Ethernet vs T1, which is better?  It’s a common question we get, both have their pluses and minuses, but here is how they stack up.   The first reason which is on everyone’s mind is cost, per Mbps Ethernet Internet Access is almost always less expensive.   The second reason is speed, another hot button for most folks, Ethernet Access is available from 1Mbps to 1Gbps+, whereas T1 is available only as 1.54Mbps or bonded T1′s together up to 12Mbps (8xT1), after that you would then need to jump to fractional DS3 or full DS3.    The third reason is the equipment needed (router) on customers side, with Ethernet Access it is a standard Ethernet WAN hand-off which only requires an Ethernet WAN interface, this is typically a lower cost router (<$500).   With a T1 it requires a T1-WIC card in the router for WAN hand-off, which increases the cost of the router needed (>$1000).  

For Service Level Agreements (SLA’s), T1 vs Ethernet it is about the same, with most providers referencing same document for both services.    The only major downside of Ethernet vs T1 is the availability, typically Ethernet Service is available in medium to large cities and surrounding metros, and line is delivered as Ethernet over Copper, Ethernet over T1, or Ethernet over Fiber.   So overall T1 vs Ethernet is not even close, Ethernet wins hands down when available.   To check Ethernet vs T1 availability, see Ethernet Internet Service.

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