Hybrid MPLS - Internet VPN Networks

29 Abstract—Nowadays, the data network area offers a very wide range of data switching techniques according to user needs. The current paper is concerned with a new broadband solution, namely the use of an MPLS-Internet VPN hybrid network. Even though MPLS is the basic solution in most private transport networks, with the explosive growth of the Internet, it has begun to be an alternative solution for data transmission. The purpose of this study is to balance the advantages and disadvantages of implementing this solution by bringing arguments on both sides and, finally, to draw an objective conclusion as to its applicability.