TIME Ethernet Leased Line
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According to TIME.com.my,TIME Ethernet Leased Line is a telecommunication
internet product designed by TIME dotCom Berhad in Malaysia. Similar to 'Leased line
', it is commonly known as a dedicated and secure connection to transport large amounts of data between two locations only the difference is, it is over Metro Ethernet
network which have other features. It is also a Point-to-Point topology that provides bandwidth
range between 1Mbps to 1Gbps to their subscribers. It is a scalable, flexible and simple Ethernet
technologies that enables enterprise users to overcome traditional TDM-based data services limitations in Malaysia.
A leased line is a symmetric telecommunications line connecting two locations. It is sometimes known as a 'Private Circuit' or 'Data Line' in the UK. Unlike traditional PSTN lines it does not have a telephone number
, each side of the line being permanently connected to the other. Leased lines can be used for telephone
, data or Internet
services. Some are ringdown
services, and some connect to PBXes.
A permanent telephone connection between two points set up by a telecommunications common carrier
. Typically, leased lines are used by business
es to connect geographically distant offices. Unlike dial-up connections, a leased line is always active. The fee for the connection is a fixed monthly rate. The primary factors affecting the monthly fee are distance between end points and the speed of the circuit. Because the connection doesn't carry anybody else's communications, the carrier can assure a given level of quality.
For example, a T-1 channel can be leased, and provides a maximum transmission speed of 1.544 Mbps. The user can divide the connection into different lines for multiplexing
data and voice communication, or use the channel for one high speed data circuit. Increasingly, leased lines are being used by companies, and even individuals, for Internet access
because they afford faster data transfer rates and are cost-effective for heavy users of the Internet.
Ethernet Leased Line
Ethernet Leased Line is a layer-2 point-to-point channel that behaves like a leased line transporting different data protocols (Ethernet, Frame Relay
, ATM) transparently and enables a seamless connection of different networks across a metropolitan area
.
As Ethernet Leased Line is a layer-2 service, end-clients fully control the layer-3 (IP Addressing, I-BGP, BGP, DNS). The service provides a dedicated and secured connection to transport large amounts of data between two locations.
s, post office
or other corporate business. Amazingly, TIME dotCom is not the only service provider
for this service. Other competitors are in for this as well such as Telekom Malaysia
and others. According to TIME dotCom website, the service availability for this service is dependent. Only buildings on TIME's Metro Ethernet Network, can be serviced which TIME dotCom call these Metro Ethernet RFS (Ready For Service) buildings.
Telecommunication
Telecommunication is the transmission of information over significant distances to communicate. In earlier times, telecommunications involved the use of visual signals, such as beacons, smoke signals, semaphore telegraphs, signal flags, and optical heliographs, or audio messages via coded...
internet product designed by TIME dotCom Berhad in Malaysia. Similar to 'Leased line
Leased line
A leased line is a service contract between a provider and a customer, whereby the provider agrees to deliver a symmetric telecommunications line connecting two or more locations in exchange for a monthly rent . It is sometimes known as a 'Private Circuit' or 'Data Line' in the UK or as CDN in Italy...
', it is commonly known as a dedicated and secure connection to transport large amounts of data between two locations only the difference is, it is over Metro Ethernet
Metro Ethernet
A Metro Ethernet is a computer network that covers a metropolitan area and that is based on the Ethernet standard. It is commonly used as a metropolitan access network to connect subscribers and businesses to a larger service network or the Internet...
network which have other features. It is also a Point-to-Point topology that provides bandwidth
Bandwidth (computing)
In computer networking and computer science, bandwidth, network bandwidth, data bandwidth, or digital bandwidth is a measure of available or consumed data communication resources expressed in bits/second or multiples of it .Note that in textbooks on wireless communications, modem data transmission,...
range between 1Mbps to 1Gbps to their subscribers. It is a scalable, flexible and simple Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet is a family of computer networking technologies for local area networks commercially introduced in 1980. Standardized in IEEE 802.3, Ethernet has largely replaced competing wired LAN technologies....
technologies that enables enterprise users to overcome traditional TDM-based data services limitations in Malaysia.
Definitions
Leased LineA leased line is a symmetric telecommunications line connecting two locations. It is sometimes known as a 'Private Circuit' or 'Data Line' in the UK. Unlike traditional PSTN lines it does not have a telephone number
Telephone number
A telephone number or phone number is a sequence of digits used to call from one telephone line to another in a public switched telephone network. When telephone numbers were invented, they were short — as few as one, two or three digits — and were given orally to a switchboard operator...
, each side of the line being permanently connected to the other. Leased lines can be used for telephone
Telephone
The telephone , colloquially referred to as a phone, is a telecommunications device that transmits and receives sounds, usually the human voice. Telephones are a point-to-point communication system whose most basic function is to allow two people separated by large distances to talk to each other...
, data or Internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
services. Some are ringdown
Ringdown
-Operator signaling:In telephony, ringdown is a method of signaling an operator in which telephone ringing current is sent over the line to operate a lamp or cause the operation of a self-locking relay known as a drop...
services, and some connect to PBXes.
A permanent telephone connection between two points set up by a telecommunications common carrier
Common carrier
A common carrier in common-law countries is a person or company that transports goods or people for any person or company and that is responsible for any possible loss of the goods during transport...
. Typically, leased lines are used by business
Business
A business is an organization engaged in the trade of goods, services, or both to consumers. Businesses are predominant in capitalist economies, where most of them are privately owned and administered to earn profit to increase the wealth of their owners. Businesses may also be not-for-profit...
es to connect geographically distant offices. Unlike dial-up connections, a leased line is always active. The fee for the connection is a fixed monthly rate. The primary factors affecting the monthly fee are distance between end points and the speed of the circuit. Because the connection doesn't carry anybody else's communications, the carrier can assure a given level of quality.
For example, a T-1 channel can be leased, and provides a maximum transmission speed of 1.544 Mbps. The user can divide the connection into different lines for multiplexing
Multiplexing
The multiplexed signal is transmitted over a communication channel, which may be a physical transmission medium. The multiplexing divides the capacity of the low-level communication channel into several higher-level logical channels, one for each message signal or data stream to be transferred...
data and voice communication, or use the channel for one high speed data circuit. Increasingly, leased lines are being used by companies, and even individuals, for Internet access
Internet access
Many technologies and service plans for Internet access allow customers to connect to the Internet.Consumer use first became popular through dial-up connections in the 20th century....
because they afford faster data transfer rates and are cost-effective for heavy users of the Internet.
Ethernet Leased Line
Ethernet Leased Line is a layer-2 point-to-point channel that behaves like a leased line transporting different data protocols (Ethernet, Frame Relay
Frame relay
Frame Relay is a standardized wide area network technology that specifies the physical and logical link layers of digital telecommunications channels using a packet switching methodology...
, ATM) transparently and enables a seamless connection of different networks across a metropolitan area
Metropolitan area
The term metropolitan area refers to a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing. A metropolitan area usually encompasses multiple jurisdictions and municipalities: neighborhoods, townships,...
.
As Ethernet Leased Line is a layer-2 service, end-clients fully control the layer-3 (IP Addressing, I-BGP, BGP, DNS). The service provides a dedicated and secured connection to transport large amounts of data between two locations.
Service Availability
In Malaysia, leased line plays an important role in business activity if their subscribers wish to create a secure and private connection between their offices or branches in different places. It is generally used in BankBank
A bank is a financial institution that serves as a financial intermediary. The term "bank" may refer to one of several related types of entities:...
s, post office
Post office
A post office is a facility forming part of a postal system for the posting, receipt, sorting, handling, transmission or delivery of mail.Post offices offer mail-related services such as post office boxes, postage and packaging supplies...
or other corporate business. Amazingly, TIME dotCom is not the only service provider
Service provider
A service provider is an entity that provides services to other entities. Usually, this refers to a business that provides subscription or web service to other businesses or individuals. Examples of these services include Internet access, Mobile phone operators, and web application hosting...
for this service. Other competitors are in for this as well such as Telekom Malaysia
Telekom Malaysia
Telekom Malaysia Berhad , DBA TM, is the largest integrated solutions provider in Malaysia, and one of Asia's leading communications companies, with a market capitalisation of RM13.9 billion and a workforce of 26,629 employees. Established as the Telecommunications Department of Malaya in 1946, it...
and others. According to TIME dotCom website, the service availability for this service is dependent. Only buildings on TIME's Metro Ethernet Network, can be serviced which TIME dotCom call these Metro Ethernet RFS (Ready For Service) buildings.