TIME Ethernet Leased Line
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.
Definitions
Leased Line
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 two PBXes.
A permanent telephone connection between two points set up by a telecommunications common carrier. Typically, leased lines are used by businesses 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.
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 Banks, 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.