T1 just overpriced DSL?

[RJARRRPCGP]

I'm wondering if T1 is a ripoff, because I possibly can get 8 Mbit DSL where I am.

 

[iNterBeiNg]

well the only good thing about t1 is that it has the same dl/ul speed, 1.544 mbps each way. If you have access to 8 mbps dsl, with an upload more than 1.5 than by all means go that way, t1 is really too expensive for what it is.

 

[bchur83]

A T1 is guranteed bandwidth, where as the DSL isnt. I would personally go with the DSL. Do you need high upload speeds? I am guessing that the DSL will have the upload cut down just because the DL is high.

 

[seadave77]

Also T1 is very reliable while DSL is not. I don't believe you are going to find mission critical places like hospitals using DSL because of that.

 

[SK8]

yea, if your t1 goes down then you can bill your isp for the down time. Dsl they just say o well your internet will be back soon lol. Its really a good deal for a buisness that needs the uptime guarentee.