EFM-ETHERNET FIRST MILE
ETHERNET FIRST MILE IS AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO DELIVER A DEDICATED LINE TO YOUR BUSINESS
GET EFM FROM ONLY £125 PER MONTH
AN EXCLUSIVE INTERNET CONNECTION FOR YOUR BUSINESS
WHAT IS EFM?
Ethernet First Mile offers its users an almost unparalleled level of connection. As EFM is a dedicated service it can provide identical upload and download speeds of up to 10 or 20Mbps. Ethernet First Mile is a great alternative to an Ethernet Leased Line, you get all the advantages of Fibre Ethernet without the investment costs.
THE RIGHT SERVICE FOR YOU
SoConnect provide a wide range of data services and finding the right one for your business can be tricky, to find out which data service is right for your business and to find out which services are available in your area please fill out the form opposite or contact our sales team at sales@soconnect.co.uk or call us on 0333 240 1824.
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EFM-ETHERNET FIRST MILE
DEDICATED, RELIABLE, HIGH-SPEED CONNECTIVITY FROM £125 PER MONTH
IS EFM SUITABLE FOR MY BUSINESS?
GROWING BUSINESS
With symmetrical speeds of up to 20Mb, Ethernet First Mile can easily support VoIP systems and hosted services for small to medium businesses.
DEDICATED BANDWIDTH
An exclusive line to your business premise meaning you won’t share your line with another business and your speeds won’t slow down during peak times.
RELIABLE & RESILIENT
Guaranteed 99.95% up-time backed by our 6-hour fix time. Even if a component line fails, EFM will continue to deliver a connection to your business.
HOW DOES EFM WORK?
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE EFM?
EFM FAQ'S
What are the benefits of SoConnect EFM?
- Dedicated symmetrical bandwidth
- Uncontended 1:1 service
- 99.99% uptime
- 6 Hour SLA
Can I receive EFM (Ethernet in the First Mile)?
EFM availability is dependent on user location and proximity to enabled exchanges. The closer you are to an enabled exchange, the more bandwidth you will receive. We can check availability in your area – please call us on 0333 240 1824 or email sales@soconnect.co.uk.
What contract terms are available?
Our contract terms can run either over 12 months or three years. We also offer EFM as ‘wires-only’ (just the connectivity) or as a ‘Managed Service’ (with a managed router).
Is there a delivery time?
EFM (Ethernet in the First Mile) is a service that needs to be provisioned on the local telecoms network. Standard delivery time is 45-90 working days, subject to location. We can check delivery time for your area – please call us on 0333 240 1824 or email sales@soconnect.co.uk.
How many IP addresses does the EFM service offer?
Four IP addresses are allocated as standard, two of which are useable. You can apply for additional IP addresses at the time of order for a one-off fee of £100.
How reliable is EFM (Ethernet in the First Mile)?
EFM is extremely resilient. If you lose connectivity on one copper pair, the other pairs remain live. For example, on a 4 Pair service, you retain 75% bandwidth if connectivity is lost on one pair. Our SLA for EFM at SoConnect is a 6 hour guaranteed fix. We have a network of engineers nationwide who can be routed to site within 2-3 hours if required.
ETHERNET FIRST MILE OPTIONS AND PRICING
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EFM 10 Mbps From:
- Dedicated line for your business
- Symmetrical upload & download speeds
- Delivered over 2 copper pairs
- 6 hour fault fix time
EFM 20 Mbps From:
- Dedicated line for your business
- Symmetrical upload & download speeds
- Delivered over 4 copper pairs
- 6 hour fault fix time