what exactly is a 'burstable' t1?

Burstable T1 service is the ideal solution for users requiring high bandwidth in bursts. This service enables you to 'burst' to full T1 speeds, 1.544 Megabit, without having to pay for an entire T1 connection. In other words, you or your company have access to a full T1 but will be billed only for the increased bandwidth when you use it. This flexibility means that you can cost-efficiently send and receive larger bandwidth items without stretching your budget to capacity.

There are numerous advantages to utilizing Burstable T1 service, here are a few:

1.      Reduces costs for users with fluctuating bandwidth needs or very high bandwidth bursts.

2.      Increases accessibility to the Internet by always having needed bandwidth available.

3.      Increases sales by improving the interaction time between your customers and your organization via the Internet.

4.      Manages the network by enabling usage statistics.

5.      Controls bandwidth costs - you only pay for what you use.