Ethernet private line and E-LAN services provide dedicated layer 2 connections between your locations and data centers, keeping traffic off the public internet.
Who ethernet Private Line is best for
This service is a strong fit for organizations linking offices, campuses or data centers with predictable performance. The right provider and design depend on your locations, applications and tolerance for downtime, which is where an independent comparison pays off.
What to evaluate before you buy
- Point-to-point versus multipoint design
- Bandwidth tiers and scalability
- Latency and jitter commitments
- Carrier footprint at every endpoint
How Connectivity Counsel helps
We begin with your requirements rather than a product. Our advisors document your sites and goals, identify which providers can deliver ethernet Private Line at your addresses, gather pricing, and present the options in a consistent format. We then support the contract, the installation and any escalation afterward. There is no charge to you for this work.
Providers we represent for ethernet Private Line
91 providers in our portfolio list capabilities in this area. They include:
- Arelion
- Brightspeed Business
- 11:11 Systems
- 2talk
- 365 Data Centers
- ACC Business
- Access One
- AireSpring
- altafiber
- Astound Business Solutions
- AT&T
- AT&T Wireless
- BCN
- Bluebird Fiber
- Breezeline
- CallTower
- CCI Network Services
- Claro
- COEO Solutions
- Cogent
- Colt
- Comcast Business
- CommandLink
- Cox
- Crown Castle (now Zayo)
- EarthLink
- EnTelegent Solutions
- EPIC iO
- Everstream
- EXA Infrastructure
- Fatbeam
- FiberLight
- Fidium
- FirstComm
- FirstLight
- Focus Technology
- For2Fi
- Frontier
- GeoLinks
- Globalgig
- GoNetspeed
- Granite
- Graphiant
- GTT
- Hawaiian Telcom
- Hyperion Partners
- Infobip
- Kinetic by Windstream
Additional providers are available. See the full directory or ask an advisor.
Related connectivity services
- Dedicated Internet Access
- Business Broadband
- Fixed Wireless Internet
- Satellite Internet
- 5G and LTE Wireless Internet
- Internet Failover and Backup
- MPLS
- Wavelength Services
- Dark Fiber
- SD-WAN
- Network Aggregation
- Cloud Connect
Industries that rely on ethernet Private Line
Frequently asked questions
What is ethernet Private Line?
Ethernet private line and E-LAN services provide dedicated layer 2 connections between your locations and data centers, keeping traffic off the public internet.
How much does ethernet Private Line cost?
Pricing depends on your locations, capacity or user counts, contract term and the provider. Connectivity Counsel gathers quotes from multiple providers for your exact requirements so you can compare real numbers instead of list prices.
How do I choose a provider for ethernet Private Line?
Compare providers on point-to-point versus multipoint design, bandwidth tiers and scalability and latency and jitter commitments. An independent advisor can run that comparison for you and explain the trade-offs.
How long does it take to implement ethernet Private Line?
Timelines range from a few days for cloud and wireless services to several months where network construction is required. We give you a realistic schedule for each option before you sign and track the installation afterward.
Does it cost anything to use Connectivity Counsel for ethernet Private Line?
No. Connectivity Counsel does not charge clients for advisory, quoting or ordering support. Providers compensate us when you choose their service, and you pay the provider directly under the provider's own contract and pricing.
Is Connectivity Counsel tied to a single provider?
No. Connectivity Counsel is an independent advisor with a portfolio of more than 230 providers. Recommendations are based on your addresses, requirements, budget and timeline, and we show you competing options side by side.