Getting a T1 line has never been more cost effective. CLECs (Competitive Local Exchange Carriers) like Allegiance, CBeyond, Logix and Xpedis, are giving Ma' Bell a run for their money.

These companies sell Integrated Circuits that deliver high end Voice and Data service.

Integrated Circuits are basically leased digital lines like T1s that are divided up into Voice and Internet Lines. Why is this so popular? Clecs are able to offer these services well below Ma Bells' prices and deliver much more.