3 Things To Know About T3 Voice
It is important to choose a voice t1 or T-3 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?
A T3 is a large sized digital circuit with high-speed connectivity. The T3 is able to transmit data at a speed of 43.232 Mbps (megabits per second). A T3 is equal to 28 T1s. Each T1 has 24 channels so therefore a T3 is equivalent to about 672 regular telephone lines. A T3 is designed for large to extra-large applications for example large businesses and campus environments such as hospitals and universities.
The connections used for the T-3 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?
The T3 is capable of handling 672 simultaneous voice connections that could be a combination of both incoming and outgoing calls. With the T3 you can connect your main business telephone number to it so that you can accept an almost unlimited amount of incoming calls especially with the front-end voice mail or auto-attendant product. The T3 can also support DID or the direct inward dial that allows you to assign a number that can be dialed from the outside. These DID numbers are just like private lines, wherein the outside caller can directly contact a number in your office.
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.
You would be able to see some savings for you business within just one year of using the T3 system and additional savings could be expected in the years to come. The T3 system provides high quality and reliable voice service as well as presents a professional image of your company. Using T3 would be a wise decision then if its features fill the needs of your business well.
