Digital Signal 3
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A Digital Signal 3 (DS3) is a digital signal level 3 T-carrier. It may also be referred to as a T3 line.
- The data rate for this type of signal is 44.736 Mbit/s.
- This level of carrier can transport 28 DS1 level signals within its payload.
- This level of carrier can transport 672 DS0 level channels within its payload.
[edit] Usage
The level of transport or circuit is mostly used between telephony carriers, both wired and wireless.
