T3 Voice
What is a T3?
The T3 system is a big sized digital circuit with fast-speed connection than can send and receive data with a speed of 43.232 Mb (megabits per second). This system is the same to 28 T1 units, in which each unit as 24 channels. The T3, therefore is the same with owning 672 regular telephone lines. It is suitable with large applications such as big establishments and campus environments such as hospital and universities.
The connections utilized for the T3 service, which are mainly a group of dedicated T1 circuits, used on fiber not copper cables. The T3s are designed specially for your site so these are carefully tried before installation. Smart jacks are utilized for putting the T3s in your room. The circuits can be tried directly into your telephone line or through a CSU (customer service unit). The CSU is utilized as a test point and a loopback point that can be useful when there are circuit difficulties.
How does a T3 work?
The T3 can handle 672 simultaneous voice connections that can be mix of both incoming and outgoing calls. With the T3 you can link your main business telephone number to it so that you can receive an almost unlimited number of incoming calls specifically with the front-end voice mail or auto attendant product. The T3 may also be capable of having DID or direct inward dial that lets you assign a number that can be called from the outside. These DID numbers are the same with private lines wherein the outside caller can easily contact a number in your company.
The T3 system likewise saves on space in the telephone area since each T1 circuit utilizes two pairs of wires. The T3 circuit can also be trusted, a reason which makes it possible is because the system is always checked by the telephone provider. Should there be a failure, it can mostly be solved on isolated basis. Because the T3 system comprises of a network of T1 circuits, when a problem happens with the voice connection, this can easily be solved by re-routing this to other circuits.
Can We Save Money with a T3
You can save money with the T3 although the cost of installation is costly. Using this system could be inexpensive than using a bunch of copper trunks. But before you monitor your savings, you have to check how much you use daily. The amount of T1s and T3s have greatly decreased these past years. You must also look into the monthly fees and the service location after paying the one-time installation which is pricey. Be sure that the package you decided to apply will count the hours you are open for business.
You might be able to notice some savings for your business in the same year of having the T3 system and added savings can be experienced in the future years. The T3 system gives good quality and trusted voice service and at the same time, project a professional image for your company. Having T3 system would be a smart decision with its features that satisfy the needs of your company.
"The T3 system is a large sized digital circuit with high-speed connectivity."
Link List
- Wikipedia
- Digital Signal 3
- Georgia Institute of Technology - OIT
- Voice Mail Tutorial
