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

Question

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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Answer 1

“More data” isn’t the only quality that can make an access option better. A cable connection can offer **up to** 400 Mbps but that capacity is shared with other users. Depending on what they do your connection could drop in speed dramatically.

In contrast a T1 line is a dedicated connection just for your use. Nobody else can degrade your capacity, so you can plan around having it available all the time.