World Wide Packets 

Analysis and Benefits of Carrier Ethernet
in Metro Networks

Summary

Given the changing market and business dynamics, Carrier Ethernet is poised to dominate as the access and metro technology. It is has been created and shaped through the collaborative efforts of leading equipment vendors and service providers to meet the demanding requirements of carrier-grade services. Carrier Ethernet has the flexibility to terminate, aggregate, and back-haul a wide variety of current and emerging service offerings. Based upon solid, interoperable standards, carriers will enjoy its benefits for years to come.

It is not a question of “if” but “how and where”. How and where will service providers utilize this exciting, proven technology?