutely save money with a T3. While a T3 is quite expensive it is still going to be cheaper for you in the long run than an equal amount of copper trunks. To determine your potential savings you will need to know what you spend today for an equal amount of lines. Consider the installation costs of the T3, which can be hefty. However, the costs of T1s and T3s have come down rather than up in recent years. Besides the initial installation one-time fees you will need to know the monthly charges for usage. Also be concerned about service coverage. Be sure to opt for a service plan that covers the times your business is open.
All this considered, you should begin to see a significant savings during the first year with even more substantial savings as time goes on. Not only does the T3 provide high quality reliable voice service it helps to present a professional appearance for your company. The T3 is a serious commitment yet if your needs warrant it this is definitely the way to go.