AT&T Transparent LAN Services
AT&T has a rich portfolio of metro Ethernet services inside its local footprint, and comprehensive options in other metros. But the carrier lacks a long-haul multipoint Ethernet networking option, though it has plans for nationwide VPLS in 2008. (2/29/2008)

Price: $495

Level 3 Transparent LAN Service
Some optical competitors are still working on their national networkable Ethernet services; Level 3 has two, riding on VPLS and MPLS. After some provisioning slowdowns following integration, the provider is back on track for 2008. (3/4/2008)

Price: $495

RCN Metro Optical Networks Ethernet Private Line; also True Ethernet Transport
RCN Metro Optical Networks has rich Ethernet resources in EPL, EVPL and E-LAN services, but the carrier needs to pull its products together into a cohesive and complementary carrier Ethernet portfolio. (3/3/2008)

Price: $495

Verizon Business Transparent LAN Services
Verizon has a comprehensive line of Ethernet services, topped by two national fabrics: VPLS covering Layer 2 Ethernet and VPWS for point-to- point networking that supports any transparent LAN protocol. (2/29/2008)

Price: $495

XO Ethernet Services, XO MTNS Ethernet
XO has bulked up its carrier Ethernet access options to be a potentially strong contender in these contracts. Now it also has XO Enterprise Solutions Group to direct its sales and support efforts to potential carrier Ethernet customers. (3/4/2008)

Price: $495

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