GDS Ethernet services are data networking services that allow you to connect LANs within and between metropolitan areas in a simple, cost-effective way. In contrast to DS1/DS3 private lines, frame relay, or ATM networking, they are:

• Simpler to manage because you can treat all your connected LANs as one large network, even across the country.
• Easier to set up because you only need a standard LAN connection plug.
• Lower in price because you no longer need to purchase expensive dedicated circuits and additional customer-owned transport equipment to connect sites.

Because GDS Ethernet Services are so simple to maintain, clients no longer need a large technical support staff to realize the benefits of a broadband LAN interconnection. And they can be provisioned quickly since no local loop connection is required.

Carrier Ethernet Features & Benefits

• 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 10 Gbps (LAN/WAN PHY) connectivity
• Standard 10BaseT, 100BaseTX, and 1000BaseSX/LX interface support
• 24x7x365 monitoring and customer care support
• Single point of contact for customer service
• Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) supplied and managed by GDS with demarcation point on CPE
• Strong Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Reserved ports