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Qwest® Wholesale Domestic Ethernet Private Line
Secure, reliable Ethernet solutions for your long haul domestic networking needs.

Qwest® Domestic Ethernet Private Line ("EPL") provides large bandwidth solutions designed to meet your critical business application needs. EPL combines the convenience of Ethernet connectivity with the unparalleled performance of Private Line, resulting in secure and reliable transport of your Ethernet traffic. An EPL solution essentially extends your LAN environment across the Qwest backbone to network with remote locations, enhancing your comprehensive communications capabilities. Qwest EPL combines the resiliency of our Next Generation Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) with the ease and convenience of standard Ethernet interfaces, providing you with secure connectivity that you can depend on from a provider with the experience and commitment to service you can trust.

Benefits for You

  • Availability - Qwest offers service in most major metropolitan markets across the U.S.
  • Convenience - Domestic Ethernet Private Line provides the convenience of Ethernet combined with the reliable performance of SONET.
  • Value - Qwest does not oversubscribe the EPL service, so you get all the dedicated* bandwidth that you pay for. With Ethernet interfaces, equipment costs are less and management is easier than comparable SONET interfaces.
  • Competitively Priced - EPL is priced based upon mileage and your specific bandwidth needs.
  • Expertise - Qwest has years of experience designing and delivering technical solutions to meet your business needs. Qwest's AdaptiveBuild® process provides essential proficiency in building private networks.

Why Qwest?

  • Confidence - Secure, fully dedicated non-switched transport of Ethernet traffic.
  • Performance - Consistent service quality, low latency, high availability, full line rate over a superior network, supported by an SLA with 99.999% availability objective.
  • Simplicity - Point-to-point connections with standard interfaces.
  • Versatile - EPL supports almost any application including: data, video, voice and Internet.
  • Attention to Service - Qwest is committed to providing excellent Customer support; let us take care of all the details.
  • Future Proofing - EPL can help minimize costly upgrades by utilizing standard interfaces to meet changing bandwidth needs.

How to Get Started

If high-speed transmission and secure connectivity are critical to your business, Qwest Domestic Ethernet Private Line can provide a complete, flexible and cost-effective solution. For more information, contact your Qwest Sales Representative.

The information contained herein does not constitute an offer by Qwest to provide services, equipment or materials. Any such services and items shall be provided only pursuant to a fully executed Qwest Wholesale Services Agreement, or similar agreement, between Qwest and Customer. Minimum one-year term required. Early termination fee may apply. Additional equipment may be required. Contact Qwest for availability and additional restrictions.

*“Dedicated” applies to EPL. Ethernet Local Access (“ELA”) may or may not be shared depending upon the service option the customer selects.

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