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ADAPTIVE NETWORKING

CONNECTIVITY MEETS SCALABILITY

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Deliver scalable, high-bandwidth connectivity for critical data and apps via flexible, on-demand software-defined networking that intelligently adjusts to real-time capacity needs, automates responses and seamlessly connects to top cloud providers.

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On-demand scale for your in-demand apps

Adaptive Networking solutions drive business agility with dynamically scalable, high-bandwidth software-defined networking and proactive security that allows businesses deploying next generation technologies to realize exponential benefits.

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Extra operations cost savings 

Increased application performance

Faster configuration changes

Improved security posture

Ovum, Real Improvements, Real-Life Gains: Enterprises Realize the Benefits of Adaptive Networking, 2019.

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.

Internet & Networking

Lumen offers a comprehensive range of intelligent solutions running on the most connected, highly secure and deeply peered global adaptive network.


Business Bundles
Flexible and managed packages for voice, data, security, equipment and cloud apps.


Ethernet
Turnkey solutions to securely link data centers, clouds and new locations in virtually any configuration.


Fiber+ Internet
Business internet with equal upload and download speeds of up to 1 Gbps.


Internet
High-performance dedicated internet geared specifically for enterprise apps and needs.


MPLS/IP VPN
Secure, reliable and private any-to-any/point-to-point WAN connections.


Private Line
Reliable, secure and dedicated point-to-point connectivity for voice and data.


Wavelengths
Scalable solutions to right-size your network with speeds from 1 to 400 Gbps.

INTERNET & NETWORKING
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Internet & Networking

Lumen offers a comprehensive range of intelligent solutions running on the most connected, highly secure and deeply peered global adaptive network.


Ethernet
Turnkey solutions to securely link data centers, clouds and new locations in virtually any configuration.


Fiber+ Internet
Business internet with equal upload and download speeds of up to 1 Gbps.


Internet
High-performance dedicated internet geared specifically for enterprise apps and needs.


MPLS/IP VPN
Secure, reliable and private any-to-any/point-to-point WAN connections.


Wavelengths
Scalable solutions to right-size your network with speeds from 1 to 400 Gbps.

INTERNET & NETWORKING
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Software-Defined Networking

Our portfolio of SDN solutions offers your business exceptional networking capabilities and seamless, on-demand delivery.


SD-WAN
Coordinated workloads across the full range of connectivity types on a single, automated platform with centralized visibility and control.

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Cloud Connectivity

Keep data and apps secure in leading public and private clouds. Lumen high-performance, scalable solutions provide complete visibility and dynamic control.


Cloud Connect
High-performance networking to public and private clouds.


Dynamic Connections
Private connections between your locations, data centers and the cloud.

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Managed & IT Services

Count on our award-winning services to help educate, support and free up your IT staff and other resources. We offer fully managed and co-managed solutions that can be customized to your business needs.


Managed Network Services
24/7 expert support for new site expansion, bandwidth upgrades and equipment management.


Professional Services
Experienced architects, engineers and technicians that provide network implementation, upgrades, monitoring and maintenance.

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Customer Premises Equipment

Customer Premise Equipment
Managed next-gen voice technology.

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Internet & Networking

Lumen offers a comprehensive range of intelligent solutions running on the most connected, highly secure and deeply peered global adaptive network.


Business Bundles
Flexible and managed packages for voice, data, security, equipment and cloud apps.


Ethernet
Turnkey solutions to securely link data centers, clouds and new locations in virtually any configuration.


Fiber+ Internet
Business internet with equal upload and download speeds of up to 1 Gbps.


Internet
High-performance dedicated internet geared specifically for enterprise apps and needs.


MPLS/IP VPN
Secure, reliable and private any-to-any/point-to-point WAN connections.


Private Line
Reliable, secure and dedicated point-to-point connectivity for voice and data.


Wavelengths
Scalable solutions to right-size your network with speeds from 1 to 400 Gbps.

INTERNET & NETWORKING
Dynamic adaptive networking -illustration-spot-sdwan

Internet & Networking

Lumen offers a comprehensive range of intelligent solutions running on the most connected, highly secure and deeply peered global adaptive network.


Ethernet
Turnkey solutions to securely link data centers, clouds and new locations in virtually any configuration.


Fiber+ Internet
Business internet with equal upload and download speeds of up to 1 Gbps.


Internet
High-performance dedicated internet geared specifically for enterprise apps and needs.


MPLS/IP VPN
Secure, reliable and private any-to-any/point-to-point WAN connections.


Wavelengths
Scalable solutions to right-size your network with speeds from 1 to 400 Gbps.

INTERNET & NETWORKING
Dynamic adaptive networking -illustration-spot-sdwan

Software-Defined Networking

Our portfolio of SDN solutions offers your business exceptional networking capabilities and seamless, on-demand delivery.


SD-WAN
Coordinated workloads across the full range of connectivity types on a single, automated platform with centralized visibility and control.

Dynamic adaptive networking -illustration spot network desktop

Cloud Connectivity

Keep data and apps secure in leading public and private clouds. Lumen high-performance, scalable solutions provide complete visibility and dynamic control.


Cloud Connect
High-performance networking to public and private clouds.


Dynamic Connections
Private connections between your locations, data centers and the cloud.

Dynamic adaptive networking --illustration spot cloud connectivity

Managed & IT Services

Count on our award-winning services to help educate, support and free up your IT staff and other resources. We offer fully managed and co-managed solutions that can be customized to your business needs.


Managed Network Services
24/7 expert support for new site expansion, bandwidth upgrades and equipment management.


Professional Services
Experienced architects, engineers and technicians that provide network implementation, upgrades, monitoring and maintenance.

Dynamic adaptive networking - illustration spot cloud connectivity

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 the products that provide the optimal mix of high-performance connectivity, responsiveness and security services for your industry with our Hybrid Network Solution Finder.

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TWO YEARS RUNNING: Lumen named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Services, Global1

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Our global reach can take your business to new places

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On-net Market

Lumen Network

We operate one of the largest, most connected and most deeply peered networks in the world with ~450K route miles of fiber and ~190K on-net fiber locations.

EXPLORE MAP

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

An industry leader with award-winning solutions and services

Internet Telephony SD-WAN Product of the Year 2021

2021 SD-WAN Product of the Year2

Leading Lights Awards 2020 Finalist

2020 Most Innovative SD-WAN Service Finalist3

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2021 Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Award for Market Leadership of Business Carrier Ethernet Services in the United States4

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#1 U.S. Ethernet Provider out of 7 providers5

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1Gartner, Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Network Services, 2022.

2TMC, Internet Telephony SD-WAN Product of the Year Awards, 2021.

3Light Reading, Leading Lights Most Innovative SD-WAN Service Finalists, 2020.

4Frost & Sullivan, Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Award, 2021.

5Vertical Systems, Year-End 2020 U.S Carrier Ethernet Leaderboard Report, 2020.


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