Lumen® IP VPN On‑Demand

Deploy secure, private IP VPN in minutes and flexibly scale bandwidth and sites with simple pay-as-you-go billing.

Lumen® IP VPN On‑Demand

Deploy secure, private IP VPN in minutes and flexibly scale bandwidth and sites with simple pay-as-you-go billing.

Overview

IP VPN On‑Demand empowers your business to leverage private data connections in a highly flexible manner. Respond to change quickly and drive efficiency with a pay‑as‑you‑go billing model.

  • Connect or disconnect private services to cloud and data center environments in real time
  • Pay‑as‑you‑go billing model
  • Activate and manage connections via secure self‑service portal
  • On‑net connectivity to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Oracle
  • Bandwidth speeds up to 25 Gbps

 

By: Lumen Technologies

Management Software: Lumen® Control Center

Delivery Methods: On demand

Overview

IP VPN On‑Demand empowers your business to leverage private data connections in a highly flexible manner. Respond to change quickly and drive efficiency with a pay‑as‑you‑go billing model.

  • Connect or disconnect private services to cloud and data center environments in real time
  • Pay‑as‑you‑go billing model
  • Activate and manage connections via secure self‑service portal
  • On‑net connectivity to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Oracle
  • Bandwidth speeds up to 25 Gbps

 

By: Lumen Technologies

Management Software: Lumen® Control Center

Delivery Methods: On demand

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Specifications

  • Internet backbone with over 350 Tbps of total global IP ingress and egress capacity
  • Supports IPv4
  • BGP/Default route is system configured
  • Default WAN IP block: /29
  • Bandwidth options from 50 Mbps to 25 Gbps
  • Connectivity to AWS, Google, Azure Private/Gov, and Oracle Data Centers

Specifications

  • Internet backbone with over 350 Tbps of total global IP ingress and egress capacity
  • Supports IPv4
  • BGP/Default route is system configured
  • Default WAN IP block: /29
  • Bandwidth options from 50 Mbps to 25 Gbps
  • Connectivity to AWS, Google, Azure Private/Gov, and Oracle Data Centers

On‑demand service management

Our centralized management portal allows you to activate, manage and deprovision IP VPN On‑Demand services in real time, all without lengthy term contracts or early termination liabilities.*

 

Access critical site‑ and circuit‑specific performance metrics for bandwidth utilization with our self-service portal. Performance backed by service level agreements (SLAs) and threshold alert email support. You can also view invoices, check the status of an order and more.

On‑demand service management

Our centralized management portal allows you to activate, manage and deprovision IP VPN On‑Demand services in real time, all without lengthy term contracts or early termination liabilities.*

 

Access critical site‑ and circuit‑specific performance metrics for bandwidth utilization with our self-service portal. Performance backed by service level agreements (SLAs) and threshold alert email support. You can also view invoices, check the status of an order and more.

Pricing and features

Rates are billed upon service activation and are invoiced on an hourly basis for your requested bandwidth.

 

Available to enterprise customers only. Subject to credit approval.

Pricing and features

Rates are billed upon service activation and are invoiced on an hourly basis for your requested bandwidth.

 

Available to enterprise customers only. Subject to credit approval.

100 Mbps

Starting at

 

$0.47

per hour**

or

$314.18

per month**

100 Mbps

Starting at

 

$0.47

per hour**

or

$314.18

per month**

1 Gbps

Starting at

 

$1.06

per hour**

or

$705.18

per month**

1 Gbps

Starting at

 

$1.06

per hour**

or

$705.18

per month**

10 Gbps

Starting at

 

$3.93

per hour** 

or

$2,606.82

per month**

10 Gbps

Starting at

 

$3.93

per hour** 

or

$2,606.82

per month**

Availability

United States

United States

United States

Bandwidth availability

50 Mbps ‑ 25 Gbps

50 Mbps ‑ 25 Gbps

50 Mbps ‑ 25 Gbps

Connectivity to

  • AWS
  • Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Oracle
  • AWS
  • Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Oracle
  • AWS
  • Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Oracle

Consumption-based billing model




IPv4




Lumen® Control Center portal insights




99.99% service availability SLA




24/7 chat support




Software‑defined dynamic bandwidth capabilities




*Lumen Network On‑Demand Service requires a NaaS‑enabled port subject to eligibility requirements and subject to separate minimum term agreement and associated early termination charges.

**Lumen Network On‑Demand Service requires a NaaS‑enabled port subject to eligibility requirements and subject to separate minimum term agreement and associated early termination charges. Listed rates are per hour or per month, per connection, stated in $USD, available to eligible U.S. business customers, and excludes taxes and fees. In order to use Network On‑Demand Services from a premise or data center location, Customers must first have an existing UNI port that meets certain eligibility requirements. Lumen will determine whether an existing port meets the eligibility requirements for Network On‑Demand Services. An existing UNI port is not required for cloud‑to‑cloud connectivity. Service not available everywhere. Lumen may change, cancel, or substitute offers and services, or vary them by service area at its sole discretion and without notice. Credit approval required. In limited instances, Lumen may require a deposit as a condition of providing Service. Additional restrictions, terms and conditions apply. Listed bandwidth is not guaranteed and may vary due to several factors, including but not limited to, Customer location, equipment type, and access type.

 

Support and service options

Lumen offers multiple ways for you to get support for IP VPN On-Demand services. Our support specialists are available and ready to assist 24/7.

Support and service options

Lumen offers multiple ways for you to get support for IP VPN On-Demand services. Our support specialists are available and ready to assist 24/7.

Support

  • 24/7 support: online, chat, email/ticket or phone
  • 24/7 health monitoring and incident resolution of the Lumen IP VPN On-Demand systems (e.g., physical servers, virtualization management systems, network architecture and storage systems)

 

Support

  • 24/7 support: online, chat, email/ticket or phone
  • 24/7 health monitoring and incident resolution of the Lumen IP VPN On-Demand systems (e.g., physical servers, virtualization management systems, network architecture and storage systems)

 

Questions about your order:

Chat with an expert


Billing, customer service and product‑related questions:

Chat or call 844‑434‑0323


Repair issues (after activation):

Create ticket or call 877‑453‑8353 (option 1, then 2, then 1)

Questions about your order:

Chat with an expert


Billing, customer service and product‑related questions:

Chat or call 844‑434‑0323


Repair issues (after activation):

Create ticket or call 877‑453‑8353 (option 1, then 2, then 1)

FAQ

By delivering a virtualized and customizable network infrastructure, IP VPN On-Demand lets customers enjoy the benefits of a private network without significant hardware investments. This approach enhances agility and cost-effectiveness in managing connectivity. With pay-as-you-go billing and rapid delivery within minutes, IP VPN On-Demand empowers businesses with the operational flexibility they need.

Lumen IP VPN On-Demand is designed for various use cases. It can help boost performance by delivering mission-critical apps from the cloud with high uptime and traffic management. It secures connections to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and more, using a private network ecosystem. Flexible, real-time bandwidth adjustments and a pay-as-you-go model help control costs, all managed through our centralized management portal, including the ability to create your own Lumen Virtual Forwarding Router (VRF).

IP VPN On-Demand offers flexible pricing with hourly and monthly options. Rates depend on your selected bandwidth speed. For detailed pricing by speed, please refer to the pricing section or contact sales for a custom quote.

IP VPN On-Demand lets you create secure connections using your Lumen Virtual Forwarding Router (VRF). You can use existing VRFs or request a new one at no extra cost when self-activating your next connection.

You’ll receive network delivery updates via the Lumen Customer Portal, and your secure connection will be available within minutes. You can delete connections at any time and billing will stop. All active, disconnected and pending connections are easily tracked in your portal dashboard. To see if any additional actions are necessary to ensure prompt and successful connectivity, please check with your cloud provider.

IP VPN On-Demand provides distinct advantages over traditional IP VPN services. With a self-service model, you gain full control to set up and manage your network as needed, without waiting for manual provisioning. The solution offers flexible bandwidth, allowing you to scale up or down quickly to match changing business requirements. Its pay-as-you-go billing allows you to pay by the hour for connectivity, making it ideal for organizations with fluctuating demands or those seeking greater agility and cost efficiency.

IP VPN On-Demand is a key offering within the Lumen® Network-as-a-Service portfolio, delivering scalable bandwidth and pay-per-use billing. Designed for rapid deployment, IP VPN On-Demand enables secure connections within minutes of purchase, providing flexibility and efficiency for modern business needs.

Lumen Network-as-a-Service solutions simplify network purchasing, making it easy to buy, manage and use connectivity. If you’re an existing customer with a Lumen port, simply log into our self-service portal, select a NaaS-enabled location and bandwidth, and your IP VPN On-Demand service will be ready within minutes.