METRO OPTICAL ETHERNET

Combine the power of Ethernet and optical technologies across a metro-/wide-area network (MAN/WAN) to deliver low cost, scalable and secure bandwidth.

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Improve your data application performance

Metro Ethernet provides low-cost (LAN)-to-LAN connectivity between 2 or more locations within a metro area that is suitable for a range of data applications — including data file transfer, internet access, off-site data storage and access to hosting, outsourced mail and file server service.

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Benefits

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Reduce costs

Eliminate the need for specialized WAN support expertise, leverage lower cost Ethernet switches/routers, and consolidate your servers/facilities.

Reduce costs

Eliminate the need for specialized WAN support expertise, leverage lower cost Ethernet switches/routers, and consolidate your servers/facilities.

Flexibility

Increase flexibility

Only pay for what you need with scalable bandwidth increments of 3 Mbps to 1 Gbps.

Increase flexibility

Only pay for what you need with scalable bandwidth increments of 3 Mbps to 1 Gbps.

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Boost Productivity

Create and support virtual work groups to aid communication with your regular suppliers and vendors.

Boost Productivity

Create and support virtual work groups to aid communication with your regular suppliers and vendors.

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Features and Specs

  • Bandwidth options from 3 Mbps to 1 Gbps 
  • Three classes of service to prioritize traffic
  • Custom solutions designed by Lumen engineers
  • Experienced and highly-trained service managers
  • Point-to-point and multipoint service configurations
  • Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) compliant carrier-grade service
  • Strong network footprint
  • 24/7/365 Network Operations Center (NOC) support