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ADAPTIVE NETWORKING

High-bandwidth connectivity with real-time scalability

Seamlessly connect to top cloud providers with flexible, centrally managed networking that intelligently adjusts to real-time capacity needs.

On‑demand scale for your in‑demand apps

Adaptive Networking solutions deliver secure high-bandwidth connectivity to enhance application performance and empower your users to connect and collaborate virtually anywhere.

53%

of workers are considering going hybrid in the next year1

53%

of workers are considering going hybrid in the next year1

51%
of hybrid workers are likely to go fully remote in the next year2

51%
of hybrid workers are likely to go fully remote in the next year2

High-performance connectivity for any networking need

Unleash your business potential with Adaptive Networking solutions that enable intelligent automation, real-time performance data and dynamic bandwidth scalability.

SASE Solutions

Fortify your defense perimeter at scale while simplifying network operations.

SASE Solutions

Fortify your defense perimeter at scale while simplifying network operations.

Connected security
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A flexible foundation for emerging apps and data

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On-Prem

Public Cloud

Internet

Edge Compute

Private Line / Wavelength

High-bandwidth, global optical fiber connectivity with dedicated point-to-point service for maximized reliability, security and performance.

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Dynamic Connections

Real-time network provisioning and automated application deployment for secure, high-performance cloud and data center connections with on-net connectivity to AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle, and over 2,200 third-party data centers.

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Fiber

High-performance, low-latency connectivity with symmetrical upload and download speeds to support high-bandwidth business and application needs like video, conferencing, file sharing, cloud back up and more.

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Need help picking the right solution? Find your optimal mix of connectivity, responsiveness and security with our Hybrid Network Solution Finder – or explore the benefits of implementing a digital-first strategy in our IDC report.

 

Our global reach can take your business to new places

Fiber Network Map

On-net Market

Lumen Network

We operate one of the largest, most connected and most deeply peered networks in the world with ~400K route miles of fiber and ~180K on-net fiber locations.

Lumen Network Maps are representative of our networks but in general terms. Exact locations and routes are subject to change as we expand into new regions. The Lumen global network is made up of owned, leased access and IRU segments, which are not distinguished on maps. Lumen engages in-region carriers to provide services in some markets. No duplication permitted. Contact Lumen for updates or details.

From our customers

Zoon

Alex Guerrero, Manager of SaaS Operation

“The Lumen global network is one of the biggest networks in the world, and that capacity will be critical to our business as we grow.”

 

Alex Guerrero, Manager of SaaS Operation

“The Lumen global network is one of the biggest networks in the world, and that capacity will be critical to our business as we grow.”

 

Seahawks

Chip Suttles, Vice President of Technology

“A good fan experience starts with connectivity. Lumen assisted in helping us deliver a best-in-class Wi‑Fi solution at our stadium.”

 

Chip Suttles, Vice President of Technology

“A good fan experience starts with connectivity. Lumen assisted in helping us deliver a best-in-class Wi‑Fi solution at our stadium.”

 

KOCH

Brandon Gammon, Sr. Dir. of Technology Systems & Infrastructure

“The network is absolutely key to the business. We wanted a little bit more control of the network and all the devices from headquarters. With SD‑WAN, I can manage it from Minnesota.”

Brandon Gammon, Sr. Dir. of Technology Systems & Infrastructure

“The network is absolutely key to the business. We wanted a little bit more control of the network and all the devices from headquarters. With SD‑WAN, I can manage it from Minnesota.”

An industry leader with award‑winning solutions and services

GARTNER

Lumen named a leader in 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Network Services3

Lumen named a leader in 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Network Services3

Wavelength

#1 in 2021 U.S. Wavelength Services Leaderboard4

#1 in 2021 U.S. Wavelength Services Leaderboard4

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2022 Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Award for Market Leadership of Business Carrier Ethernet Services in the United States5

2022 Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Award for Market Leadership of Business Carrier Ethernet Services in the United States5

Ethernet

#1 U.S. Ethernet Provider out of 6 providers6

#1 U.S. Ethernet Provider out of 6 providers6

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1Lumen Technologies, WAN Evolution: Network modernization considerations for long-term success, October, 2022.

2Microsoft Work Trend Index, Great Expectations: Making Hybrid Work Work, March 16, 2022.

3Gartner, Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Network Services, 2022.

4Vertical Systems, Year-End 2021 U.S Carrier Wavelength Leaderboard Report, 2021.

5Frost & Sullivan, Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Award, 2022.

6Vertical Systems, Mid-Year 2022 U.S Carrier Ethernet Leaderboard Report, 2022.


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