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OC-12 Business Internet Access is for: large businesses connecting to the Internet web hosting companies medium-sized ISPs or ASPs that are expanding their network; Note that OC12 Business Internet Access lines start at around $25,000 per month; prices increase based on the distance to your business and other factors. The local loop will play an important part in determining the total cost.

Availability

WCIX offers OC-12 broadband bandwidth in the continental United States. Please use the form in the right hand column to check availability or call WCIX at 877 640 6608.

Performance

OC12 Business Internet accesses to the Internet at speeds up to 620 mbps OC-12 circuits are provisioned on SONET rings. In general, OC12 circuits have higher performance, lower latency, and increased reliability versus metropolitan ethernet or long-haul waves. WCIX offers 'Tier 1', blended 'Tier 2' bandwidth, and low-cost bandwidth based on availability. The perceived benefit of a Tier 1 provider is its backbone. A Tier 1 provider takes you from the West Coast to the East Coast in one big hop, with lower latency than other providers. Additionally, Tier 1 providers have better peering and routing, resulting in faster delivery of your traffic. A 'Tier 1' Provider's service is usually more costly then what a 'Tier 2' or low-cost Provider may charge, because the Tier 1 provider offers a very extensive network, reliability and quality service. However, if there is a major problem on that service providers network, your service will be negatively impacted Blended 'Tier 2' bandwidth, available in some locations, is multi-homed bandwidth to multiple 'Tier 1' and 'Tier 2' service providers. The benefit is that if there is a problem with one provider, WCIX simply stops using that provider and routes around them. Using bandwidth from low-cost providers MAY result in reduced performance (higher latency, higher packet loss, more outages) However, many companies feel that their connectivity is not mission critical and are seeking a low cost solution

Security

As your network will be connected to the Internet, your company should have a firewall. If your company is transmitting sensitive data (such as financial or health records) then you should encrypt the data before sending the data over the Internet.

Configuration

The local LEC will provide all cabling and connections. WCIX will program your router if requested.

Installation

WCIX can assist you with acquiring hardware should you so desire. Please allow 60+ days for installation.

Monitoring

WCIX does provide monitoring of business of business OC-12 Internet connection. Monitoring is provided from two different 'off-net' locations.

Terms and Conditions

There is a minimum 1 year term for OC12 business Internet access. Automated deductions, direct payment deposit, or automated ACH / wire transfers are required.

Contact WCIX at (877) 640-6608, complete the form below, or click here for additional information.