What Is a T3 Internet Connection?
A T3 Internet connection, also known as a DS3 line, provides some of the fastest Internet speeds available on the consumer market. Most people neither need nor can afford this type of connection.Fun FactT3 connections can attain transfer speeds of up to 45 megabits per second, equivalent to 750 56 kilo-bit dial-up modems.FunctionIn general, only businesses or large institutions such as universities need the speed and power of a T3 line. Most T3 lines are used when a place needs hundreds of connections, or for high-bandwidth services such as video conferencing.PricingT3 lines run from $3,000 up to $15,000 per month for the highest quality lines. Because of their prohibitive cost, many T3 service providers will not even talk to private individuals.ConsiderationsSmaller businesses and and institutions that need fast, stable connections for several users should consider a T1 line.
