Do I need to manage BGP sessions?

No. Cloud Interconnect is designed to remove the operational burden of manual Layer 3 routing for cloud connectivity. Lumen automates routing and failover behind the scenes.

How quickly can I turn up connectivity?

Connectivity can be activated in minutes through Lumen Connect or APIs (availability and timing may vary by location and eligibility).

Is the connection private, or does it use the public internet?

Traffic stays on private connectivity over the Lumen Connectivity Fabric, keeping it off the public internet.

How does redundancy work?

Cloud Interconnect uses built-in redundancy and automated failover to improve availability and help deliver predictable performance for critical workloads.

Who is this service best for?

Organizations connecting sites or data centers to a cloud service partner that want fast activation, simple operations, built-in resiliency and bandwidth scalability for data-intensive workloads.

Can I automate provisioning and operations?

Yes. Cloud Interconnect is available through Lumen Connect and APIs, supporting automated provisioning and lifecycle management.

Does it support Al and analytics workloads?

Yes. The service supports high-bandwidth, private connectivity and elastic scaling (up to 100 Gbps where available), which can help meet the demands of data-intensive workloads.

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Lumen® Cloud Interconnect

Activate private Layer 3 connectivity to cloud service partners in minutes with automated routing, built-in resiliency and flexible bandwidth from 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps.

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Overview

Lumen® Cloud Interconnect keeps your cloud connectivity simple with automated private Layer 3 routing. Connect your sites and data centers to a cloud service partner without the complexity of routing configurations or failover design. Activate in minutes through Lumen Connect™ or APIs, gaining a private path over the Lumen Connectivity Fabric designed for predictable performance and scalable growth.

Activate private connectivity in minutes (availability may vary)
Get built-in resiliency with redundant connectivity and automated failover
Scale bandwidth dynamically from 1-100 Gbps to support changing workload demands

By: Lumen Technologies
Management Software: Lumen Connect
Delivery Methods: On demand

Lumen + Alkira

The advanced, world-class Lumen Network unites with Alkira's cloud-native control plane to deliver private network performance and reach with on-demand, cloud-like flexibility. One integrated platform. One set of operations. The best of both worlds, finally under one roof.

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Specifications

Automated, private Layer 3 connectivity over the Lumen Connectivity Fabric
Provisioning and lifecycle management through Lumen Connect and APIs
Built-in redundancy and automated failover for higher availability
Elastic bandwidth options from 1-100 Gbps (where available)
Cloud service partner support: AWS, Google Cloud (coming soon)

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Data sheet: Lumen Cloud Interconnect

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Private, redundant connectivity to cloud service partners	Private, redundant connectivity to cloud service partners	Private, redundant connectivity to cloud service partners
Bandwidth options
1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 Gbps	1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 Gbps	1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 Gbps
Self-service provisioning

Built-in resiliency
Built-in redundancy and automated failover help protect uptime and reduce operational risk	Built-in redundancy and automated failover help protect uptime and reduce operational risk	Built-in redundancy and automated failover help protect uptime and reduce operational risk

Support and service options

Get help fast with guided onboarding and centralized service visibility in Lumen Connect. Use chat or request a callback to reach a cloud connectivity specialist. For immediate assistance, call Sales at 800-871-9244.

Questions about your order:
Contact support

Billing, customer service and product-related questions:
Billing support or call 844-434-0323

Repair issues:
Create ticket or call 877-453-8353 (option 1, then 2, then 1)

FAQ

Lumen Ethernet On-Demand is a Lumen Network-as-a-Service product that provides self-service, near real-time creation and deletion of Ethernet connections. It helps enable you to enhance your hybrid cloud strategy, efficiently shifting critical workloads across various locations, clouds and third-party data centers in near real time.
This empowers you with the technological flexibility to drive innovation, help remove barriers to workload movement and minimize exposure to external threats. Lumen Ethernet On-Demand is billed on a true pay-as-you-go, flat rate, hourly or monthly billing model.

Traditional models often require manual routing configuration, multi-team coordination and customer-managed redundancy. Cloud Interconnect automates Layer 3 routing and built-in resiliency to help reduce operational burden and speed deployment.

You’ll need an eligible location and cloud service partner credentials/keys. Start in the cloud service partner portal and then proceed to Lumen Connect (or APIs) and follow the guided setup; your Lumen team can help confirm availability and configuration.

Lumen® Cloud Interconnect