Express Connect
Enterprise-grade connectivity at data centre speed
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Express Connect delivers high-performance, low-latency, point-to-point fibre connectivity tailored for mission-critical enterprise applications, all with the simplicity of a single-class service.
Express Connect delivers high-performance, low-latency, point-to-point fibre connectivity tailored for mission-critical enterprise applications, all with the simplicity of a single-class service. Deployed in select locations like Data Centres, Express Connect enables rapid provisioning (within four business hours) by leveraging pre-spliced optical infrastructure.
With High Traffic Class bandwidth, 9100-byte MTU support and full redundancy options as standard, Express Connect is built for demanding workloads where uptime and performance are non-negotiable.
Availability
Express Connect is only available in locations where Chorus has completed a deployment.
As of launch on 16 June 2025, Express Connect is available at Data Centre 220 initially:
Name | Ordering TLC |
Data Centre 220 Auckland | 104200185 |
Express Connect plans at a glance
Variant: | Express Connect Basic | Express Connect Premium | Express Connect Premium | Express Connect Premium | Express Connect Premium |
High Traffic Class: | 0 | 1000 Mbps | 2000 Mbps | 4000 Mbps | 10000 Mbps |
Low Traffic Class: | 1000 Mbps | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Technology: | Point-to-Point Ethernet | Point-to-Point Ethernet | Point-to-Point Ethernet | Point-to-Point Ethernet | Point-to-Point Ethernet |
Customer Termination: | Glass-only | Glass-only | Glass-only | Glass-only | Glass-only |
Transparent VLAN: | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
MTU Size: | 2000 | 9100 | 9100 | 9100 | 9100 |
MAC Limit: | 32 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
L2CP: | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
New Connection Provisioning SLA: | 4 Business Hours | 4 Business Hours | 4 Business Hours | 4 Business Hours | 4 Business Hours |
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- Single class of service – Express Connect Premium uses strictly prioritised High Traffic Class bandwidth end-to-end. No complex QoS tagging is needed, simplifying deployment while ensuring consistent, low-latency performance for all traffic.
- 9100 bytes MTU size – Optimised for jumbo frames, Express Connect reduces protocol overhead and boosts efficiency for data-intensive applications, matching the standards of premium enterprise products.
- Built-in redundancy – Every deployment includes dual OLTs (where feasible) with redundant backhaul uplinks, minimizing single points of failure. This multi-layer resiliency ensures uptime for critical operations.
- Deploy in four business hours or less – Pre-installed OLTs and pre-spliced optical frames eliminate most field work, enabling near-instant turn-up compared to traditional fibre products. Roll out new connections faster than ever.
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16/06/2025