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Although fractional T1 connections might seem like a great idea at first, they are actually an outdated solution to a problem that no longer exists. Read on to find out why fractional T1s may do more harm than good for your business!

(Don’t know a “fractional” T1 from a “regular” T1 connection?  Lost in the tangle of telecommunications terms?  Inform yourself with our business internet glossary of terms!)

When T1 connections were first introduced to the telecommunications service community they were marketed at a premium prices. Because business customers wanted similar service at a fraction of the price, they would often "split" T1 connections into what were called "fractional” T1s. Thus, fractional T1’s became a common alternative to a full price T1 connection. However, now that T1 connections have “been around the block,” and are priced more conservatively, there is little need to opt for a fractional T1 instead of a regular T1.

In addition to the decrease in need, the extra work and the compromised connections have also caused the pricing of fractional T1s to go up while their availability goes down—making them a less than ideal choice for businesses looking for T1 connections. What started as a money-saving technique could actually end up costing your business more now that the market has changed!

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