Ethernet First Mile (EFM)
What is EFM (Ethernet First Mile)?
Ethernet First Mile (EFM) is simply a connection from the premises to the exchange; the connection is made up of multiple ‘bonded’ copper pairs. Unlike a traditional leased line which uses Fibre, EFM uses bundles of copper pairs meaning lower costs, high resilience and a faster installation time. Octagon’s EFM will give you an uncontended line using EFM technology. We know that your business requires a fast, reliable and cost effective internet access solution. With our EFM you’ll benefit from a dedicated connection that gives you the speed and availability you need, at a cost that suits your business.
With Octagon’s EFM leased lines, you’ll get internet access speeds ranging from 2Mbps up to 10Mbps, together with all the benefits of standard leased lines.
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Typical Customers
EFM services are ideal for those who require consistently high connectivity speeds, regularly transfer sensitive data from site to site, or have a high demand for uploads and downloads.
Ethernet is now the connectivity service of choice for corporate businesses and public sector organisations that need high performance, flexibility and value for money. If you are looking to future-proof your business then these services are for you.
What EFM could mean for your business
We understand that when your internet connection goes down or is not as reliable as you’d like, your business can suffer. That’s why Octagon’s EFM offers you reliable, quick, uncontended and cost effective internet connection that’s perfect for you. Peace of mind with a supplier you can trust
Because EFM uses copper lines that are already in the ground, we don’t have to do the – sometimes costly – digging that we’d normally end up doing for a standard leased line. So, if you are in an EFM area and need a leased line service, you could benefit from:
Lower cost: EFM is up to 45% cheaper than our standard leased lines.
Faster installation time: we can get you connected in around half the time it takes for other leased lines
Save on Line rental costs.
You may have heard of SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). It’s a technology that allows you to make your calls over an IP connection, rather than the traditional phone network. This makes it easier to reduce costs of line rentals without compromising on quality.
The Benefits of Ethernet and EFM
Key features at a glance.
- High Speed Connectivity
- Cost effective solutions:
- Free connection available (subject to survey)
- Guaranteed speeds (2Mbit/s – 35Mbit/s)
- Cisco series router provided as standard
Reliability and availability:
- 99.95% target service availability
- Guaranteed bandwidth
- Uncontended internet access – a dedicated line just for your business
- Symmetrical bandwidth speeds
- Unlimited data and no unfair usage policy
- Industry leading SLA latency target of under 20milliseconds (UK). Real time latency is the time that elapses between the initial request for data and when it actually starts transferring.
Reassurance:
- 24/7/365 support with 7 hour target fix time
- our EFM product is monitored every 15 minutes 24/7 365 days ensuring you always have the connection and speeds guaranteed
- We will manage your installation from start to finish, so you don’t need to worry about managing third party installers
- This product is ideal for businesses that require guaranteed upload and download speeds at all times & require high speed service levels where internet access is business critical.
