Internet Port

Reliable, Dedicated Business Internet Access

Qwest iQ^® Networking Internet Port service is a crucial element in creating a virtual enterprise by delivering a high-speed, reliable and scalable business Internet access service. You can maintain cost-effective communications with your branch offices and mobile employees quickly and easily by using Qwest to access the Internet.

Qwest iQ^® Networking Internet Port is scalable and customized to your needs-from high volume e-mail and application hosting to e-commerce applications and multimedia streaming. This dedicated Internet access service provides a powerful solution for tapping the full capability of the Internet by combining value-added services such as Web hosting, application services and professional services to meet your business needs.

Business Internet Access Description

Qwest iQ^® Networking Internet Port is a reliable and dedicated Internet access service over the advanced Qwest OC-192 IP network, one of the most sophisticated networks available. It offers exceptional service level agreements (SLAs) and some of the highest customer access speeds in the industry today. Additional services can be included with Internet Port: security services, integrated customer premises equipment (CPE) solutions, international connectivity, Integrated Management Services (the Qwest Control^® Web-based management and reporting portal) and much more.

Business Internet Access Features

• OC-192 IP network
• Extensive peering arrangements
• Multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) fast reroute and core redundancy
• Comprehensive SLA
• Flat-rate and usage-sensitive billing
• Qwest Control Web-based customer portal
• Best-of-breed Internet partners around the world

Benefits of Business Internet Access

• A state-of-the-art global IP backbone—no backbone congestion.
• Rapid access to content—users located domestically and around the world.
• 50 millisecond network recovery time.
• Guaranteed network performance and availability.
• You can manage your network configuration.
• You can purchase Qwest's reliable Internet service around the world.
• Diverse billing options match bandwidth and budgetary requirements with competitive rates.
• A full package of additional services to meet your demanding Internet needs.

How Business Internet Access works

Qwest iQ^® Networking Internet Port provides a complete range of services for various enterprise networking requirements. The Qwest OC-192 Internet protocol (IP) network backbone is engineered for minimal packet loss and network congestion. Customer care centers (CCCs) are available to support your needs 24/7. Qwest network operations centers (NOCs) have full visibility and control of the platform with 24-hour management and proactive notification when problems occur. To facilitate access into their network, you have the option of Qwest Internet Ports with a variety of port speeds, ranging from 56 Kbps to 2.4 Gbps. The following port types are available in fractional or full access speeds:

• Fractional DS-1 starting at 56 Kbps
• DS-1 (1.544 Mbps)
• NxDS-1 (3-12Mbps)
• DS-3 (45 Mbps)
• OC-N (155 Mbps and up)
• Ethernet (10 Mbps)
• Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps)
• Gigabit Ethernet (1,000 Mbps)
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10,000 Mbps)