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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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The digital foundation for a next-gen census

Challenges
Solutions
Results

Challenges

Collect and secure data from tens of millions of people
Enable bandwidth capacity for up to 150 million users
Ensure data security with Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service (MTIPS)

Solutions

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

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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

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What works for the U.S. Census Bureau

Lumen Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service

Secure and compliant connectivity for government agencies

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Adaptive Networking for Public Sector

Flexible and reliable networking solutions for public organizations

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Lumen® Wavelength Solutions

Low-latency routing for maximum speed and performance

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About the U.S. Census Bureau

Since 1790, the United States has conducted a population count every 10 years as directed by the U.S. Constitution. The 2020 Census was the largest in the nation’s history and the first time the census was performed online.

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