Our provider's network strategy consists of a combination of transit service and long-haul circuits with peering relationships. Most competitors have no NAP presence, and few of which own and maintain their own network and instead co-locate on other provider's network altogether.

Over 200Mb of aggregate bandwidth is currently maintained on 4 transit circuits from UUNet Technologies, Sprint Communications, and Global Crossing. All of these connections are full 45 Mb DS-3 circuits. Additionally, long-haul peering is maintained to the AADS NAP in Chicago, where our provider's peer with 43 network providers.

Our Provider's Network Strategy is Unique to Most other Web Hosting Firms
It is important to consider your service provider's network strategy, as it is an indication of their commitment to Quality of Service (QoS). Clearly, service providers who choose an inferior provider of bandwidth services will likewise provide sub-standard performance when it comes to speed and uptime of their service. Typically, cost-cutting and price sensitivity will show up in the network strategy. This is precisely why our providers are one of few with public disclosure of their network strategy.

A Balance of Transit and Long-Haul Peering Relationships with Emphasis on QoS
Our providers are committed to a long-term network strategy that is economical, yet very reliable and provides a high quality of service. We like to think of their network strategy as the benchmark for nearly all other SME web hosting companies. The mixture of transit and long-haul, cross-country circuits allow the utilization of top-notch providers, yet still peer with smaller national providers and ISPs at public Network Access Points (NAPs). As the only Small Market Enterprise (SME) web hosting provider that makes its MRTG network utilization graphs publicly accessible, our providers clearly have nothing to hide, and a lot to tout. The 100% Cisco switched network, both internal and national, ensure the highest QoS possible.