Qwest Express is designed to fit the needs of switch-based providers for reliable, flexible, and cost-efficient voice origination and termination services. Your voice transmissions are carried on Qwest’s advanced broadband fiber optic network at 10 Gbps over synchronous optical network (SONET) rings at speeds up to OC-192. You can benefit from the high speed and reliability of Qwest’s advanced network virtually overnight, without incurring the significant costs of network infrastructure build-outs or upgrades.

You choose the combination of origination and termination services that work best for you and your customer base. And you only pay for the services you need.

Qwest Express 8xx Origination Services

		Nationwide and Canadian coverage, including extended areas
		Meet-points in most major continental-U.S. markets
		OCN-based, class-type pricing structures
		Complete responsible organization (RespOrg) services
		Dialed number identification service (DNIS) delivery
		Multiple signaling options, including SS7
		Enhanced routing features
		Toll-free directory assistance

Qwest Express 1+ Termination Services

		Nationwide and worldwide coverage
		Meet-points in most major continental-U.S. markets
		OCN-based, class-type pricing structures
		Multiple signaling options, including SS7
		24x7x365 fraud monitoring
		Direct termination overflow
		Directory assistance services

Benefits for You

		You choose the services you need – and pay only for those services
		Available across the nation with meet-points in most major U.S. cities
		Combines the Qwest advanced broadband fiber optic network, a robust digital multiplex system (DMS) 250-300 switch network, and more than 140 service meet-points to create one of the fastest and most accurate service offerings available
		Cost efficiency derived from Qwest’s network and cross-product volume discounting

OCN-based Billing

Operating company number (OCN)-based billing provides switch-based providers with 1+ termination and 8xx origination services with pricing at the OCN-rate element level. 1+ termination calls are rated according to the OCN to which Qwest hands off the call for completion, while 8xx origination calls are rated according to the OCN from which Qwest receives the call. Qwest offers over 25,000 OCN-based rates, allowing switch-based provider customers to better manage their route costs.

How to Get Started

To take advantage of Qwest Express voice origination and termination services, and select the precise combination of services you need, please call a 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.