– Why is a T1 internet line at 1.5 mbps better for a business than cable running 400 mbps?

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I’m a networking student and have come across this in my studies. I just can’t wrap my head around the fact that a T1 line at 1.5 mbps can transfer more data than a cable connection at 400 mbps

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You’re probably reading outdated documentation. T1 lines *used* to be the high end option. But 1.5 mbps hasn’t been much for a very long time now.

These days you’d probably get a fiber connection, and the business variant would have better guaranteed minimums and support.

In general, what a business wants is reliable service, and quick support. If you’re losing money every minute the line is down, you sure as hell don’t want to wait until next Monday for it to be fixed. You’re going to pay much more than a consumer line costs, but in exchange it’ll get fixed at 3 AM on Christmas if needed.

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