Internet Trunk Services

Internet Trunking Service is a family of managed turnkey solutions designed to provide reliable, direct and high-speed Internet backbone connectivity to Internet service providers, telecom carriers, global enterprises and government agencies.

We help you choose the option that's right for your needs:

• Internet Trunking Basic - 128 Kbps to 8 Mbps downlink / 64 Kbps to 2 Mbps uplink. An ideal solution for Tier 2/3 ISPs who require access to the Internet backbone for international content and connectivity, and for emerging ISPs or resellers requiring low bandwidth and small antennas.
  
• Shared User Group - 128 Kbps to 2 Mbps downlink / 64 Kbps to 512 Mbps uplink. The cost-effective way to serve multiple small locations, our Shared User Group service provides shared bandwidth within a dedicated user group, with burst capability, allowing you to manage uncertain or variable traffic patterns and a dynamic, developing subscriber base.
  
• Dedicated Internet Trunking - 4 Mbps to 45 Mbps downlink / 1 Mbps to 8 Mbps uplink. The fast, reliable way for regional and local ISPs who have a shortage of terrestrial infrastructure or capacity in certain regions to connect to the Internet backbone in the US or Europe.

Internet Trunking Features:

• Full duplex connectivity with asymmetric configurations designed to transport up to 4 times the data from the Internet backbone to your subscribers
  
• Simplex connectivity through Forward Only service for those with terrestrial alternatives
  
• Important middle-mile connections to upgrade services and extend service reach
  
• Asymmetrical bandwidth connections that allow bit rates to increase quickly as needs grow
  
• Tier 1 Internet backbone direct access
  
• Multi-homed service with fully redundant access through multiple connectivity to Tier 1 ISPs
  
• Burst availability to supplement bandwidth requirements
  
• Optional Throughput Enhancement using the Mentat XR10Basic Shared Group Basic Shared Group Dedicated Return Dedicated satellite protocol-translation program

Internet Trunking Basic

Shared User Group

Dedicated Internet Trunking

Throughput:

128 kbps - 8 Mbps Forward 64 kbps - 2 Mbps Return

128 kbps - 2 Mbps*Forward (per site)64 kbps - 512 kbps Return (per site)

Up to 45 Mbps Forward Up to 8 Mbps Return

Asymmetric:

Yes

Yes

Yes

Symmetric:

Yes

Yes

Yes

Simplex(Forward Only):

Yes

Yes

Yes

Burst:

No

Yes - Within User Group(Max. return throughput from a site is 2 Mbps)

No

TCP Throughput Enhancement:

Yes

Yes

Yes

Carrier Type:

DVB

DVB

Digital Carrier

Outdoor Terminal Equip/Earth Station:

C-Band: 2.4m+**

C-Band: 2.4m+**

Connectivity Specific

Indoor Equipment:

DVB Terminal***Optional Throughput Enhancement Equip.

DVB Terminal***Optional Throughput Enhancement Equip.

Digital Modem Optional Throughput Enhancement Equip.

Committed Information Rate:

128 kbps - 8 Mbps

128 kbps - 2 Mbps

Up to 45 Mbps