The T1 technology is a better communication tool as it is based on digitization of voice and data over what we call now-a-days the Plain Old Telephone System or POTS. The POTS is dependent on analog conversion and re-conversion of the same.

Using digitized traffic and fiber optic cables, T1 works at speeds 60 faster than the traditional phone systems.

The new system is capable of handling a high volume of traffic, which is another advantage over the old analog system. A single T1 line can support 24 simultaneous communications unlike the old system which can only accommodate one communication exchange.

T1 effectively reduces, if not eliminates, waiting time with its ability to tap into multiple channels. Whenever a call is made, it seeks for free channel to make a connection and sends a signal that this one is already busy. Once the channel is free, it goes back to the pool of multiple channels, ready to be used again by other people. This dynamic allows this system to serve 100 to 150 users immediately.

The fast-paced world of business and commerce requires speed and flexibility that communication system should be able to cope with the demand.

With the T1 long distance service, phone callers can be directly connected to the long distance service provider without passing through the local telephone provider. Long distance phone calls using long distance dedicated T1 services are also usually toll free so the caller does not have to pay for the service. The receiver will billed based on a monthly subscription that is dependent on how often the service is used.

Despite this new system's long installation time and costly monthly usage charges, T1 remains the choice of many business because the advantages far outweigh these disadvantages.

The good news is phone rates are going down because of stiff competition among long distance communication service providers. As such, consumers can haggle with their service providers to make sure that every dollar they spent is worth it.

This contest among T1 providers has empowered users to demand the kind of service promised to them. If company X claimed that its availability rate is 99.9 percent (which means one can use the system for 99.9 hours out of 100 hours without interruption), it should be able to deliver this success rate. When it is unable to do so, check your contract for a punitive clause to protect yourself when the service fails.

To avail of this service, you can log on to the Internet where telecom consultants are on hand to provide companies such as yours the service that will fit your needs. After this, they would negotiate for the best rates possible. Many of them will claim to reduce your telecom bills, so examine all of their packages to make you get the best one for you.

You can call these consultants to confirm if they can indeed provide you with the services you need.