Metro Ethernet   Are you looking for a metro ethernt conncection for your business? Now you can shop for all of your dedicated internet access needs in one spot. No matter if you're looking for metro ethernet, mpls, sip trunking, t1 dedicated internet, business dsl, wireless high speed internet access or a voip solution, we offer a full line of services. Also, using our VAR search engine, you can find vendors that are experts with Cisco router and switches, voip pbx and unified call manager. Our unbiased consultants are standing by to answer your questions and find you the best ethernet products and services.
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Why You Should Shop for Metro Ethernet with us
We have the worlds only metro ethernet locator so that you can find the nearest fiber-lit building to your location.

Metro ethernet currently cannot be purchased over the internet. Our ethernet consultants can answer your questions and give you the details along with a metro ethernet price quote.

We have partnered with top tier carriers to bring ou the best quality of service and service level agreements from names you already know and trust for your data connections.

We have partneres with value added resellers. If you need networking equipment, ip pbx equipment, fiber optics, or managed it, one of our partners can handle it for you.

Although we will get you the lowest price quote on tier one communication services, we are not a reseller. This means that you deal directly with the carrier. We do the research, bring you the lowest price quote, and answer your questions.

What is Metro Ethernet (or MetroE)?

Metro Ethernet is a WAN service deployed over a metropolitan area. The service provider extends Ethernet over fiber optics to a customers building, and the customer connects the cable to their LAN switch or router. The service provider can offer the customer either fastethernet or gigabit ethernet speed. The customer can order whatever bandwidth they want to, from 10 Mbps to 1 gigabit ethernet speeds. This is a cost saving to the customer as well as increased simplicity without transferring protocols back and forth.

Metro ethernet is flexible because if your business needs more bandwidth than a T1, but not as much as a DS3, metro area ethernet allows you to order in 1 Mbps increments. Metro area ethernet is also perfect for providing the bandwidth needed if your business is using voip, ip cameras, large file sharing, or managed services.
Ethernet is well known, connecting virtually all networking equipment. This makes the ethernet interface inexpensive. Ethernet also makes it easy to connect several locations through a vpn. The Metro Ethernet Forum defines two types of ethernet connections, point-to-point and multipoint-to-multipoint. The Metro Ethernet Forum describes metro ethernet as having five main attributes: standardized service, quality of service, service mangagement, reliability, and scalability. Some of the top market sectors that can utilized metro ethernet are healthcare, finance, education, government, and media. Principal applications for a metro ethernet connection are site-to-site access, server consolidation, business continuity, disaster recovery, internet access, and converged networking.br>

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.








 T1 Internet Access for Dummies

Written by: Patrick Oborn - Jul 4, 2009

The t1 internet service has been around for over 40 years but never have there been so many "flavors" available. The number of providers has jumped since deregulation in 1996 from a few dozen to several thousand. As the telecom shakedown that began in 2001 continues many of these companies are trying to stay afloat by capturing as many customers as possible with inexpensive products they claim to be T1. Don't be fooled!

Many of the desperate companies are putting together inferior products they claim are T1 products. Be leery of products with the funny titles like "burstable" and "reach". These products are oversubscribed much like a DSL product. This means the provider puts a singled T1 connection in a CO (Central Office) and sells T1 connections to 3 or 4 customers hoping they don't all use the service at the same time. True T1 access means dedicated access to the internet and you always have access to 1.54Mbps.

Make sure your T1 product is a "clearchannel" product and is not shared with other users. Also be sure you have an SLA or Service Level Agreement from your provider. A SLA will specify the access you will receive and the penalty the service provider will pay if they do not provide such service. If you need help establishing the proper SLA seek the help of a professional if you don't have one in house. It's much better to pay a small fee up front than to enter a long term contract with an inferior carrier. You can also get professional assistance free of charge by simply contacting one of the many T1 brokers on the internet.