[LINK] New 80Mbps ethernet-over-copper service

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

AAPT launches fast mid-band ethernet service

By Julia Talevski (ARN) 04 December, 2012 
<http://www.arnnet.com.au/article/443630/aapt_launches_fast_mid-
band_ethernet_service/>


Telecommunications infrastructure provider, AAPT, has launched its 
fastest mid-band ethernet (MBE) service to date, with an ethernet-over-
copper service delivering up to 80Mbps. 

It will leverage existing copper infrastructure and doubling the maximum 
speed available for MBE services.

AAPT CEO, David Yuile, said the new service provided speeds and features 
ideal for corporate requirements, particularly with cloud and IP voice 
services.

“Our new MBE service enables AAPT to deliver the fastest access yet to 
our business and carrier-grade network, without the need for fibre 
builds,” Yuile said. 

“As Ethernet is readily available on most existing routers and switches, 
customers are not hit with the extra connection costs and time delay 
associated with fibre.”

The service is currently available through 219 exchanges, covering more 
than 740,000 businesses and the telco plans to reach 267 exchanges by the 
end of next year..
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Cheers,
Stephen