Organizations today are generating more data in a single day than the entire Internet was in the year 2000.
In order to keep up with the increasaing data loads, businesses need larger and faster internet connections. SDN offers internet service that is scalableScalable internet allows your business to increase bandwidth in various increment levels to mirror the increasing data needs of your company., dedicatedA dedicated connection means that you will consistently get the speeds necessary to efficiently run your business., and symmetricalIf your business transfers large amounts of data, it is important that upload speeds are symmetrical to download speeds. Symmetrical uploads and downloads will ensure speedy communication throughout your business., ensuring that your business can topple the mountains of data with ease.
Wonder what speed connection is right for your business? Curious about the difference between a T1 and an OC48? Check out our chart below to see a brief comparison.
| Connection | Speed | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| T1 | 1.544 Mbps | The T1 revolutionized the internet for businesses. It allowed dedicated connections and reliable upload and download speeds. |
| DS3 (also known as a T3) | 44.736 Mbps | The DS3 is 2,798% faster than the T1. |
| Carrier and Wholesale Connection Speeds | ||
| OC3 (OC=optical carrier) | 155.52 Mbps | 9,973% faster than a T1, an OC3 connection allows businesses to process information at incredible rates. OC speeds are ideal for voice, video, and disaster recovery. |
| OC12 | 622.08 Mbps | 40,191% faster than a T1. At this level, speeds are only limited by end point equipment. |
| OC48 | 2.488 Gbps | With multiple strands of fiber combined (equivalent to 48 T3 lines), an OC48 is 161,040% faster than a T1. Speeds at this level (and beyond) are perfect for wireless carries and wholesale customers. |
| OC192 | 9.6 Gbps | 647,569% faster than a T1 |
SDN also offers Ethernet based Internet connections.