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What is DS3?
DS3 or Digital Signal level 3 is a standardized TDM service offering a bandwidth of 45 Mbps. It may be delivered over SONET fiber optic service or over copper coaxial cable. When delivered over copper, the line is generally referred to as a T3 line.

When to Use Pseudowires
A pseudowire is a virtual "circuit" that emulates a traditional digital telecom service but on a packet switched network. MPLS networks are especially suitable for pseudowires. By using a pseudowire circuit, you can get the point to point connectivity you desire without having to re-engineer your facilities to accommodate a different protocol network.

Dedicated DS3 Internet Access
Business broadband via DS3 dedicated Internet service offers 45 Mbps of upload and download capability. That's enough to support a medium size or larger office, including file transfers, email and Web browsing, video conferencing and real-time ecommerce activities.

How DS3 Relates to OC3
DS3 is a digital signal level originally developed to support the copper based T-Carrier digital telephone trunking system. DS3 offers about 45 Mbps of bandwidth . OC3 is a SONET optical carrier standard running at about 155 Mbps. An OC3 link can transport up to 3 separate DS3 services.

Difference Between DSL and DS3
DSL means Digital Subscriber Line and is a shared bandwidth service offered on a "best effort" basis by telephone companies. DS3 is a professional telecom service with a fixed bandwidth of 45 Mbps both upload and download. DS3 is usually sold with on a contract with a service level agreement.


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