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Ethernet Over Copper, How Is It Delivered?
EoC is delivered to the customer premise through five pairs of copper telephone wire. Virtually all businesses have extra pairs running to their building, or can receive them for free. For this reason, EoC is available to all businesses which are within the distance range of EoC.
Limitations of EoC:
The major limitation of ethernet over copper at this time is distance from the central office (CO). To ensure circuit strength and reliability, most providers limit this distance of EoC availability to 11000 feet. A few providers offer slightly higher distance limitations. However, in general, only customers who are within 11000 feet of a CO that is lit (with fiber) for Ethernet, can receive 10 mbps ethernet over copper. For this reason, EoC is far more available in urban areas and less available for businesses which are located in rural areas.
Other Ethernet Transfer Modes:
Ethernet can also be delivered over DS1,
DS3 , and wirelessly. Ethernet over DS1 (EoDS1) is delivered over 7 DS1 circuits. EoDS1 also provides 10 mbps, but is a little more expensive than EoC because the cost of DS1 loops must be calculated into the price. The great advantage of EoDS1 over EoC is that EoDS1 can be delivered to far more business locations because EoDS1 has no distance limitation from CO, other than loop cost. Generally, the longer the loop, the higher the cost. Ethernet over DS3 (EoDS3) provides ethernet service over DS3 circuits. EoDS3 can provide data transfer at 44, 88, or 100 mbps. Another big advantage of EoDS3 is that on premise routers are far less expensive to purchase, configure, and maintain than regular DS3 routers.
EoC Redundancy:
Ethernet over copper has inherent redundant features. As mentioned earlier, EoC is provided over five copper pairs. If any of these pairs go down, the circuit continues over the remaining pairs that continue to be up.
General Price Comparisons for EoC, EoDS1 and Bonded T1:
At this point, EoC costs approximately 35% (65% savings) of what the equivalent bandwidth of bonded t1 or fractional ds3 would cost. Ethernet over copper averages about $1200 per month. 10 mbps of bonded t1 averages approximately $2700. EoDS1 costs about 65% of what the equivalent bandwidth of 10 mbps bonded t1 would cost, at an average of about $1800 per month, depending on loop length.
EoC Provides Symmetrical Bandwidth:
Ethernet bandwidth is symmetrical which means that bandwidth is the same for both upload and download. Also, both upload and download can be used at full bandwidth simultaneously
Ethernet over Copper Service Level Guarantees:
Ethernet provides an extremely stable/reliable circuit which is usually provided with the same service level agreements (SLAs) offered with other forms of commercial bandwidth such as T1, DS3 and OC circuits.
EoC Compatible Applications:
EoC can facilitate virtually all bandwidth applications and functions such as: VoIP, MPLS (multiprotocol label switching) networking, routine data transfer, video conferencing, and
point-to-point circuits.
Ethernet Over Copper Dynamically Allocated:
One of the most popular applications facilitated by EoC is dynamically allocated integrated voice,
SIP, networking and/or internet. With QoS (quality of service),
dynamic integrated voice internet circuits can meet virtually all of the telecommunication needs of a company, including voice (with near perfect quality), location to location networking, and internet. With dynamic allocation, these services are provided in an extremely efficient manner.
Why is EoC Referred to as the New T1?
Approximately ten years ago, a business would pay approximately $1000 for a 1.5 mbps T1 circuit. In those days, a T1 circuit often did a great job of meeting the needs of a small to medium sized business. In present times however, small to medium businesses require much more bandwidth. Bandwidth consuming applications which greatly increase the efficiency of a business are increasingly more common and essential for business success. Ethernet over copper now meets these needs perfectly, providing about 7 times more bandwidth than T1 for little more than what the cost of T1 was 10 years ago.
Ethernet over Copper, Free Installation:
Most telecom providers will install EoC for free with three year term contracts. There are almost never extra build-out costs required for installation of EoC.
For free availability and quotes for ethernet over copper, please use the short pricing tool at the top of this page, or on our home page. It is easy to use, and without obligation.
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