Wavelengths

Yes - and we go even further. In addition to metro, intercity, and interstate wavelength services, we offer transatlantic transport for customers who need ultra-high-performance connectivity between continents. Whether you’re moving Ethernet or native wavelength traffic, our transatlantic service delivers low-latency, secure, and scalable optical transport between North America, Europe, Singapore, and Australia. It’s ideal for global enterprises, content providers, and government agencies with international operations.

Wavelengths are commonly used for data center interconnection, backup and disaster recovery, cloud access, and latency-sensitive applications like financial trading or video transport. They’re also ideal for linking geographically dispersed campuses or government offices that need secure, high-performance connectivity.

We offer scalable bandwidth options typically starting from 10 Gbps and ranging up to 400 Gbps per wavelength. Multiple wavelengths can also be bundled for multi-terabit solutions. This flexibility supports everything from data center interconnects to large-scale government infrastructure.

Wavelength services are inherently reliable, and resilience can be further enhanced with optional protection schemes like 1+1 redundancy and route diversity. For even greater assurance, we offer Optical Supervisory Channel Network Protection (OSCNP) - a monitoring and failover system that rides on a separate control wavelength alongside your data. OSCNP continuously checks the health of the optical path, and in the event of a fault, it can trigger fast rerouting or switch to a standby wavelength to maintain service continuity. This makes it ideal for critical infrastructure and enterprise applications where downtime is not an option.

Wavelength services offer extremely low latency because there’s no packet switching or routing involved - data flows directly over a dedicated optical channel. The only delay is the speed of light over fiber, plus minimal amplification or regeneration delay if applicable. This makes it ideal for mission-critical and time-sensitive traffic.

Absolutely. Since a wavelength operates at the physical layer, it’s protocol-agnostic. You can transport Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SONET/SDH, or custom data formats, allowing flexibility in how you integrate it into your network.

Traditional fiber services may use shared infrastructure and bandwidth allocation, whereas a wavelength gives you a dedicated optical channel across the fiber. That means consistent performance, lower jitter, and greater control over your transport layer. It’s a layer 1 service, unlike Ethernet or MPLS, which operate at higher network layers.

Provisioning lead time depends on factors such as route availability, distance, and infrastructure readiness. For locations on our existing fiber footprint, wavelengths can often be provisioned within 2 to 6 weeks, depending on capacity and equipment availability. However, if a new site requires fiber build-out, lateral construction, or cross-connects within a data center, the timeline may extend to several months due to permitting, civil works, and coordination with facility providers. We provide clear, upfront delivery estimates for each order and manage the entire process - from design and engineering to activation - ensuring your service is delivered as efficiently and transparently as possible.

We provide enterprise-grade Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure performance, reliability, and peace of mind. Our standard SLAs cover key metrics such as uptime (typically 99.98% or higher), latency, jitter, and mean time to repair (MTTR), all backed by 24/7 network monitoring and support. For customers with critical operations - such as government agencies, healthcare networks, or financial institutions - we offer custom SLA options with enhanced guarantees and response times. These SLAs are tailored to meet your specific application requirements, ensuring your transport layer is as dependable as your business demands.

Yes, wavelength services are designed with scalability in mind. As your bandwidth requirements increase, additional wavelengths can be provisioned on the same fiber pair without the need for major infrastructure changes. We support upgrades from 10 Gbps to 400 Gbps and beyond, with the ability to light multiple parallel wavelengths for multi-terabit capacity. Whether you’re expanding across regions, adding data centers, or onboarding new applications, our service grows with you - delivering consistent performance, low latency, and room to scale on demand.

You’ll need optical transceivers (such as DWDM SFP+, QSFP28, etc.) and compatible transport gear like routers, switches, or muxponders. We can provide guidance or manage the equipment as part of a managed wavelength solution. Alternatively, customers with in-house capabilities can use their own optical hardware.

Pricing for wavelength services is based on several key factors: distance, bandwidth, route type (metro, intercity, long-haul, or transcontinental), and redundancy requirements such as protected or diverse paths. Shorter metro links are generally more cost-effective, while long-haul and transatlantic wavelengths involve higher infrastructure and amplification costs. Additional elements like cross-connect fees, equipment leasing, or managed service options can also influence pricing. We offer flexible contract terms and volume-based discounts, and our team works closely with you to design a cost-efficient solution that aligns with your performance needs, growth plans, and budget expectations.

A wavelength service provides high-capacity, point-to-point connectivity by delivering dedicated optical wavelengths over a carrier’s fiber network. Each wavelength operates at a specific frequency of light and behaves like a private data pipeline between two sites. It’s ideal for organizations requiring guaranteed bandwidth and ultra-low latency.

Yes, wavelength services are inherently secure due to their dedicated, physical-layer nature - your data never traverses shared IP networks. For added protection, encryption can be applied at the customer equipment layer. This makes wavelengths a preferred option for defense, health, and regulated industries.