XO Communications networking is one of the leading providers of telecommunications and related services in the United States, which serves 50 percent of Fortune 500 companies. An XO T1 network can, through greater bandwidth allocation, improve data transfer rates and allow your employees to use these networks much more efficiently. T1 lines are an excellent technology to connect company offices to each other and replace virtual private networks.

An XO DS1 and XO T1 line are essentially the same thing. They use 24 traditional telephone lines to transport data, but only use two pairs of wires. The longer the XO Comunications DS1 over copper or T1 over copper line is, then the more it will cost your company to implement. One advantage of a TI line is that your company won't share the connection with any other companies. Hence, the term dedicated T1 line. Before you enlist the XO Communications T1 service, there are a few items you need to consider, such as:

1. Understand the basics and benefits of a TI and XO Communications DS1 over copper lines.

2. Review the services offered by the XO Communications T1 network.

3. Contact an XO DS1 over copper network salesperson.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Use tutorials to become familiar with XO T1 over copper and other related technologies

Before you purchase a technology, it's important to know the basic workings and terminology. That way, you won't get lost in the typical technical jargon that most technology companies use. This basic knowledge will also give you an understanding of how the technology can benefit your company.

I recommend: Examine the XO Communications T1 over Copper tutorial at 10GEA for the reasons to use copper in your T1 connection. Then, use its ethernet availability tool to see if you can get this technology in your location. Comapre T1 and DS1 to other services at Persimmon Telecommunications. Learn more about T1 and DS1 service and check on availability and pricing at dsl-experts.com.

Assess the XO T1 services offered to your company

XO Communications T1 over fiber and other technologies allow your company to have data flexibility. To evaluate the T1 services that XO Communications offers, you need to know the general overview of the T1 lines, along with the benefits that a private line service may present.

I recommend: Review the XO Communications T1 services summary for the benefits available to your company. Examine the XO T1 over fiber Private Line for additional services related to a traditional T1 line.

Speak to a XO Communications T1 representative

In addition to contacting the salesperson, you should also have a list of questions regarding the XO Communications T1 network. Because these XO networks will be the backbone of your company data and voice communication, it's imperative to prepare yourself prior to speaking to a salesperson. If, at this point, you feel comfortable with the service, it's time to speak to a service representative.

I recommend: Review the T1 questions provided by CTI Networks that you should ask the XO Communications representative. Submit a Sales Contact Form to XO Communications and use these questions when a salesperson makes contact with you.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Before you enter into any contract regarding XO Communications DS1, be sure to read all the usage limits therein. Sometimes communication companies will charge for data overages, should your company exceed the T1 or DS1 bandwidth allowance.