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It’s more than a communications network.
It’s a better way to do business.
What if business networks and communication were easy? And faster. What if you
could focus more on business and less on technology? VantagePoint — our state-of-theart, fiber-based core network and Ethernet-based services are designed to help you work
efficiently on a reliable network every day. It’s everything you need for voice, data and
video communications. And it’s all from FairPoint — the only provider in northern New
England to provide ubiquitous, high-performance coverage to the region.
Key Features
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VantagePoint is the largest IP/MPLS based network in Maine, New Hampshire
and Vermont. Our network is the result of a more than $90 million investment in
communication infrastructure and technology, with more than 411 miles of new fiber in
the northern New England region. Whether you’re a large or small business, no one else
can satisfy your networking demands like the VantagePoint Network and VantagePoint
Services. And, if you’re looking to go green, know that the VantagePoint Network and
VantagePoint Services are energy efficient, with a small footprint, and technology that
supports remote work environments.
Introducing VantagePoint Services. Higher performance. Higher reliability. Lower costs.
Your network is the lifeline of your business. So why not select a partner who has the
network and services that leverage today’s technology and is designed to integrate emerging
technology and services? The VantagePoint infrastructure provides you with superior
performance through a suite of high bandwidth services that are economical and reliable. We
also offer a variety of lower cost solutions that require less expensive equipment, helping you
reduce capital and operating expenses. VantagePoint Services come with peace of mind as
well as our reliable, fully redundant, self-healing network for both you and your remote users.
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Securely configured network
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Fully meshed architecture with
superior network resiliency
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Converges your voice, video, and
data networks with one provider
over one network
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Flexible, scalable bandwidth with
software-based provisioning
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Designed to accommodate
emerging IP technologies and
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Lowers total cost of ownership
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Simplified network management
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Seamless integration with
existing services
Internet services with ADSL2+ technology. Get better, faster. We believe in a
better Internet experience. So we’ve upgraded our network infrastructure with ADSL2+
technology — allowing higher speed options and providing Internet service to new areas.
Our Internet services come with 24/7/365 dedicated technical support exclusively for
business customers. When you call 1.800.314.9209, your call is expedited to knowledgeable
technicians who will work with you to keep your service running smoothly.
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With download speed options that range from 768 Kbps to
15 Mbps with even faster speeds planned for the future, we
deliver the speed and reliability you need for everything from
security monitoring to data and file transfers to online backup
and storage. Plus, the VantagePoint network is designed to easily
accommodate new technology like next generation Internet
Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
Ethernet Dedicated Internet Access to keep up with your
growing business. Our resilient Internet transport service
gives you broadband speeds ranging from 1 Mbps to 1 Gbps
— dedicated bandwidth that easily supports multiple users
and bandwidth-intensive applications like video conferencing
and e-learning. This service is delivered through an Ethernet
point-to-point connection. What’s more, it integrates seamlessly
into your local area network (LAN).
VantagePoint Ethernet services. All together now.
The VantagePoint suite of IP/MPLS-based Ethernet services
let you connect all your locations, users, and applications on
a single seamless, high performance network. Whether you
need private or virtual transport services, we provide integrated
voice, data and video communications up to 10 Gbps through
several service types including point-to-point (E-Line),
multipoint-to-multipoint (E-LAN), Virtual Private Line/LAN
Services (VPLS) and IP-virtual private networks.
VantagePoint Network: Traditional Services
VantagePoint Network: VantagePoint Services
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Integrating Existing and New Technologies
User Network Interface (UNI)
Resilient Cross Connect
The VantagePoint IP/MPLS network supports today’s
technology as well as the VantagePoint Ethernet-based services.
One provider to support all of your communication needs.
VantagePoint Network: Traditional Services
VantagePoint Network: VantagePoint Services
User Network Interface (UNI)
Resilient Cross Connect
50 Mbps Ethernet over SONET
45 Mbps DS3
50 Mbps Ethernet over SONET
45 Mbps DS3
100 Mbps Fiber Ethernet
30 Mbps FTTx
100 Mbps Fiber Ethernet
30 Mbps FTTx
10 Mbps Ethernet over Copper
1.5 Mbps DS1
10 Mbps Ethernet over Copper
1.5 Mbps DS1
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15 Mbps High Speed Internet ADSL2+
155 Mbps Ethernet over SONET
15 Mbps High Speed Internet ADSL2+
155 Mbps Ethernet over SONET
3 Mbps NxDS1
3 Mbps NxDS1
1 Gbps Fiber Ethernet
1 Gbps Fiber Ethernet
Call 1.866.984.3001 or email us at [email protected]
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Customer Service: 1.866.984.3001. Services subject to change. Subject to applicable Service Level Agreement. Speed and uninterrupted service not guaranteed.
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