Integrated Services

Integrated access is combining more than one service onto one physical link to the network carrier.  A T-1 is a digital line that provides a bandwidth (maximum speed) of 1.536 Mbps and / or (24) voice channels for long distance / toll-free calls. Therefore, a T-1 can be used as strictly (24) voice connections to the carrier or as a connection to a data or frame relay network or to the Internet.  If a company is using more than one of these services, CNS can combine (2) or more services into (1) T-1 line.  When more than one service is on a T-1, the T-1 becomes an Integrated Access (T-1). 

For instance, a company may need a 512K-frame relay connection to a corporate frame relay network.  A 512K connection utilizes (8) of the (24) channels. The company may also require a 256K Internet connection.  This 256K port utilizes (4) of the 24 cannels of the T-1. The remaining (12) channels can be used for long distance and /or toll-free services at a rate less than standard long distance charges.

Integrated Access T-1 services are a very high quality, cost effective way to take advantage of various business services in the most cost efficient manner.