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Metro Ethernet and Fiber Optics Metro Ethernet is the
closest
thing to plugging straight into the carriers network, through the
use
of fiber optics. Fiber optics are an advantage over
traditional
copper connections associated with serial interfaces because
fiber is
able to transmit higher bandwidth over longer distances without
signal
degradation. This is because single-mode fiber that is used
overcomes many of the drawbacks of copper medium, such as
electro-magnetic interference. Fiber optics are more
expensive, however, not only for the cable, but also for the
equipment
interfaces. That is why metro ethernet over fiber is not
everywhere yet. It takes time to build out the network, but
the
footprint is growing. What about ethernet over copper (oec)?
If metro ethernet runs over fiber optic lines, then why would I
would
it also be availabe over copper?
Since fiber optics don't yet run up to every business, but there
are
current exixting copper lines. This enables an ethernet
connection. Is
there a drawback? Yes, speeds won't be as high. Ethernet over
copper
may only be up to 10 Mbps. Ethernet over serial may have a higher
rate,
but not the same as fiber optics.
Some of the metro ethernet service providers that also offer
ethernet
over copper are XO, Mosaic Networks, and Quest.
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Written by: Patrick Oborn - Jul 4, 2009 Like most telecommunications services DS3 prices (commonly known at T3) have been falling for the last few years. This is due to several factors. Competition has been heating up since deregulation in 1996. The number of companies offering service has exploded. With more competition in the marketplace service providers have to reduce their prices to attract customer and keep them from going to competitors. Service providers are desperate to keep margins but even more desperate to keep adding customers. This competitive arena has created a buyers market for DS3 lines and pricing is as favorable as it has ever been! The soft economy and crash of the stock market has also contributed to the reduction in ds3 price. Since the peak of the market in 1999 many companies have gone out of business and no longer require service. This means there's a smaller pie available and there are plenty of telecom providers trying to get their share. Once again, the buyer is in control and can shop until he or she finds the price that is right for them. A final reason for the reduction in DS3 pricing is the fact that equipment costs and the cost of supplying the bandwidth have decreased. This means that companies can supply the bandwidth at a lower cost. As bandwidth usage continues to increase as a result of bandwidth hungry applications like video on demand and graphic heavy applications the price of bandwidth will continue to drop. The only factor that seems likely to inhibit prices from falling much further is the "last mile" or the connection from the users premise to the service providers' POP (Point of Presence), but we'll save this issue for another article. Until then, enjoy those affordable DS3's and good luck finding a price that's right for you! |
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