Carrier Grade Ethernet Services

As a leader in providing high-performing Ethernet Solutions, Consolidated Communications holds Carrier Ethernet 2.0 certifications from the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) for Ethernet Private Line, Ethernet Virtual Private Line and Ethernet Access services.*

What does MEF certification mean to our customers? The CE2.0 certification process is a very rigorous exercise involving hundreds of test cases. Certification demonstrates our company’s commitment to delivering solutions that meet the stringent requirements set by MEF, the global body that oversees standards for carrier grade, interoperable Ethernet services. 

Meeting the Challenges of a Hyper-Connected World

 Our certification also highlights Consolidated Communications' ability to deliver best-in-class, standards-based Ethernet services that are seamless – with interoperability and performance features no matter the location.

Statements from a Consolidated Communications press release:

“Certification strengthens our ability to provide high-performance, carrier grade Ethernet services, having met the strictest requirements of large enterprise clients and carriers,” said Doug Abolt, vice president of commercial product management, Consolidated Communications. “We’re proud to have achieved this certification and be able to deliver scalable, reliable next-generation Ethernet services to enterprise and carrier customers across the diverse metro and rural markets we serve.”

“MEF congratulates Consolidated Communications for demonstrating performance excellence,” said Kevin Vachon, COO, “MEF congratulates Consolidated Communications for demonstrating performance excellence,” said Kevin Vachon, COO, MEF.


* MEF certification was achieved prior to acquisition of FairPoint Communications. Additional certification(s) will be pursued, as appropriate, as the network continues to expand and evolve.