The Metro Ethernet Forum has defined Carrier Ethernet as a ubiquitous, standardized, carrier-class Service and Network defined by five attributes that distinguish Carrier Ethernet from familiar LAN based Ethernet. It brings the compelling business benefit of the Ethernet cost model to achieve significant savings. For Service Providers it`s a set of certified network elements that connect to transport Carrier Ethernet services for all users, locally & worldwide. Carrier Ethernet services are carried over physical Ethernet networks and other legacy transport technologies. Service providers worldwide are migrating their existing networks to deliver Carrier Ethernet services to Enterprises, businesses & residential end-users.
