{"id":16948,"date":"2019-04-01T08:12:55","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T06:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savecall.de\/ethernet-vs-wave-decision-tree\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T09:29:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T07:29:16","slug":"ethernet-vs-wave-decision-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.savecall.de\/en\/ethernet-vs-wave-decision-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethernet vs. Wave – Decision tree"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Ethernet vs. Wave – Decision tree<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Trusted Advisor for IT & Telecommunications Sourcing<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Ethernet or Wave decision aid<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The right path to the right Site Connectivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ethernet or Wave decision aid<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Ethernet or Wave? Both technologies offer high performance, but differ in terms of structure, costs and scalability. The SAVECALL decision tree helps to find the optimum solution based on bandwidth, location requirements and infrastructure needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In a nutshell:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ethernet:<\/strong> Ideal for flexible Site Connectivity with medium bandwidth requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Private Ethernet:<\/strong> Maximum security through dedicated connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Wave:<\/strong> For large data volumes and low latency at high bandwidths<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Private Wave:<\/strong> Tailor-made solution for demanding enterprise networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Availability:<\/strong> Dependent on carrier infrastructure and regional connection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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The solution:<\/strong> SAVECALL supports you in selecting, testing and implementing the optimum network technology for your site connectivity<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What this article covers:<\/strong> This article shows the SAVECALL decision tree for Ethernet and Wave and explains what the choice depends on. The key question: which technology best meets your requirements in terms of bandwidth, security and future viability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Table of contents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The decision tree for Ethernet and Wave<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
How SAVECALL supports you<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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The decision tree for Ethernet and Wave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In our last blog<\/a>, we provided an overview of various Ethernet site coupling products. Every carrier has its own understanding, and not all Ethernet coupling is the same. We have drawn up a decision tree to provide further help in deciding on Ethernet coupling. Based on your bandwidth requirements, you can now easily identify the ideal Ethernet product for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please bear in mind that not all Ethernet products are available everywhere in the world. An availability check at your respective locations is unavoidable. However, experience has shown that we can provide you with this information very quickly. Simply send us a list of locations with the required bandwidth information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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SAVECALL decision diagram for Ethernet and Wave network solutions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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SAVECALL decision diagram for Ethernet and Wave solutions in the corporate network<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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How SAVECALL supports your Ethernet vs Wave choice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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For a deeper technical comparison, SAVECALL advises vendor-neutrally which Ethernet network<\/a> or Wave solution<\/a> is available at your location and fits your bandwidth and security needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
The decision tree provides a first orientation between Ethernet and Wave, but does not replace an availability check at the respective location. Send us a list of locations with the required bandwidth information, and we will quickly check which solution is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Written by<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frank Frommknecht<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Key Account Consultant, SAVECALL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has supported companies for more than 20 years in selecting and optimising their connectivity solutions. His focus: making complex telecommunications understandable from the customer’s perspective and finding the right solution strategically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Kostenloser<\/span> Expertentermin<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Sources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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SAVECALL: Ethernet Network, advantages, providers & prices, savecall.de\/en\/ethernet-network<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
SAVECALL: Dark fiber vs. managed wavelength, savecall.de\/en\/dark-fiber-vs-managed-wavelength<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
SAVECALL: Enterprise WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS & Ethernet, savecall.de\/en\/wan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Frequently asked questions about Ethernet vs Wave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When is Ethernet the right choice for site connectivity?<\/strong>
Ethernet is ideal for flexible site connectivity with medium bandwidth requirements. It is delivered as a packet-switched network via the carrier and is typically the more cost-effective choice compared to Wave solutions. Ethernet fits well when cost and flexibility matter more than a dedicated, guaranteed bandwidth.<\/p> <\/div>
What is the difference between Ethernet and Private Ethernet?<\/strong>
Standard Ethernet runs as a logically separated service over a shared physical access, known as a multi-service network. Private Ethernet instead uses dedicated connections and therefore offers maximum security, but is usually more expensive and only available from higher bandwidths upward. The choice depends on the security and bandwidth needs at the location.<\/p> <\/div>
When is Wave the better choice over Ethernet?<\/strong>
Wave is suited for large data volumes and low latency at high bandwidths. Using a wavelength in the optical backbone, it provides a dedicated, end-to-end connection, often with significantly higher bandwidths than classic Ethernet. Wave is the right choice when performance and guaranteed capacity are the priority.<\/p> <\/div>
What does Private Wave offer over standard Wave?<\/strong>
Private Wave is a tailor-made solution for demanding enterprise networks with a genuine, closed, optical port-to-port mapping. This gives it the highest level of control and isolation within Wave technology, suited to companies with especially critical applications and high security requirements.<\/p> <\/div>
What does the availability of Ethernet and Wave depend on?<\/strong>
The availability of both technologies depends on the respective carrier infrastructure and the regional connection at the location. Not all products are available everywhere in the world to the same extent, so an availability check at the respective locations is unavoidable before making a decision.<\/p> <\/div>
How does SAVECALL help decide between Ethernet and Wave?<\/strong>
SAVECALL supports you in selecting, testing and implementing the optimum network technology for your company. Based on a list of locations with the required bandwidth information, SAVECALL checks vendor-neutrally which Ethernet or Wave solution is available at the respective locations and fits your requirements.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n
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