How does Ethernet compare to T1?
| 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 |
$3,000 |
$30.00 |
| Gigabit Ethernet |
1000 |
$18,000 |
$18.00 |
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Why is Gigabit Ethernet the future?
Ethernet is, quite simply, plugging your network directly into a
telecom provider's network. When you bypass the local
phone company you cut out an expensive transport step. Having direct
access to customers is a carrier's goal as it allows them to
control the user's experience from end to end while reducing
cost. These savings are passed on to you.
"The market for managed metro Ethernet services is expected to grow by 30 per
cent a year until 2010, when it will top $25 billion (?2.3bn) worldwide."
Infonetics Research - July 2007
"Over time, Ethernet will overwhelm SONET in the MAN/WAN market. Ethernet is
cheaper, has better economies of scale and allows for simpler, more unified
networks. Ethernet is at the gates, and it's coming in."
Greg Collins - July 2007
Business Communications Review Magazine
In Their Own Words:
"I learned about this site while talking to a colleague at a
Red Sox game. He said that we was able to determine if Ethernet
was available in his downtown Boston location, talk to an
experience broadband consultant (not sales agent), and get an
official quote in less than 1 business day. Being a heavy
T1 user myself in dire need of an upgrade, I checked out
ShopforEthernet.com and was able to order service for my
building as well. There is such a huge difference between
1.5MB and 10MB, and it only cost $998 with a 3 year contract.
If you'd like to use this as a testimonial for your site,
please feel free to use it."
Jimmy Cosgrove
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How does this tool work?
- You enter your building address in the form above.
- You will see a map with your location along with
markers of surrounding buildings who have been "lit" by
the major telecom service providers.
- If you would like to learn more, you'll be able to
enter you contact information to receive a phone call
from our staff of Ethernet service experts.
How is this tool valuable?
The GeoQuote Ethernet locator is valuable for people or business who are looking to:
- move into a building with existing carrier facilities.
- substantially upgrade their current broadband connections.
- establish a direct relationship with a provider without the local Bell in the equation.
- find a carrier who provides QoS (Quality of Service) guarantees. Since the
carrier you select is in complete control of your connection, it is much easier for them
to provide QoS.
- gather information that will be helpful in the planning stages of broadband deployment for a new real-estate development.
Is this lookup tool free?
Yes. We do not require that you pay a fee to access this information - however, we do
require that you purchase service through us if you decide to buy. We are compensated from
the participating carriers when you order through us, which pays for the development and
maintenance of this web site.
Can I order Ethernet service online?
Not yet. Even if our Ethernet lookup tool shows you are in an On-Net building, we must still go
through a manual check on both pricing and service availability. However, know that our Ethernet
Experts are here to assist you with every step of the process.
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