A fixed digital connection with the phone company
• Bidirectional Internet access at guaranteed speeds
• Speeds range from 56K to T1 (1.5M) on up
• Always on, unmet red
• ISP separate charge
• Fees 56K $80/month + ISP $300/m. 1.5M T1 $250/m + ISP $1500/m
Leased Line Modem Advantages
• The most reliable connection to the Internet
• Guaranteed bandwidth and service levels
• Great for hosting a web site or for managing your own security and firewalls
• 56K lines available anyplace there is a telephone
Leased Line Modem Disadvantages
• Expensive
• T1 and higher access confined to metro. Extremely expensive in rural areas
• Difficult to get installed
• Not easy to switch ISPs
• Requires dedicated hardware
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