Do all carriers provide the same type of Broadband or DS1 service?
Just because a carrier says that they are providing a Broadband or DS1 to the Internet; do not assume that all carriers are providing the same service. Every carrier uses different technology and design in transmitting data from your location to the Internet. Large carriers like AT T, Qwest, Sprint and WorldCom use fiber optic backbones that they own and operate. These networks are highly sophisticated and redundant and can move data at speeds up to OC-192. When you buy access from one of these providers – or from a rebiller of their Broadband or DS1 service – you are getting the highest quality available. Some smaller providers will buy access from a large Tier One provider then resell the service to a large number of subscribers, resulting in poor quality. If you have questions about what network a Broadband provider is using, we would be happy to provide you with the answers that you need.
