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OC-12 Internet Access
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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.
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| 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
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| 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. |
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Contact WCIX at (877) 640-6608, complete the form below, or click here for additional information. |
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