Reliable, high-speed Internet Access

Qwest® engineers its self-healing optical carrier level 192 (OC-192) Internet Protocol (IP) network with multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) technology. It's there to provide secure delivery of your communications traffic at the highest rates of available speed.

Comprehensive service

Get comprehensive coverage through Qwest Internet Port service level agreements (SLAs).

• A goal of 100 percent end-to-end network availability keeps users connected and productive.
• 50 millisecond average round-trip network delay on the continental United States Qwest IP network; one of the best performance metrics in the business.
• 95 millisecond round-trip delay between Qwest's network and other leading networks in the continental United States. This data is collected and provided via Keynote Systems, Inc. The market-leading performance of Qwest's network is clear, as seen through the eyes of this independent Internet performance authority.
• 99.5 percent packet delivery on certain networks.
• Two millisecond jitter in the continental United States Qwest IP network.
• Outage notification for certain networks within 10 minutes via e-mail, fax and/or page

Features for an ideal solution

Benefit from a well-rounded Internet access solution. Qwest Internet Port integrates high-speed connectivity with managed router and firewall services, security tools and applications.

• Access speeds from fractional T-1 (56/64 Kbps) to OC-48 (10 Gbps) mean you can grow your business.
• Increases reliability by retaining your traffic on our network as long as possible.
• Extensive private peering arrangements enhance throughput and reliability.
• High-speed OC-192 MPLS backbone eliminates congestion and guarantees scalability for future bandwidth requirements.
• Flexible billing options include flat rate, tiered, burstable and data transfer (per packet).
• Easy migration paths enhance services such as virtual private networks (VPNs) and interactive Web sites.

Qwest Internet Port provides high-speed connectivity with features that allow you to avoid over-subscription and common limitations associated with IP.

Qwest® Internet Port (formerly called DIA) service is available throughout the United States and in over 28 countries worldwide, spanning four continents. It is carried over a Qwest-owned, facilities-based network in the United States and in three large business centers in Asia (Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore). Availability in Australia and other countries in North America, South America, Asia and Europe is provided in conjunction with third-party service providers. Additional charges and equipment requirements may apply.

Qwest and Qwest iQ Networking are trademarks of Qwest Communications International Inc.

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