[asterisk-users] Moving from DSL to T1

[Steve Edwards]

On Sun, 12 Sep 2010, Kevin Keane wrote:

> What really matters is the latency, and T-1 is a huge improvement over 
> DSL in that area. The easiest way to measure latency is the ping time to 
> a server that is “close to you” Internet-wise. A DSL has latencies of 
> between 40ms (if it’s extremely good and not too many other people are 
> using it) and 1000ms (if there is a problem somewhere). A good T-1 may 
> have latencies as low as 5 ms or so. Also, with a T-1 the bandwidth is 
> guaranteed and bidirectional. With a DSL line, you may get burstable 
> bandwidth – you don’t actually have that bandwidth, you just get to 
> compete for excess bandwidth with your neighbors.

You are confusing DSL with cable.

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