VANIX is a not for profit organization and we work hard to keep fees as low as possible. Fees are determined by the board of directors based on the projected costs to add and replace switch hardware and cover administration expenses, plus maintain an adequate reserve for contingencies.
| Service | Annual Recurring Fee (CAD) | Monthly Equivalent of Annual Recurring Fee (CAD) | Non-Recurring Install Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gbps Port | $1,100.00 | $91.67 | $500 |
| 1 Gbps on 10 Gbps Port | $1,000.00 | $83.33 | $500 ($0 if upgrading from a 1 Gbps Port) |
| 4 Gbps on 10 Gbps Port | $2,000.00 | $166.67 | $500 |
| 10 Gbps Port | $3,000.00 ($1500.00 for 2nd and subsequent ports) | $250.00 ($125.00 for 2nd and subsequent ports) | $500 |
| 40 Gbps on 100 Gbps Port | $10,000.00 | $833.33 | $2,000 |
| 100 Gbps Port | $20,000.00 | $1,666.67 | $2,000 |
The Non-Recurring Install Fee is invoiced after the service order is signed. When the order is implemented, the prorated Annual Recurring Fee is invoiced from the date of completion to December 31. Recurring fees are then invoiced annually on January 1 of each successive year.
When changing from one service to another, the Non-Recurring Install Fee for the new service is applied. However, the Non-Recurring Install Fee is $0 if upgrading from a 1 Gbps Port service to a 1 Gbps on 10 Gbps Port service, or if changing from any 10 Gbps Port service to any other 10 Gbps Port service.
VANIX supports a variety of Ethernet media types to simplify connectivity and to optimize cross-connects. Two 10 Gbps Ports can be provided over a single cross-connect using 10GBASE-BX (bi-directional) transceivers.
If the service speed is less than the port speed, VANIX will calculate the usage on the port with the 95th percentile method. If the 95th percentile calculated rate exceeds the service speed over a calendar month, VANIX will contact the participant.
Participants must meet VANIX at one of the VANIX locations, and are required to place any required orders for cross-connects or other services to reach VANIX. Participants are responsible for any required costs to reach VANIX.