Layer 2 Transport

Layer 2 Transport & Ethernet Services

Private Ethernet between your sites and data centers — EPL, EVPL, and E-LAN from 200+ carriers, quoted in one pass. Free to you.

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When traffic between two locations needs guaranteed performance — replication between data centers, latency-sensitive applications, voice backhaul — routing it over the public internet stops being good enough. Layer 2 transport gives you a private Ethernet circuit between sites: your traffic, your VLANs, a hard SLA, and none of the routing surprises of the open internet. We quote every carrier with fiber on your route and handle the procurement.

EPL (Ethernet Private Line)

Dedicated point-to-point Ethernet between two sites — the cleanest, most predictable option for critical site-to-site traffic.

EVPL & E-LAN

Share one port across multiple virtual connections (EVPL) or build any-to-any connectivity across sites (E-LAN) without full mesh costs.

Data center interconnect

Private Ethernet into major data centers and cloud on-ramps — often paired with AWS Direct Connect or ExpressRoute.

What we help with

Who it's for

How we help

Tell us the A and Z locations and the bandwidth. We identify every carrier with fiber on the route, compare EPL/EVPL pricing and protection options, and negotiate the build. Typical 2026 metro pricing runs roughly $400–$1,500/month for 100 Mbps–1 Gbps EPL, with long-haul priced by route; where a route isn't lit, we'll tell you the construction reality up front. It pairs naturally with dedicated internet and wavelength services for higher capacities. Free to you — the carrier compensates us.

Providers we compare

We're vendor-neutral. Depending on your needs and locations, the providers we compare include:

The provider compensates us, so our guidance is free to you — see how it works.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between EPL and EVPL?

EPL is a dedicated point-to-point Ethernet circuit — one connection, one port, full bandwidth. EVPL lets you run multiple virtual connections over a single port, which is more economical when one hub site connects to several branches.

Layer 2 transport vs MPLS vs SD-WAN — which do I need?

L2 transport is best for a small number of high-performance site-to-site links. MPLS suits legacy multi-site WANs but is being displaced. SD-WAN over internet circuits is usually the most cost-effective for many sites with normal traffic. Many networks mix them: L2 between data centers, SD-WAN for branches.

What does Layer 2 transport cost in 2026?

Metro EPL typically runs $400–$1,500/month for 100 Mbps–1 Gbps depending on route and carrier density. Long-haul and protected circuits price by route. We benchmark every carrier on your specific A-to-Z pair for free.

How long does installation take?

30–60 days on lit routes; longer if construction is required. We check building lit status for both ends before you commit.

Is it really free?

Yes — the carrier you select compensates us, so our sourcing and negotiation cost you nothing.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us what you have today and what you're trying to fix. We'll compare your options across providers — free, with no obligation.

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