Metro Ethernet

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What is Metro Ethernet?

A Metro Ethernet is a computer network based on the Ethernet standard and which covers a metropolitan area. Metro Ethernet can connect business local area networks (LANs) and individual end users to a wide area network (WAN) or to the Internet. Corporations, academic institutions and government offices in large cities can use Metro Ethernet to connect branch campuses or offices to an intranet.

Simply put, metro Ethernet is a direct high-speed data connection to your provider. No loops. No middle men.

How fast is Metro Ethernet?

5 (mbps) to over 1000(mbps) or 1 Gbps

Who needs Metro Ethernet Connections?

Large Corporations, Government Agencies, Universities can use Metro Ethernet to connect branch offices to their Intranet.

Metro Ethernet Network Map

Ways to use Metro Ethernet

Private connection between two locations, Reliable office network and Internet connection, VoIP, Streaming video surveillance, Hosting a server at the office, FTP (File Transfer Protocol) applications Audio/Video conferencing Payroll processing, Sending large files (X-Rays, Blue prints, High-resolution images, video clips)

How much does Metro Ethernet usually cost?

Service	Speed (mbps)	Average Price	Price per Meg
DS1 (T1)	1.54	$450	$292.20
DS3	45	$5,000	$111.11
Ethernet over Copper	10	$950	$95.00
Fast Ethernet	100	$5,000	$50.00
Metro Ethernet	1000	$25,000	$25.00