What is the difference between EPL and EVPL?

EPL (Ethernet Private Line) is a dedicated point-to-point connection with one circuit between two locations. EVPL (Ethernet Virtual Private Line) allows multiple virtual connections over a single physical port, enabling hub-and-spoke configurations. EVPL is more cost-effective when connecting multiple branch offices to a central location.

How much does business fiber cost in Boston?

Boston Fiber business fiber services vary based on bandwidth, distance, and service type. EPL circuits typically start around $299/month for lower bandwidths. EVPL services offer cost savings for multi-site deployments. Dark fiber and wavelength services are quoted based on specific route requirements. Contact us for a custom quote.

What areas does Boston Fiber cover?

Boston Fiber provides fiber services throughout Metro Boston including Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton, Waltham, and surrounding areas. We leverage multiple carrier partners to reach virtually any commercial address in Eastern Massachusetts from our hub at Coresite Boston datacenter.

How long does fiber installation take?

Installation timelines depend on whether your building is already lit (has existing fiber). On-net buildings can be installed in 2-4 weeks. Near-net locations requiring a short fiber extension typically take 30-60 days. New construction or longer builds may take 60-90+ days. We provide accurate timelines after completing a site survey.

Can I bring my own IP addresses with EPL service?

Yes! EPL and EVPL are Layer 2 transport services, meaning they carry your traffic transparently. You can use your own IP addresses, run your own routing (including BGP), and manage your own network. Boston Fiber provides the pipe - you control what runs through it.

Dark fiber refers to unlit fiber optic strands that you lease and light with your own optical equipment. This gives you complete control over the transmission technology, capacity, and protocols. Dark fiber is ideal for organizations with high bandwidth demands or specialized networking requirements.

Boston Business Fiber - Ethernet Private Line (EPL) & EVPL Services

Connectivity

What is Business Fiber?

Boston Fiber delivers enterprise grade fiber connectivity from our hub at Coresite Boston datacenter directly to your business. Unlike standard internet service, our fiber solutions provide dedicated, private circuits with guaranteed bandwidth and ultra-low latency.

We partner with leading fiber providers across Metro Boston to deliver service to virtually any commercial address. You get a single point of contact and one bill — we handle the complexity of working with underlying carriers.

Why Choose Private Fiber?

Dedicated bandwidth.. not shared with anyone
Guaranteed low latency and jitter for real-time applications
Layer 2 transport.. bring your own IPs and routing
Carrier-grade SLAs with 99.99% uptime
Secure, private circuits that never touch the public internet
Scalable from 10Mbps to 100Gbps

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Fiber Services

EPL Point-to-Point

EVPL Point-to-Multipoint

Dark Fiber Unlit Strands

Wavelengths 1G / 10G / 100G

Coverage Metro Boston

Hub Location Coresite BO1

MEF Certified CE 2.0 / 3.0

Services

What Fiber Services Are Available?

Enterprise connectivity solutions for every use case

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Ethernet Private Line (EPL)

Dedicated point-to-point Layer 2 circuit between your business and Coresite Boston. Perfect for datacenter connectivity, office-to-office links, or establishing a private network backbone.

Dedicated bandwidth (10M - 100G)
Single EVC, high transparency
Symmetrical speeds
MEF CE 2.0 certified

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Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL)

Connect multiple sites over a single port with VLAN separation. Ideal for hub-and-spoke deployments connecting branch offices to a central datacenter or headquarters.

Multiple EVCs per UNI
VLAN-aware service
Cost-effective multi-site
Flexible bandwidth allocation

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Dark Fiber

Lease unlit fiber strands and deploy your own optical equipment. Full control over capacity, protocols, and technology. Perfect for high-bandwidth or specialized requirements.

Complete optical control
Unlimited capacity potential
Long-term cost efficiency
Technology flexibility

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Wavelength Services

Dedicated optical wavelengths for high-capacity point-to-point connectivity. We handle the optical layer while you get guaranteed bandwidth on our DWDM infrastructure.

1G, 10G, 100G options
Low latency transport
Protected or unprotected
Scalable on demand

Use Cases

What Can I Use Business Fiber For?

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Datacenter Connectivity

Connect your office directly to Coresite Boston or any datacenter with private, low-latency fiber. Ideal for hybrid cloud and colo access.

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Disaster Recovery

High-speed replication between production and DR sites. Synchronous replication requires the low latency only fiber can deliver.

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Healthcare & HIPAA

Private circuits for healthcare data that never touch the public internet. Meets strict compliance requirements for patient data.

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Financial Services

Ultra-low latency connectivity for trading, banking, and financial applications where milliseconds matter.

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Education & Research

Connect campuses, research facilities, and libraries with high-bandwidth private networks.

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Carrier Backhaul

Tower backhaul, network extension, and wholesale transport for carriers and WISPs.

FAQ

Business Fiber Questions

Common questions about Boston business fiber services

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What is an Ethernet Private Line (EPL)?

A dedicated point-to-point Layer 2 fiber connection between two locations. Your circuit, your bandwidth — not shared with anyone.

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What's the difference between EPL and EVPL?

EPL is dedicated point-to-point. EVPL allows multiple virtual circuits over one port, ideal for connecting multiple branch offices.

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How much does business fiber cost?

Pricing depends on bandwidth, distance, and building. EPL typically starts around $299/mo. Contact us for a custom quote.

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What areas do you cover?

We serve Metro Boston including Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton, Waltham, and surrounding areas.

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How long does installation take?

On-net buildings: 2-4 weeks. Near-net: 30-60 days. New construction: 60-90+ days. We'll provide accurate timelines after survey.

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Can I use my own IP addresses?

Yes! EPL and EVPL are Layer 2 transport. Bring your own IPs, run BGP, manage your own routing — we provide the pipe.

Process

How Does Fiber Installation Work?

From quote to lit circuit in a few simple steps

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Request Quote

Provide your address and bandwidth requirements. We check serviceability across our carrier partners.

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Site Survey

We validate the install path, identify any construction needs, and confirm final pricing and timeline.

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Construction

Fiber is installed to your premises. We coordinate with building management and handle all permitting.

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Turn-Up

Circuit is tested end-to-end, credentials delivered, and you're connected to Coresite Boston.

Boston Business Fiber