AT&T Ultravailable Network Service, Ultravailable Network Service Option 2, WaveMAN
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 - Metro Wavelength Service; Intercity Wavelength Service; 10 Gbps Ethernet LAN-PHY
Wavelength services are an area where Level 3 shines, thanks to its comprehensive national long-haul fiber footprint, its modern core transport infrastructure, and a collection of owned access fiber in major metros nationwide. (3/27/2008)

Price: $495

RCN Metro Optical Networks Wavelength Services
Through the acquisition of regional provider NEON, RCN Metro Optical Networks has become a regional force to be reckoned with from Maine to Virginia. But unlike SONET and Ethernet, the carrier's wavelength services marketing needs some work. (3/3/2008)

Price: $495

Verizon Business - Integrated Optical Service, U.S. and Metro Wavelength Services
Verizon Telecom's Integrated Optical Service is maturing, and Verizon Business continues to light ULH DWDM routes. Thanks to FCC forbearance and transport investment, the carrier is rapidly growing its position as a major wavelength contender. (3/3/2008)

Price: $495

XO Wavelength Services
In 2006-2007, XO upgraded its network and struck into the market with low-cost wavelength services on long-haul routes between major destinations. According to XO, it has experienced brisk sales in its wavelength services business. (3/4/2008)

Price: $495

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