Word
Description
T3 line
a leased telephone line connection allowing for the transfer of data at a
speed of approximately 45 Mbps (45 million bits) per second. T3 connections
provide the bandwidth for realtime streaming video. T3 lines comprise much
of the backbone that allows for the transmission of data over networks such as
the Internet. Many ISPs use a T3 connection to provide services to customers.
see bandwidth, backbone.