U.S. Census Bureau

Bringing the national census online for the first time.

Securing data for millions

In 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau conducted its 10-year population survey entirely online. Lumen^® Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service (MTIPS) allowed the agency to collect and protect data for 150 million people.

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Challenges

Collecting and securing data from tens of millions of people
Enabling bandwidth capacity for up to 150 million users
Ensuring data security with Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service (MTIPS)

Challenges

Collecting and securing data from tens of millions of people
Enabling bandwidth capacity for up to 150 million users
Ensuring data security with Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service (MTIPS)

Solutions

Lumen MTIPS for secure access at speeds up to 40+ Gbps
Networking solutions for Public Sector
Four 10‑gig circuits to create burst capacity

Solutions

Lumen MTIPS for secure access at speeds up to 40+ Gbps
Networking solutions for Public Sector
Four 10‑gig circuits to create burst capacity

Results

Launched in mid‑March 2020
Respondents were able to securely fill out their census forms online
Convenient, easy and secure next‑gen operations for respondents

Results

Launched in mid‑March 2020
Respondents were able to securely fill out their census forms online
Convenient, easy and secure next‑gen operations for respondents

What works for U.S. Census Bureau

Lumen Networking for Public Sector

Flexible and reliable networking solutions for public organizations

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Lumen Networking for Public Sector

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Lumen® Wavelength Solutions

Low‑latency routing for maximum speed and performance

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Lumen® Wavelength Solutions

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