An E-Line is aService Topologiesservice type for connecting exactly 2 UNIs where those 2 UNIs can communicate only with each other. E-Lines are defined in MEF 6.2 and MEF 10.3.
EPL (Ethernet Private Line) and EVPL (Ethernet Virtual Private Line) are both services under the E-Line service type.
E-Lines are used to create, among other solutions:
- Private lines
- Ethernet Internet access
- Replacement for TDM private lines
E-Lines are the most popular Carrier Ethernet service due to their simplicity.
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