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How Meter compares to legacy network providers
Enterprises depend on networks that were never designed for the speed, scale, and criticality of their operations.
As demands increase, enterprises have to manage multiple vendors, contracts, hardware lifecycles, and support models. Meter rebuilt the network stack because the industry is ready for a new approach.
Delivered and supported by 
99.99%
Uptime SLA for networks
6 of 10
Tickets opened by Meter
5 minutes
Median response time for P1 issues
24/7/365
coverage for immediate response and action
Networking deserves a new approach
Legacy
Networks expire
Legacy hardware is built for planned obsolescence. Vendors depend on refresh cycles, so you end up buying the same box again and again.
Meter
Networks are redundant & evergreen
With Meter, your networks run on the latest technology: we manage lifecycle and include redundant hardware at no extra cost, so there are no surprises.
Legacy
Visibility stops at the edge
Most vendors stop at the LAN and say “not my problem” when the ISP fails. That's what happens when you piece together disparate providers.
Meter
End-to-end visibility and control
Meter owns performance across the full stack, from power and cabling to the internet circuit. We deliver visibility, alerting, and resolution for every issue.
Legacy
Vendors vanish after the sale
The traditional model is ship and forget. Vendors win when you buy the box, and return when it’s time to replace it.
Meter
A partner who owns the outcome
Meter stays through design, deployment, and 24/7 operation. We're not selling hardware: we're accountable for the result.
What does this mean for your enterprise
| Item | Legacy | Meter | The difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware | Included · Payment upfront | Included | Meter’s lifecycle management ensures you always have the technology required to run. |
| Software & licensing | Additional fee | Included | All networking layer software included. (ie. DNS Security, IDS/IPS, VPN, BGP) |
| Install & configuration | Excluded · Your responsibility | Included | Professional design, installation, configuration, validation, and support: all included. |
| Support | Reactive | Proactive | Meter delivers proactive support with integrated hardware and software to minimize issues. |
| SLA | Component-based | End-to-end | SLA tied to the overall performance of the Meter platform. Hardware redundancy by default. |
| Pricing | Upfront CapEx · Large expense | All-inclusive · No hidden fees | Meter includes everything, and is the only networking vendor on Microsoft Marketplace. |
| ISP management (Optional) | No · Your responsibility | Included | Internet connectivity, consolidated billing, troubleshooting for all locations. |
Meter takes on the capital risk
No large upfront capital required
Hardware refreshes, replacements, software, support costs are included.
Flexible accounting treatment
Predictable subscription whether CapEx or OpEx, based on your financial objectives.
Avoid sunk costs
Up to 6 months migration credit to preserve prior investments.
Clear pricing, no confusing licenses
| Item | Professional · Priced per sq ft | Premium · Priced per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Full-stack hardware | Included | Included |
| Meter Cloud | Included | Included |
| Dashboard, API, & software | Included | Included |
| Multi-site management | Included | Included |
| End-to-end security (VPN, DNS, Firewall) | Included | Included |
| Provisioning, configuration & deployment | Included | Included |
| Automation, updates & lifecycle management | Included | Included |
| ISP procurement & installation | Included | Included |
| Custom network design | Included | Included |
| Co-managed operations | Included | Included |
| Onsite hardware & cabling installation | Excluded | Included |
Advantages
- Flat, all-in pricing, no upfront CapEx required
- Upgrades and hardware refreshes included
- Significantly lower TCO over contract
- Buyback credits to decrease switching costs
Modernizing network infrastructure costs
Meter offers a more efficient alternative: a fully integrated subscription model with no upfront capital expenditure, predictable monthly costs per location, and end-to-end lifecycle management included.
| Item | Traditional | Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Total cost of ownership | Fragmented & opaque cost structure | Transparent & lower |
| Predictability | Difficult to forecast expenses disconnected from outcomes | Consistent pricing for performant & reliable outcomes |
| Cash flow | Full payment required at procurement | Payments prorated over the term |
| Accounting | Capitalized costs on cash flow; Depreciation recorded on income statement | Flexibility to have either finance or operating lease treatment (CapEx or OpEx) |
Customer Stories
Real examples
Webb School of Knoxville
Jim estimated $250,000 in upfront expenses for Cisco and Meraki hardware upgrades, including new access points, routers, and switches.
Webb School of Knoxville
Meter’s subscription model replaced a six-figure upfront investment, making the upgrade financially feasible.
Keys School
Keys School faced a significant challenge as their existing network infrastructure approached a $100,000 hardware and licensing renewal.
Keys School
Switching from a CapEx-heavy model to Meter’s OpEx solution saved Keys from a six-figure licensing renewal and provided lifetime upgrades
Gradient
Meter’s monthly model eliminated six-figure upfront hardware costs, with predictable pricing over a 5-year engagement including upgrades
Stord
By eliminating upfront hardware renewal costs and MSP fees, Meter reduced Stord’s total cost of ownership.
Meter and its partners get your network up and running fast.
Range of services included
- ISP quality
- Troubleshooting wireless issues
- Troubleshooting wired issues
- Network configuration & design
- Troubleshooting applications
- Enabling security
Services
- Advisory
- Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- MSP
- MSSP
- ISP/telecom
- Full AI solutions
Resources
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Overview
Networking deserves a new approach
Meter rebuilt the network stack because the industry is ready for a new approach.
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Modernizing network infrastructure costs
Meter provides the financial and operating advantages of an as-a-service delivery model, with the flexibility to align with customers’ financial requirements.
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Turnkey networks for portfolio companies
Meter combines the simplicity of an as-a-service model with the financial flexibility that finance teams need.
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Leaving a future-proofed legacy: How Webb School elevated campus connectivity with Meter
Meter’s subscription model replaced a six-figure upfront investment, making the upgrade financially feasible.
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Meter frees Keys School and Knowing Technologies to focus on protecting and supporting students, not network issues
Switching from a CapEx-heavy model to Meter’s OpEx solution saved Keys from a six-figure licensing renewal and provided lifetime upgrades
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How Gradient powers one of America's largest innovation hubs with Meter
Over 600 members authenticate daily, with automatic VLAN segmentation ensuring secure access to shared resources.
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Questions
Ready to model this for your company?
Meter can build a bespoke five-year model using your number of sites, hardware, and staffing costs.
Predictable economics
Delivered as a subscription, per-site pricing, no upfront CapEx required
No large upfront capital required
Hardware refreshes, replacements, software, support costs are included.
Avoid sunk costs
Up to 6 months migration credit to preserve prior investments.
Flexible accounting
Customers can elect to capitalize Meter rather than treat it as a pure operating expense, matching the accounting treatment to portfolio strategy or investor preference.
Accounting
Contracts can be structured under ASC 842, letting customers capitalize costs and improve EBITDA/FFO metrics.
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