What is an OC-3 line and why does it matter?

The chart below shows a comparison of transfer rate capacity for the different kinds of network lines that are currently available. Remember, most ISPs today rely on T1 and T3 lines for their service.

What is bandwidth?

Simply put, bandwidth is used to measure the amount of time it takes for a web page to fully load, a file to transfer, or an e-mail to be delivered. Some networks carry voice and data, some carry consumer and business traffic, and others are designed in a way that reduces the efficiency of the data transferred. Dialup Net's network is designed specifically for Internet traffic so your information travels fast without the delays caused by other traffic.