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Gigabit Ethernet Compared to OC3

Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) can be a more cost effective alternative to OC3 (155 megabits per second - mbps) for businesses that need circuits much larger than a DS3 (45 mbps). Gigabit Ethernet is available at speeds of 100 mbps to 1000 mbps. Both OC3 and GigE can be used for receiving internet service at a single location, point-to-point circuits between two locations or MPLS networks that include multiple locations.

The benefits of Ethernet compared to OC3 are scalability, cost and amount of bandwidth available. Once you install an OC3 (155 mbps) circuit, if more bandwidth is needed, you will need to purchase a separate circuit, possibly incurring large build out costs. Installing a GigE circuit at 100 mbps would allow you to scale up to 1000 mbps, potentially saving thousands of dollars for installation of the additional bandwidth. The monthly costs of GigE versus OC3 are often lower per megabit of bandwidth. OC3 (155 mbps) can cost on average of $5500 per month, while a 200 mbps GigE circuit can average $5100 per month, depending on your location. In this example, the GigE circuit is $400 less per month and provides 45 mbps more bandwidth. These prices are averages. Pricing and availability are subject to the location of your business.

Gigabit Ethernet and OC3 are both available as burstable bandwidth. This allows a business to pay only for extra bandwidth used during periods of unique, higher usage. Use the no obligation quote request at the top of this page to see if these services are available in Oregon.

GigaMan Service Bandwidth (GigE)

Gigabit Ethernet Bandwidth

GigE price quotes are established by several factors such as the distance between the telecom provider’s central office (CO) and the business location where the bandwidth is needed. Another factor in determining GigE price quotes is the amount of competition from the various telecom providers that serve the business location requiring the bandwidth. If there are several telecom providers that serve a location, prices will be more competitive for that location. A major component in determining availability of Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) is the distance between the business location and the nearest fiber-fed telecom CO.

Full GigE provides 1000 megabits per second (mbps) of bandwidth. GigE price quotes and availability can be obtained by accessing the pricing tool at the top of this page. Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) is an ideal alternative for businesses that have outgrown full DS3 (45 megabits per second or mbps) or OC3 (155 mbps) circuits.

Gigabit Ethernet can be used for facilitating a wide variety of IT applications including internet connections, VoIP, MPLS networks, point-to-point circuits, data and/or video streaming and web hosting. GigE is available in most major cities and is also available as burstable Gigabit Ethernet. Burstable GigE are available in speeds ranging from 100 mbps up to 1000 mbps. Fractional GigE is available in the same bandwidth increments. Burstable GigE allows a business to pay for only the amount of bandwidth used while having access to a full 1000 mbps during periods of higher bandwidth usage.

To receive customized GigE price quotes and availability for Oregon, please use the quoting tool at the top of this page. It’s free, easy to use and there is no obligation.

Some of the businesses we have helped get GIGAMAN/SONET/GigE internet.

Maze Creator T1 has helped many different businesses and organizations get the appropriate GIGAMAN/SONET/GigE at the best wholesale rate in their area.  Here is a short list of some of the business types we already have experience with providing broadband service:

• Large Community Hospitals
• Small Surgery Centers
• Law offices
• Wireless and Reageonal ISP services (major wholesale data pipes)
• Large business critical services
• Office buildings
• Web Hosting Companies
• Regeional Banking Systems
• Video Streaming Companies
• Remote Mining Sites
• Governement Sites
• Small Business Start-ups
• School Systems
• Large Call Centers
• Any many many more happy broadband customers...

Service Rates

For your reference, here are the throughput rates of dedicated T1, T2, & T3 network services:

Generally, here are some of dedicated DS (Digital Service) speeds:

These are some very big data internet connections.  Typically these services are used to feed data centers, wireless internet ISPs, as well as large enterprises.  Check for this level of service Oregon.  Here are the throughput rates of dedicated OC (Optical Carrier), SONET (Synchronous Optical NETwork) network services:

Talk to our Professionals

Our technical specialists (Consultants) will work with you to understand what will solve your business or personal internet/networking expectations and find a solution for Oregon.  We have no relationship with any one provider, our goal is to find the most cost effective solution for your need.  Our relationships include large national companies such as POWERNET GLOBAL, XO, LEVEL3, ACC BUSINESS, PAETEC, TELEPACIFIC, TIME WARNER TELECOM, NUVOX, AT&T, TELNES, AIRESPRING, ONE COMMUNICATIONS, COVAD, and CAVALIER.  

We will access nation wide providers to get the best quote for dedicated Fixed Wireless, satellite, T1, T3, Business DSL, DS1/DS2/DS3, OC3, OC12/OC24, OC48+, Gigaman service.  These services can make the internet and VOIP services available to you and your business.  Enter your service type and contact information in the box to the left to get started.  You will get an instant quote for your requested broadband internet services.  We will work with you until you have the solution you need and provide you a quote with a lowest price guarantee.  Maze Creator T1 can also help you with your MPLS and VPN needs, just ask our networking specialists.

Are you interested in Gigaman service for point to point solutions of up to 1.25 Gigabits of data per second in Oregon?  This is one of the biggest broadband pipes available today.

Some of the Companies We compare

Just a few of the GIGAMAN/SONET/GigE providers we compare in Oregon.