Equant Optical Link

High-speed, city-to-city international SDH/SONET service

Equant Optical Link is a high-capacity SDH/SONET transmission service offered end-to-end internationally -- enabling you to consolidate traffic cost effectively within your backbone network.

Key elements

Clear-channel SDH/SONET circuits support any application, anytime
Offered end-to-end in three continents
Proven dedicated bandwidth solution of France Telecom
Backed by quality-of-service guarantees

Competitive features

Transport large traffic volumes at SDH/SONET speeds, quickly and reliably around the world. Equant Optical Link offers:

> Global coverage

Available between more than 50 major cities in Europe, North America and Asia

> High-speed performance

At speeds from 45 Mbps to 2.5 Gbps; higher speeds available upon request

> Multi-protocol support

Run any combination of voice (including compressed voice), data, video and IP applications

> High reliability

An optional fully resilient service is available, with access connections via dual POPs to provide end-to-end resiliency where multiple POPs are available

> Service level agreements

Ensuring service is delivered on time, available when you need it and restored quickly when the unexpected occurs

How your business benefits

> Cost savings

Lower bandwidth costs by consolidating traffic within your backbone network. Equant Optical Link is a high-performance, often money-saving alternative to traditional leased lines.

> Higher productivity

Give your team more time to focus on core business while Equant coordinates your clear-channel SDH/SONET links internationally.

> Simplified communications

Make it easier to manage a multinational network by working with one global carrier. Equant can supply your clear-channel international circuits as well as your value-added network services, such as Equant ATM and Equant IP VPN, along with a full range of consulting and professional services to support your growing bandwidth requirements.