Bandwidth Speed Chart

Cable Internet	1 Mbps - 50 Mbps
DS1/T1	1.5 Mbps
DS3/T3	45 Mbps
Metro Ethernet	2 Mbps - 20 Mbps
Ethernet over Copper	2 Mbps - 20 Mbps
Fast Ethernet	100 Mbps
Gigabit Ethernet	1000 Mbps or 1 Gbps

What Makes Ethernet Private Line Services So Great?

As technology gets more and more advanced, you wind up with more and more options for your business' telecommunications needs.

So, what makes Ethernet private line services the perfect choice?

They use point-to-point technology

That's a fancy way of saying they can connect two different locations to the same network. Luckily, though, that fancy name is actually a simple design that makes them cheaper to install and maintain than their point-to-multipoint counterparts.

As an added benefit, point-to-point networks are much easier to use. You won't need to be an IT expert to figure out how things work.

They come with awesome technical support

In case you ever need an IT expert, one will be there for you. That's because Ethernet private line services come with 24/7 monitoring. That way, if even the slightest issue pops up, you'll have knowledgeable people on hand to fix it.

In fact, many providers offer immediate restoration. As a result, you can feel completely comfortable connecting your backups to these networks.

They couldn't be more secure

Unlike VPNs -- which use part of the public internet -- Ethernet private line services really are private. That way, you can feel comfortable sending and receiving even the most sensitive of data.

Plus, good providers throw in a bunch of security "extras". Your traffic will be masked for even more security. Your fiber circuits will be specially-designed to be tamper-resistant. And, that 24/7 monitoring will keep an eye out for security threats.

They're versatile

Whether you rely most on voice, video, IP, or data traffic, your Ethernet private line services will be able to handle it. Your services will even come with quality of service capabilities -- meaning that you'll be able to pick which types of data travel the fastest along your network.

You'll also be able to pick exactly how much bandwidth you want. Good Ethernet private line services will come with anything from 1 Mbps to 10 Gbps. And, if you ever need to increase or decrease your bandwidth, it's easy to do. These services are scalable -- meaning that you can change them any time you want.

They're affordable

With all of these benefits, you might think that Ethernet private line services go way beyond your budget. Luckily, that's not the case!

In fact, these services are actually cheaper than other private lines, thanks to their Ethernet technology. And, because they're so popular, you'll find lots of carriers trying to under-bid each other. In the end, you can wind up with a really great deal!