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Find metro ethernet service providers in Portland, Maine


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Serving broadband to businesses in Portland, Maine since 2002.
Portland Maine metro ethernet providers

How does Ethernet compare?

Service Speed (mbps) Average
Price
Price
per Meg
DS1 (T1) 1.54 $350 $233.32
DS3 45 $3,000 $66.67
Ethernet over Copper 10 $552 $55.20
Fast Ethernet 100 $2,100 $21.00
Gigabit Ethernet 1000 $5,500 $5.50

In Their Own Words:

"To be honest, I had no idea that metro Ethernet was available in my building here in Portland. When I went looking for a bonded T1 I discovered that I could get 10MB of broadband through a network Ethernet connection to XO Communications for less than I planned to pay for a 6MB bonded T1 line. ShopforEthernet.com really makes it easy for businesses to get more for less."
Howard Kingery

Gigabit Ethernet in the following cities in Maine:

Can I order Ethernet service online?

Not yet. Even if our Metro Ethernet lookup tool shows you are in an On-Net building, we must still go through a manual check on both pricing and service availability. However, know that our Ethernet Experts are here to assist you with every step of the process.


Is this lookup tool free?

Yes. We do not require that you pay a fee to access this information - however, we do require that you purchase service through us if you decide to buy. We are compensated from the participating carriers when you order through us, which pays for the development and maintenance of this web site.

How does this tool work?
  1. Enter your building address in the form above.
  2. A map with your location and markers will be displayed. The markers tell you the surrounding buildings which have been "lit" by some major telecom service providers, such as XO, Level 3 and Telnes.
  3. If you would like to learn more, you'll be able to enter you contact information to receive a phone call from our staff of Ethernet service experts.

How is this tool valuable?

The GeoQuote Ethernet locator is valuable for people or business who are looking to:
  • find a carrier who provides QoS (Quality of Service) guarantees. Since the carrier you select is in complete control of your connection, it is much easier for them to provide QoS.
  • substantially upgrade their current broadband connections.
  • gather information that will be helpful in the planning stages of broadband deployment for a new real-estate development.
  • move into a building with existing carrier facilities.
  • establish a direct relationship with a provider without the local Bell in the equation.

Why is Metro Ethernet Important to Portland Maine Businesses?

"Regular" connections include T1, DSL, Bonded DS1, T3, OCX and Frame Relay. Each service requires the Local Phone Company and your ISP to connect you and the Internet. That adds extra expense to the equation and increases the possiblity of multiple points of failure, as illustrated below:

Regular SONET

By using Ethernet technology, a Portland Maine business is able to "plug" directyl in to its Internet service provider. It reduces costs and increases the amount of speed the ISP can provide. The connection will look like this:

Ethernet Connection