10G WAN service

 A **10G WAN** (Wide Area Network) refers to an internet connection with **10 Gigabits per second (10Gbps) speeds**, typically delivered by ISPs (Internet Service Providers) to businesses, data centers, or high-end residential users.  


### **Key Aspects of 10G WAN:**

1. **Speed & Performance**  

   - **10Gbps download/upload** (symmetrical or asymmetrical).  

   - Supports **ultra-low latency**, ideal for cloud computing, large-scale backups, and real-time applications.  


2. **How It’s Delivered**  

   - **Fiber Optic (XGS-PON, GPON, Active Ethernet)** – Most common for 10G WAN.  

   - **Dedicated Fiber Leases** – Used by enterprises and data centers.  

   - **Coaxial (DOCSIS 4.0)** – Some cable ISPs (like Comsoon) offer **multi-gig over coax**, but true 10G is rare.  

   - **Wireless (5G mmWave, Fixed Wireless)** – Experimental in some areas.  


3. **Hardware Requirements**  

   - **10G-capable modem/router** (e.g., **Ubiquiti UDM Pro, MikroTik CCR, Cisco ASR**).  

   - **10G SFP+ or RJ45 WAN port** (many consumer routers max out at 2.5G/5G).  

   - **Enterprise-grade firewalls/switches** if handling large traffic.  


4. **Use Cases**  

   - **Data Centers** – High-speed cloud access, server hosting.  

   - **Businesses** – Video production, VoIP, remote work at scale.  

   - **Prosumers/Home Labs** – If available, for future-proofing.  


5. **Limitations**  

   - **Availability** – Very few ISPs offer true 10G WAN (mostly **business-tier**).  

   - **Cost** – Extremely expensive ($300+/month for business plans).  

   - **Infrastructure** – Requires **fiber to the premises (FTTP)**.  


### **10G WAN vs. 10G LAN**  

| Feature          | **10G WAN** | **10G LAN** |  

|-----------------|------------|------------|  

| **Speed**       | 10Gbps Internet | 10Gbps Local Network |  

| **Use Case**    | ISP-provided | Internal file transfers, NAS, servers |  

| **Hardware**    | 10G modem, ISP support | 10G switches, NICs, cabling |  

| **Cost**        | High (ISP fees) | Moderate (self-managed) |  


### **ISPs Offering 10G WAN (Select Regions)**  

- **AT&T Fiber (5Gbps/10Gbps plans)**  

- **Google Fiber (8Gbps/10Gbps)**  

- **Comsoon (10G over DOCSIS 4.0, limited areas)**  

- **Local Fiber Providers (e.g., Sonic, Ziply Fiber)**  


### **Future of 10G WAN**  

- **More ISPs are rolling out multi-gig (2.5G/5G) before 10G.**  

- **DOCSIS 4.0 could bring 10G to cable users (but with latency tradeoffs).**  



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