Where is Ethernet IP Available?

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An ISP will typically target large multi-tenant office complexes for such a deployment. To achieve acceptable ROI, an ISP will need to sign subscribers quickly to use the service. Once they enter the building, a marketing blitz will usually take place, whereby sales reps will go door to door offering the new service offering large discounts. Once the initial push is over, the ISP relies on word-of-mouth referrals to remain entrenched.

Ethernet is a great low-cost alternative to a carrier-grade T1. If purchased from a reputable ISP, most businesses will enjoy high value service from it. Businesses with mission-critical Internet needs, such as application service hosting for their end-user clients, or those who run VoIP over their LAN, may not be the best candidates for Ethernet. Over-subscription of the access router may restrict bandwidth availability for hosting services when clients are most in need, and most VoIP services require prioritization or quality of service (QoS) to be configured on the access router to work correctly. Because the ISP has multiple tenants sharing the Access router, it’s doubtful that QoS or prioritization would be an allowable configuration, as this would place the QoS user’s packets as priority over all other users. Ethernet rarely comes with Service Level Agreements guaranteeing uptime, latency, or packet loss. Buyers who demand a high level of guaranteed service may also want to steer clear of Ethernet.

While Ethernet is not a carrier-grade Internet Access service, it serves small business well. Coverage is spotty and will only be available in large multi-tenant buildings where ISPs can sign up large numbers of clients and achieve quick ROI and profits. Buyers with more data-intensive needs may be better served by traditional copper networks, such as a T1.

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