You may not have access to high speed Internet service. In fact, if you live out in the country your ability to get even dial up Internet access may be limited. The best way to get high speed Internet service at home is through satellite internet access.

Satellite internet does not use telephone lines or cable systems but uses a satellite dish for two way data communications. The connection to the satellite is not quite as fast as cable internet or some DSL service but when you get high speed satellite internet access, the service is many times faster than dial up.

Here is how satellite internet works:

A two way satellite dish is installed. The satellite dish has a dish that is about two feet and has an uplink modem, a downlink modem. The two modems and the dish are connected with coaxial cables. The satellite installation requires the satellite have a clear view of the southern sky as the satellites that deliver the internet are almost all over the equator. The satellite dish uses IP multicasting technology which means that a single satellite can serve up to five thousand channels of communication. This system sends data from the single satellite dish to many different points (the satellites orbiting the earth) at the same time.

Pros of Satellite Internet Service

* Even people who live in areas in which dial up internet is not possible might be able to use high speed satellite internet service

* Satellite Internet service is affordable-often more affordable than other types of high speed internet connections

* Satellite internet service is available just about everywhere in the Continental United States.

* The connection speed of high speed satellite internet service is much faster than that of dial up.

* There is virtually no limit on uploads and downloads from the internet as there are so many points of contact.

Cons of Satellite Internet Service

* It can be slowed down by weather conditions (like satellite television)

* Depending on the high speed satellite internet service provider you might still need to be able to dial up to the internet (though those are becoming rarer)

The installation is a little bit tougher than cable internet or DSL So, should you get high speed satellite internet service? Well, that really depends on your circumstance and your budget. If you live in an area where cable internet is not available, it is definitely a better option for internet than dial up. It might even be your only option for receiving Internet service in your home if you live in the country. Virtually anywhere in the continental United States that has a clear view to the south can bring you high speed satellite internet service and with the two way satellite receivers, you don't have to worry about the speed slowing down if a bunch of other people are using the internet at the same time you are.

High speed satellite internet service is the best way to get high speed internet in locations that might normally not get internet at all.

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T1 lines have been steadily growing in popularity over the past few years. In fact, households, businesses, and organizations using T1 have grown by 15% annually for the past decade. However, many are not familiar with the way T1 works, and especially what the difference is between full and fractional T1 lines.

Full T1 Lines

Full T1 is a term used to describe a telecommunications circuit that provides 1.54 megabits per second (Mbps) of high speed Internet access, which is the most common type of T1. T1 lines are also commonly used to carry telephone lines and VOIP calls.

A T1 line consists of 24 channels that transmit data at 64 Kbps each, therefore giving a full T1 line the capacity to transmit 1.54 Mbps of data synchronously (both incoming and outgoing). Alternatively, the T1 line can be used to provide a location with 24 separate telephone lines.

Nearly all office-based and retail businesses today require some type of Internet access in order to perform daily operations. The advantage to using a T1 line is that these lines are "leased" by the company, in essence reserving the connection for them only, and guaranteeing necessary bandwidth for the users. Full T1 lines are ideal for and most commonly used by offices with between 5 and 50 employees.

Fractional T1

Fractional T1 lines use the same technology, but use only a partial bit of a full T1 line. Like full T1 lines, these fractional lines can be used to provide Internet, networking, and voice services.

Fractional T1 lines are available in nearly any factor of the full T1 24 channel circuit. For example, the most common type of fractional T1 is a 12 channel connection, which provides 768 Kbps transfer rate. Since each individual channel provides 64Kbps, many connection speeds are available.

Since full T1 lines have become more affordable, the use of fractional T1 lines has decreased, as people opt for just a full T1 connection. Fractional lines are less cost-effective than they were when they were more commonly used.

Integrated T1

T1 is a becoming a popular solution for many businesses due to its ability to suited to specific uses. One T1 line can provide local, long-distance, and bandwidth all on a single connection. For example, a full T1 line call be used to provide 12 telephone lines, and 768 Kbps data transfer at 64Kbps per remaining channel (12). Consolidating telephone and Internet service with one T1 line can be a very convenient and cost-effective solution for many small businesses.

Mr. Oliver is a marketing agent of Cavalier Sales Agent. The telecommunications company provides phone, internet, and digital television services to the Mid Atlantic region. For more information on their Telecommunications Services please visit their website.