subject: T1 Pri Lines And Integrated T1 Service [print this page] Primary Rate Interface or PRI is a switched program or service transmitted through a T1 linkage. If someone were to ask he wants to have a T1 PRI to location A, he is actually requesting for a connection capable of an ISDN (Integrated Service Digital Network) program protocol which is a trunk side module to a telecommunications switch transported to location A through a T1 circuit. This is operated through a same fiber optics cable network. This line is primarily designed to handle volumes of calls without faltering. As such, T1 PRI is good for businesses especially call center companies that perform and receive extremely high call volumes.
Innovatively, the call center representatives- through this kind of link- can take advantage of identifying the caller on the other line; can view the callers personal information including address, date of birth and other needed information that the call agent will require to know from a client. All of this data is viewed through a computer monitor. This greatly helps customer service by speeding up tasks.
Now if someone asks for a T1 PRI to the same location A, the request is vague. A T1 is a point to point link so it must go from point A to point B and it must be used for something. A T1 PRI can be utilized to carry data to as big as 2 megabytes/sec from one point to another. With proper DS0 level cards and channel storages, T1 PRI can be manipulated to carry twenty-four unique DS0 signals (Digital Data Service, analog voice and analog data) from one area to another. T1 PRI has multiple uses. It can be used to link one area to an Internet Service Provider Edge Device (ISPE) which then links a user to the World Wide Web. This kind of circuit is geared towards major businesses which make use of frequent voice and data transmissions.
Depending on the tool one has on his area, the T1 PRI can be used to transport voice and data files. How the T1 PRI pipe is used is in the sole discretion of the owner. In other words, this pipe functions according to the equipment it is linked to- either for voice or data transfer.
A T1 pipe is composed of 24 pathways. These pathways or channels are used for various purposes. The last channel (24th) oversees the remaining 23 channels and their intended purpose. This T1 PRI technology uses 56 Kilobytes of data transmission and 8 Kilobytes for catching signal. The channels can be broken down into distinct T1 lines with unique roles but the 23 lines have to be equal on a T1 PRI. The overall characteristics of the tool depend on where the line is linked and what it is linked to.
The conventional methods delivers the data and it go through lines that are utilized over and over again by plenty of users, in which the quality of the internet connection decreases. Otherwise called as switching, this greatly affects the length and quality of the bandwidth.
The real benefit of the T1 PRI utility is that the client or the business establishment can actually contract it for itself. The customer or the company can take advantage of the dedicated bandwidth solutions for internet and networking.
