Enterprise definition

Type II / Off-Net Circuits

Partner-carrier access for places outside the direct Quad State Internet fiber footprint.

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What it means

A Type II or off-net circuit uses a partner carrier for part of the path. Quad State Internet stays the customer-facing relationship while coordinating the partner access behind the scenes.

Where it fits

  • Locations outside the direct fiber footprint
  • Multi-site customers that want one relationship
  • Temporary or permanent access where construction is not practical
  • National locations that need to reach Quad State Internet services or interconnection points

What we'll talk through with you

  • What address needs service?
  • Is the goal Internet, private transport, or interconnection access?
  • What carrier options exist at that location?
  • What installation interval and contract term are acceptable?
  • Does the site require diversity or a later direct build?
Important context Off-net access can move faster than construction, but pricing, availability, and support details depend on the partner path.

How it shows up in a real project

An enterprise has one site outside the direct footprint but wants the same DIA and support relationship. Quad State Internet sources a partner access path and manages the service.

Learn the goal

We start by translating the business need into endpoints, capacity, term, resiliency, and support expectations.

Map the meet points

We identify carrier meet points, IX ports, cloud on-ramps, colocation footprints, or private handoffs that matter.

Choose the model

The answer may be DIA, IP Transit, Type II access, dark fiber, wavelength, IRU, managed transport, or a blend.

Build the path

Quad State Internet can build, coordinate, light, monitor, document, and support the route after turn-up.

Related things to learn

DIA Business Internet with dedicated bandwidth, static IPs, routing support, and a clear upgrade path. Private Ethernet A private Layer 2 path between locations, delivered as Ethernet instead of public Internet. Interconnection Points Places where networks meet to exchange traffic, buy transit, reach cloud platforms, or connect private paths. Private Backbone A private network spine that connects your sites, carriers, cloud paths, and interconnection points.
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