Benefits of AMPATH
Provides high-speed connectivity to Internet2, US and non-US NRNs at a very low cost:
- DS3s to Miami are free (most expensive and challenging part)
- Costs for circuits to transit networks, engineering and operations are shared among all participants.
By working together, everyone will benefit.
Scales well as bandwidth requirements grow.
Leverages ability to purchase more bandwidth for the Research and Education community.