NEW YORK, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- AboveNet Communications, Inc., a leading provider of fiber connectivity solutions, has expanded its Metro Ethernet portfolio with the addition of any-to-any and hub and spoke networking configurations. These dedicated, high-bandwidth multipoint solutions cost-effectively support:

• Data Center and Server Consolidation
• Financial data distribution/applications
• Extranets/Collaboration
• Financial data distribution/applications
• Rich media and video streaming
• And more

AboveNet Metro Ethernet eLAN and eHub services provide networks with greater flexibility and bandwidth-scalability compared to limited point-to-point networks. These multipoint Ethernet solutions can offer more cost-effective connectivity than ATM, Frame and other multipoint technologies when connecting three or more metro customer locations.

AboveNet's CTO, Rajiv Datta, said, 'These new services provide customers with more choices to help them meet their metro connectivity needs, while they reap the benefits of Ethernet connectivity delivered by AboveNet's fiber-powered model.'

Depending on the network configuration chosen, AboveNet's customers can benefit from:

• Simplicity and cost saving features
  • No space and power needed at customer location; delivered via fiber handoff
  • Modular network and flat price structure: simplifies customer network planning
  • No restrictions in the ILECs/IXCs Local Access and Transport Areas (LATAs); all AboveNet intra-metro locations qualify for service
  • Cost-effective solution for extranets/collaboration with customers, partners and vendors
  • Helps simplify and standardize management of IT policies
  • IP add-on option available

• Dedicated bandwidth
  • Guaranteed packet delivery
  • No AboveNet link oversubscription
  • Customer can choose different bandwidth levels per network location

The Metro Ethernet eLAN and eHub services offer bandwidth speeds of 100mbps, 1Gbps, 2Gbps, 3Gbps, 5Gbps and 10GbE depending on the chosen network configuration.

To learn more go to www.above.net.

About AboveNet, Inc

AboveNet provides fiber optic connectivity solutions for business and carriers. Its private optical network delivers key network and IP services in and among 15 top U.S. metro markets and London, UK. Its network is widely used in demanding markets such as financial services, media, health care, retail and government.

SOURCE AboveNet Communications, Inc.