Just a few years ago it was pretty easy to select your ISP's backbone provider. Your choices were limited to a few large firms—my how the times have changed.

A few years ago, it was pretty easy to select your ISP operation's backbone connection because your choices were nearly unlimited. More recently, it's been a matter of contacting your local telco or getting wholesale ports from a handful of wholesalers.

Today, ISP operators have to decide what technology their ISP will leverage to access new bandwidth resources and transport services, in order to reach new customers.

Colocation used to be a way to add digital subscriber line services to your ISP's portfolio. Of course, today you can colocate your web servers at global data centers or partner with a fiber optic firm to leverage data transport over high-speed ATM switching or IP technologies.

ISP-Planet can't tell you which backbone provider is right for your business, but we can provide you with a time-saving resource to help guide you through the selection process. Only you can determine which backbone provider is right for your ISP.

Whether your ISP is seeking to expand its service offering, extend services to new markets, or simply grow your ISP's profits, ISP-Planet's Backbone Directory is a great place to start.

Providers listed in ISP-Planet's Backbone Directory offer diverse services—from transport over traditional copper lines, coaxial connectivity, wireless access, or satellite feeds. So take your time and carefully review each company's service offering.

You're about to determine the future of your ISP operation for years to come. ISP-Planet makes it a little easier for you to discover all your options.