Carrier Ethernet is a scalable, standardised (MEF 3.0) Layer 2 network service used to connect sites for private network and cloud connectivity, supporting voice, video and non-IP traffic as an alternative to traditional Layer 3 IP VPNs.
Carrier Ethernet
Scalable, reliable and feature-rich Carrier Ethernet network solution for all businesses.
Network solutions that help your business grow
Carrier Ethernet is a secure, standardised way to connect your business sites, cloud services and applications over a single, reliable network; carrying voice, video and data traffic.
What sets Lumea apart is choice: Carrier Ethernet delivered over our own fibre network for maximum control, or via our business nbn™ Enterprise Ethernet partnership for broader reach, letting you pick the delivery method that fits your business, rather than being locked into just one.
Features and benefits
Scalability
Supports speeds ranging from 2Mbps to 10Gbps, empowering your growing business to scale in a dynamic environment.
Privacy
Secure Layer 2 connectivity supporting point-to-point or point-to-multipoint connections, so your traffic stays private and isolated from the public internet.
Coverage
LCE network offers CBD, Metro, regional and nbn POI coverage using aerial and underground fibre.
Deliver fast, highly reliable services
Lumea's network offers low network latency, keeping real-time voice, video and latency-sensitive applications running smoothly.
Why choose Lumea
Proven Capability
A specialist telecommunications provider with an experienced team, strong network resources, and tailored solutions to meet diverse requirements.
Robust Infrastructure
Established assets supported by extensive regional PoPs and a secure, diverse OPGW network backbone.
Quality Assurance
Consistent service excellence delivered through rigorous quality control, structured procedures and comprehensive assurance processes.
How carrier ethernet works
E-Line Service
LCE E-Line is available in point-to-point or point-to-multipoint configurations, providing unmatched connectivity across geographically dispersed sites.
High-performance with dedicated bandwidth and fast response times. Flexible and scalable, with your choice of bandwidth from 2Mbps to 4Gbps. Designed to MEF 3.0 CE standard and MPLS traffic engineered network.
Legend: Carrier Ethernet Networks (CEN), Ethernet Virtual Circuit (EVC), User Network Interface (UNI).
E-LAN Service
E-LAN service is a multipoint-to-multipoint Ethernet service between two or more sites using a multipoint-to -multipoint EVC.
Bespoke private Ethernet service utilising carrier grade network:
Any-to-any Ethernet configuration providing full mesh connectivity. Manage your own VPN through scalable and secure multipoint connectivity. Maintain discrete pathways, creating separate domains for specific applications or departments on a single network.
Legend: Carrier Ethernet Networks (CEN), Ethernet Virtual Circuit (EVC), User Network Interface (UNI).
E-Access Service
An E-Access Service type defines an access service type that uses an Operator Virtual Circuit (OVC) that associates at least one UNI OVC End Point and one External Network Interface (ENNI) OVC End Point. An OVC is the building block for constructing an EVC spanning multiple Operator Carrier Ethernet networks. Two services variants for E-Access service which shared similar service attribute definitions as EPL and EVPL are defined below.
Legend: Carrier Ethernet Networks (CEN), Operator Virtual Circuit (OVC), External Network Interface (ENNI), User Network Interface (UNI), Ethernet Private Line (EPL), Metro Ethernet Network (MEN)
business nbn™ enterprise ethernet
Lumea's Carrier Ethernet is also delivered via our business nbn™ partnership - using nbn's enterprise and business-grade Layer 2 Ethernet connectivity to reach 26 direct Lumea-fibre-connected Points of Interconnect (POI) across NSW, ACT and VIC. Symmetric speeds from 10Mbps to 10Gbps let you scale affordably.
nbn™ POI Locations
NSW (22 locations) | Berkeley Vale, Blacktown, Campbelltown, Coffs Harbour, Dalley, Edgecliff, Eastern Creek, Gosford, Grafton, Hamilton, Lidcombe, Liverpool, Maitland, Mayfield, Peakhurst, Pendle Hill, Penrith, Queanbeyan, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Windsor, Wollongong |
ACT (1 location) | Civic |
VIC (3 locations) | Bendigo, Port Melbourne Depot, Shepparton |
Enterprise ethernet technical specifications
Ethernet Type | EPL, EP-LAN, Access-EPL, EVPL, EVP-LAN, Access-EVPL |
Service bandwidth | CIR/EIR - see discrepancy note above |
Available Bandwidth Increments | 2Mbps–10Mbps (2M steps), 10–100Mbps (10M steps), 100–500Mbps (50M steps), 500Mbps–1Gbps (100M steps), 1–4Gbps (500M steps), 4-10Gbps (1G steps) |
Class of Service | Three CoS labels (Low/Medium/High) - single-class or multi-class profiles available |
Default EVC MTU Size | 9,000 bytes (9,080 bytes for business nbn™ Enterprise Ethernet access) |
UNI Physical Interface | 100Base-TX, 1000Base-TX, 1000Base-SX/LX, 10GBase-LR/ER |
UNI Protection | Link Aggregation Group (LAG) support across 2 or more UNIs |
Ethernet OAM | IEEE 802.1ag / ITU Y.1731, with levels 6 & 7 available for customer use |
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Talk to our telecommunications team about data services, colocation, or wholesale infrastructure - tailored for government, emergency services, and enterprise.