Digital Signal 3

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.
  • Such circuits are the usual kind between telephony carriers, both wired and wireless, and typically by OC1 optical connections.

Read more about Digital Signal 3:  Cabling, DS3 Pricing

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