Qwest BAAS is a unique state-of-the-art wholesale broadband and network service designed especially for large ISPs and business customers. BAAS provides a nationwide service that aggregates individual Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) connections with different DSL providers, provides protocol translation between asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and Internet protocol (IP) and provides Internet access for those subscribers. BAAS provides network capacity, DSL point-to-point protocol (PPP) termination, IP connectivity and Internet transit.
Benefits
Can help eliminate the capital and expense cost for the customer to build a DSL host
Reduces operational expense needed for network infrastructure, maintenance and personnel
Industry-leading service level agreements (SLAs)
24/7 network operations center (NOC)-to-NOC support
Qwest BAAS provides nationwide coverage (using a Global Service Provider in region until relief has been granted in effected states), enabling ISPs to offer broadband service in the BAAS areas for a low rate per user, per month. In addition, BAAS can help eliminate the need to invest large amounts of capital in network infrastructure, maintenance, personnel, etc.
For more information on BAAS please contact your Qwest Sales Representatives.
BAAS is not a Qwest Total Advantage™ eligible contributory contract.
Qwest Broadband Access Aggregation Services (BAAS) is available to business customers in 75 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) nationwide. Minimum term of commitment of two years and minimum number of subscribers is required. Termination liability applies. Additional equipment may be required. Start-up costs and fees per GUI interface are additional.
