Ethernet over Copper (EoC) – A Powerful, Cost-Efficient and Reliable Alternative to T1 and DS3

Since first presented into the market, the adoption of EoC services has soared. According to the research firm Vertical Systems Group, the amount of Ethernet bandwidth that was purchased by U.S. businesses in 2011 exceeded the total bandwidth for legacy circuits.

This rise in the popularity of EoC services comes with good reason; EoC services provide more bandwidth for your dollar, are much simpler to deploy and provision than legacy services, and offer easier management via greater visibility into the network. Moreover, when compared to a T1 line which can take months to install, the install time of an EoC circuit can be as quick as two weeks.

Arguably the biggest driving force behind customers opting for EoC services is the price. According to Roopashree Honnachari, senior industry analyst for Frost & Sullivan, “the price per mbps is no longer increasing linearly.” For example, more than 75% of all US businesses need more bandwidth than a single T1 can provide; if one of those businesses were to select two bonded T1 lines (3Mb), they would likely pay upwards of $800, however with EoC they could get as much as 5Mb for around $600.

That being said, as with all good things there is a slight catch; in order to take full advantage of EoC services, a business must be within 10,000 to 12,000 ft. (roughly 2 miles) from the provider’s Central Office (CO). This is because the capacity/signal-to-noise ratio is distance sensitive, and decreases past that point.

EoC is a reliable, cost-efficient alternative to traditional T1 and DS3 lines, and can be easily scaled to match your business’s current and future bandwidth needs. If you would like to learn more about EoC or any additional communications services that are available in your area, contact one of our professional account managers today.

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MegaPath becomes Largest Provider of Ethernet over Copper Service

In September of last year, MegaPath Inc. – one of the largest privately held end-to-end facilities based providers – announced plans to increase its Ethernet over Copper (EoC) network to over 680 Central Offices (COs) by June of 2012. At the time, the provider offered EoC service from 200 COs.

Today, MegaPath says it has successfully raised that number to 500 COs located in a number of major markets, including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Denver, Portland, Miami, Atlanta, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Detroit and Washington, D.C., making it the nation’s largest provider of on-net EoC services. A spokesperson for MegaPath stated that the provider is “aggressively adding” to its EoC footprint in order to facilitate more sales opportunities for current and potential customers in need of more bandwidth.

In a press release, MegaPath’s president of business markets, Dan Foster, noted that “The SMB and enterprise markets are demanding more affordable ways to get high bandwidth, and Ethernet is delivering a reliable and secure solution at a breakneck pace.”

About MegaPath

With more than 16 years of experience in service SMB and enterprise businesses, MegaPath delivers a full range of nationwide voice, data and security services with the power to keep your business ahead of the curve. MegaPath leverages its wide selection of data services, Voice over IP (VoIP) and Security technologies to enable businesses to enhance productivity, increase security, and lower costs.

MegaPath’s EoC service is reliable, secure, and capable of delivering symmetrical speeds of up to 45 Mb per second. That being said, however, it is subject to distance limitations. Generally, a user must be within two miles (equal to roughly 12,000 ft.) of a CO to take advantage of the service. By increasing its number of COs, MegaPath is able to provide Ethernet service to more customers in a greater number of locations.

Additional Information

EoC is an ideal service choice for anyone who is sick of costly T1s and bonded T1 connections, as it typically costs less than traditional access methods yet still offers the same speeds and reliability. If you are interested in finding the right Ethernet solution for your business, contact one of our professional account managers today! We have a proven track record of negotiating the best solutions and pricing for our customers, and offer an unbiased alternative to the traditional sales organizations of the telecommunication providers.

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