Ethernet Transport — Metro & Long-Haul
Layer 2 Ethernet transport connecting enterprise locations, data centers, and carrier facilities across Cogent's fiber network. Metro Ethernet for campus and city-wide connectivity; long-haul Ethernet for point-to-point circuits across the US and internationally. Available in E-Line (point-to-point) and E-LAN (multipoint) configurations.
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About Ethernet Transport from Cogent Communications
- Layer 2 Ethernet transport connecting enterprise locations, data centers, and carrier facilities across Cogent's fiber network.
- Metro Ethernet for campus and city-wide connectivity; long-haul Ethernet for point-to-point circuits across the US and internationally.
- Available in E-Line (point-to-point) and E-LAN (multipoint) configurations.
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