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Qwest® Metro Optical Ethernet Service
Metro Solutions that drive operational efficiency, simplified networking and cost effectiveness

QMOE® is a highly flexible data service that provides Customers with the convenience of Ethernet connectivity, scalable bandwidth to support feature rich applications, and the reliability of a carrier-class network. QMOE extends your LAN environment across the Qwest metro network, enhancing your ability to seamlessly serve multiple locations. And QMOE allows you to aggregate multiple EVCs onto one port for a cost effective network connection.

QMOE’s optional feature of QoS can prioritize different traffic types resulting in efficient utilization of your bandwidth. QoS offers four classes of service options to support traffic prioritization: Business Critical, Interactive, Real Time and Best Effort. You select the appropriate amount of bandwidth to allocate the highest priority traffic in 5 Mbps increments. Traffic is prioritized accordingly across the network in the event of contention.

QMOE Features and Benefits

  • Reliability – Includes 99.9% SLA.
  • Simplicity - Supports multiple applications on one network: VoIP, video, data, Internet.
  • Options – Speeds ranging from 10Mbps to 1 Gbps.
    • Provides four port types to support your networking needs.
    • QoS option of 4 classes of service from Business Critical to Best Effort.
    • QoS can be applied at the Port or EVC level.
  • Convenience – Offers standard 10/100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps interfaces for easy connectivity to your LAN.
  • Simple pricing based on bandwidth profile and port size. Additional charges for QoS.
  • Value – Allows you to use your bandwidth cost effectively to serve your networking needs.

Why QMOE - Why Now?

  • Qwest is uniquely positioned as both a traditional telephone carrier and a Tier 1 IP provider.
  • QMOE reduces complexity and cost.
  • QMOE is now available in 11 out of region markets. A separate QMOE offering is available in region.
  • Qwest has earned the recognition of Atlantic ACM 2007 Wholesale Metro Report card for best-in-class metro products.
  • Qwest recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for U.S. Network Service Providers.

How to Get Started

For information on Qwest Metro Optical Ethernet, please contact your 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.

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