Ethernet over Copper (EoC) Internet Access Provider

March 13, 2011 Aerocom

 

  • 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, the condition of the copper wires and the distance from the nearest Central Office (CO).
  • Best Fit: A business that requires a high quality Internet connection at speeds greater than 1.54M, located fairly close to their local Central Office.
  • Benefits:
    • Low Cost. Because it’s deployed over POTS lines, EoC is substantially lower in cost than any other dedicated Internet connection.
    • Inexpensive Router. High bandwidth yet handed off via Ethernet as opposed to a DS3 handoff.
    • Less Downtime. 7 POTS lines are typically deployed, even though the service only requires 5 POTS lines, allowing a couple lines for failover.
    • Fast Speed. Up to 20M Synchronous Download and Upload bandwidth.
    • Same speed, all the time. Dedicated bandwidth, not shared with other neighboring customers of that service provider.
    • Faster overall performance and less downtime. EoC Internet connections come with a Service Level Agreement (SLA), that guarantees Network Availability, Packet Loss, Latency and sometimes Jitter.
  • Available Features with Select Providers
    • Managed Router
    • Online bandwidth utilization reporting.
    • Automatic Failover to DSL, 4G, etc.
    • BGP Routing
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