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Ethernet over Copper (EoC) Internet Access Provider
Definition: Ethernet over Copper (EoC), is an Internet connection with speeds from 1M – 20M, deployed over 5 POTS lines and handed off to the customer with an Ethernet cable. The speed available depends on the location of the business,…
Ethernet over T1 (EoDS1) Internet Access Provider
Definition: 7 T1’s bonded together to create a 10M Internet connection, handed off to the end-user via an Ethernet cable. Best Fit: A business that needs a 10M Internet connection that isn’t able to get EoC and is also…
Ethernet over DS3 (EoDS3) Internet Access Provider
Definition: 2 T3’s (DS3’s), bonded together to create an 88M Internet connection, handed off to the end-user via an Ethernet cable. Best Fit: A business that needs an approx. 100M, high quality Internet connection but Fiber is not available.…
Ethernet over Fiber Internet Access Provider
Definition: Internet access that is brought into a building using fiber optic cables and handed off to the end-user via an Ethernet cable. The minimum speed available is typically 10M and is usually sold in 10M increments, with virtually…
Fiber Internet Access Service Providers
Definition: Internet access that is brought into a building using fiber optic cables and handed off to the end-user via fiber strands. Speeds are offered in Optical Carrier (OC), increments such as OC-3 (155M), OC-12 and higher. Due to…
Integrated (Converged) Internet Service Provider
Definition: Integrated (Converged) Internet Service is when a service provider delivers Internet, Voice Dial Tone and/or MPLS WAN service through the same access circuit that the Internet is being delivered on. Voice is prioritized over all other traffic (to…
Microwave Wireless Internet Provider
Definition: A Microwave Wireless Internet connection is a type of Internet service that is delivered to a business via a Microwave Dish placed on the company’s rooftop and handed off to the customer via an Ethernet cable. This moderately…
Satellite Wireless Internet Service Provider
Definition: A satellite Internet connection is when an Internet Service Provider (ISP), provides Internet access to a business via a Satellite Dish placed on the roof of the building. Line-of-sight is not required but these connections are typically slow…
Cellular Wireless Internet Service Provider
Cellular Wireless Internet Access Definition: Cellular Wireless Internet access is an Internet service delivered over a cellular signal, such as 3G, 4G or 5G. Because of the increasing use of mobile devices, this type of Internet access technology is improving…
Cable Internet Access Service Provider
Definition: Cable Internet access is a type of Internet access delivered to a customer over coaxial cable wire and (similar to DSL), is an inexpensive, lower quality connection that offers a fast download and significantly slower upload speed (A-Synchronous).…