Three Factors for Metro Area Ethernet
Written by: - Mar 12, 2010
IP ethernet, also
known
as metro ethernet, has been gaining popularity as a WAN
technology.
Here are three factors that need to be considered for any
business
looking into carrier ethernet.
1. Location - You can check to see if your business is already in
a
fiber-lit building by using our Metro Ethernet location tool.
This is
dependent on whether a carrier ethernet service provider has
already
installed fiber optics, the medium of choice for carrier
ethernet, to
the building. Due to the costs involved, this takes time. The
buildings
that already have this type of connection are going to be in
metropolitan areas, and the number of fiber-lit buildings will
increase, so check back to see any updates in the future.
2. Bandwidth - Available in speeds from 10 mbps ethernet, 100mb
ethernet, all the way to 1 gigabit, which is great for businesses
with
lots of traffic, such as large file sharing, video demands, or
data
centers. If you think 10 Mbps is too much bandwidth for your
business,
we can also help you find other alternatives.
3. Price - Although the price per mbps is probably going to be
lower
utilizing carrier ethernet, the price is still going to be
higher. Kind
of like going to Costco and buying a 5 gallon bucket of peanut
butter.
Sure its a better deal than getting the 8 oz. jar, but what are
you
going to with it all.
The bottom line is no matter what the size of your business, talk
about
an ethernet solution with a consultant.
Our product specialists deal with the telecom carriers every day
and
are very familiar with the issues that affect all kinds of
issues. They
will help you to investigate 10 mbps, 100mb, and gige network,
and even
suggest solutions that might fit your business
better. |