Business Ethernet is a private, carrier-delivered connection between your sites or into a data center. Metro point-to-point Ethernet (EPL) typically runs $400–$1,500 per month for 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. Distance, building status and route diversity move the price most.
Get Ethernet QuotesBusiness Ethernet is a Layer 2 service that connects two or more of your locations as if they were on the same local network, without crossing the public internet. Carriers sell it in a few forms:
A dedicated private line between two sites, such as an office and a data center.
One port at headquarters reaching several branches over virtual circuits.
Dedicated internet delivered on an Ethernet handoff. This is internet access, not site-to-site transport; see DIA pricing.
Metro EPL typically runs $400–$1,500 per month for 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. Long-haul circuits between cities are priced by route, and 10 Gbps circuits are quoted individually.
| Factor | Effect on price |
|---|---|
| Both ends already on the carrier's fiber | Lowest pricing; no construction |
| One end needs a fiber build | Higher monthly rate or a one-time build fee |
| Distance between sites | Metro routes price well below long-haul routes |
| Bandwidth | Higher speeds cost more, but price per Mbps falls |
| Protected or diverse routing | Adds cost; worth it for critical links |
| Term length | 36-month terms usually price lowest per month |
We're vendor-neutral, and the right shortlist depends on who is on-net at both ends. Carriers we commonly compare include:
EPL is a dedicated point-to-point line between two locations. EVPL lets one physical port reach multiple locations over separate virtual circuits, which suits hub-and-spoke networks.
Metro Ethernet is business Ethernet delivered within one metro area. The same EPL or EVPL service between cities is usually called long-haul Ethernet or wavelength transport at higher speeds.
It depends on whether both locations are already on the carrier's fiber. Lit-to-lit circuits install fastest; any fiber construction adds weeks to months.
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Send us the two addresses and the bandwidth you need. We'll check which carriers are on-net at both ends and return competing quotes.
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