Ethernet Access Direct (EAD)

Ethernet Access Direct (EAD) provides point-to-point data connectivity between sites. It can be used to build and extend customer networks, develop new infrastructure, and meet low-capacity backhaul requirements (ie up to 1Gbps, which is the starting bandwidth for Ethernet Backhaul Direct). EAD supports a range of requirements including cloud computing, simultaneous online pupil access in classrooms and storage area network connectivity.

Key benefits:

Powerful diagnostics give you the ability to test your own circuits and benefit from faster repair
Competitive rental and contract terms
Resilience Option 1 'in the box' offering a choice of affordable protection against fibre breaks and unforeseen issues
All EAD variants meet the security standards required to support government network bids (IL2)
Excess Construction Charges (ECC) fixed fee pricing structure providing greater upfront pricing certainty on EAD orders (excluding Reslience Option 1)
The focus of future Openreach innovation and pricing initiatives.

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