Coverage Area

New Edge Networks operates one of the largest ATM networks in the world. With 800 ATM switches deployed, we offer the greatest ATM switch density of any carrier on the North American continent. Our diverse network, with carrier-class multi-service Alcatel switches, enables us to deliver Frame Relay, ATM, IP, Private Line, and business-class DSL services to just about anywhere in the country.

Built around 21 regional aggregation points (RAPs) located in major metropolitan areas, our network extends into several hundred markets - including rural and semi-rural towns and cities. We house all of our RAP sites in "carrier hotels," or secure collocation facilities, and deploy all remaining terminal sites at local exchange carrier (LEC) central office locations.

The New Edge Networks backbone is a nationwide system of protected optical transport configured for redundant service. By coupling layer 1 protection with layer 2 dynamic rerouting, New Edge can provide a rock-solid base for transport. We have selected a variety of tier-1 transport providers, greatly reducing our exposure to fiber cuts and other catastrophic failures through diversification. Our national ATM network, paired with a parallel IP backbone, offers customers an extremely flexible network capable of meeting almost any requirement.

When it comes to reliable performance New Edge delivers:

• Approximately 68 carrier-class Cisco routers serving locations in over 30 major metropolitan markets
• DSL services in over 11,700 Central Offices nationwide - largest DSL coverage in the country
• Dedicated Internet access services, including T-1, DS-3, OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, and Ethernet in over 30 metropolitan markets nationwide
• Frame Relay and Private Line access into 97% of all U.S. LATAs, and coverage in over 160 countries internationally
• 800-node ATM network connecting to the Internet at 27 points - no long backhauls, no latency issues
• Nationwide NNI coverage and connectivity with most major carriers on reliable 10+ year network
• Connectivity to three global Tier 1 providers: AT&T, Level 3, and Cable & Wireless
• Long-term agreements and buying power with fiber providers, allows us to choose diverse and low-cost pathways for Private Line traffic
• A state-of-the-art Network Operations Center, providing 24X7 network monitoring and end-to-end trouble shooting

New Edge Networks maintains network-to-network interfaces (NNIs) with every RBOC in the nation and supplemental coverage NNIs to a variety of independent LECs. We peer with national ISPs, large hosting providers, and regional telephone companies like Yahoo, Broadwing, Digex, and SBC Internet to further benefit our customers. When we promise Better Business Broadband - we deliver it!