Network Coverage
FAQs
What is the difference between a "Wavelength Service" and a "Dark Fiber Lease"?
Simply put, Wavelength Service is a “Lit” service. Therefore, we provide the fiber, the equipment (lasers, DWDM gear), and all the 24/7 management. You just plug your router into our hand-off and get instant capacity (10G to 800G).
Conversely, a Dark Fiber Lease is an “Unlit” service. Crucially, we only provide the bare fiber optic cable. You bring all of your own optical equipment, manage it, and handle future upgrades. In short, Wavelengths are for immediate capacity; Dark Fiber is for ultimate control.
Is a Wavelength Service secure? Is my traffic shared?
Yes, our Wavelength Services are inherently secure. Because they are a Layer 1 connection, your traffic is delivered as a dedicated color of light across our network. Consequently, it is physically isolated from all other customer data, including the public internet. This provides a Private Fiber Connection that meets strict enterprise and financial security standards.
What level of latency can I expect on a Wavelength Service?
Our advantage is ultra-low, guaranteed latency. First, as a Layer 1 service, we bypass all slow routing and processing layers. Moreover, for critical routes (like financial corridors), we can provide a Guaranteed Latency Service Level Agreement (SLA). Therefore, the latency is predictable and minimal, making our circuits ideal for synchronous data replication and high-frequency trading.
Can I upgrade my Wavelength speed (e.g., from 100G to 400G) without replacing the fiber?
Yes, absolutely. Because our services are based on DWDM technology, we use a single fiber pair to carry many individual channels (wavelengths). Therefore, upgrading your service (e.g., moving from a 100G circuit to a 400G circuit) often requires only swapping out the optical equipment on our end, not physically replacing the Scalable Wavelength Capacity in the ground. This makes upgrades fast and non-disruptive.
Do you offer Wavelength Services for both metropolitan (metro) and long-haul routes?
Yes, we offer complete geographic coverage. Specifically, our Metro Wavelength Service connects data centers and offices within a single city (e.g., Dallas DCI). Conversely, our Long-Haul Optical Transport connects distant cities (e.g., New York to Chicago). In both cases, you receive the same level of dedicated capacity and managed reliability.
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Don’t let bandwidth limitations slow your business. Our network engineers are ready to design a custom DWDM solution tailored to your specific endpoints and capacity needs (from 100G up to 800G).