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Ethernet Private Circuits (LES)

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What is an Ethernet Private Circuit?

Ethernet Private Circuit or Ethernet Extension Services (EES) circuit, formerly known by BT in the U.K as LES (LAN Extension Services) or LAN link circuits by COLT) is a point to point circuit available at speeds of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps and 1Gbps. It was originally used as a cost effective way to extend a LAN to a nearby building or campus without needing routers. Today many ISP' use Ethernet tail circuits to deliver low cost internet access over short distances in metropolitan areas.


Ethernet Private Circuits are for businesses that

have high bandwidth demands

want reliable performance and scalability

need flexibility and ease of deployment
want to integrate their sites into one single local area network,

What are the benefits and disadvantages of Ethernet Private Circuits?

Benefits Disadvantages
Cost effectiveness - On-going charges are much lower than standard leased lines
Upfront charges can be high
 

Scalability - fibre links can provide from 10 to 1000 Mb/s ethernet speed

Radial distances are limited to 25km
Functionality - users across sites function as on a single network
Long installation lead times - sometimes up to 65 working days

How much do Ethernet Private Circuits cost?

Ethernet Private Circuit is a cost-effective solution

Although initial charges can be high, they may be amortised by ISP's/ carriers.

However, on-going charges are much lower than 2 Mbps or multiple 2 Mbps lines.

What is OneStopClick?

We are a free-to-use technology intermediary, helping SME's and corporate companies source the right technology and vendors for their business.


Why use us?

We'll save you time identifying and evaluating qualified technology vendors and service providers.


What do I do?

Complete our enquiry form, or call one of our Solution Advisers on 0870 382 5008. Within 4 business hours of your enquiry, we will introduce you to a short-list of vendors who meet your exact needs. For each vendor you will receive a Fact Sheet, sharing with you our valuable market intelligence.


What does our service cost?

Our service is free for business users. The only thing we will ask you to do in exchange is to give us feedback on the providers we introduce and the service you receive from us.

  
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