BANGALORE, INDIA: Qwest Communications , a provider in data and voice networking communications solutions, today announced that it has expanded its ethernet portfolio with new bandwidth services that would complement small- and medium-size businesses and organizations.
 
The company launched new 3-, 5- and 7-Megabits per second (Mbps) Ethernet bandwidth services that are ideal for businesses and organizations interested in deploying an Ethernet-based broadband network, or for cost-effectively connecting a remote office branch to a larger enterprise network.

The services provide low-cost, scalable bandwidth for nationwide and metropolitan networks, as well as for last-mile network connectivity, said a press release.

Ethernet services can be used for data file transfer, off-site data storage and access to hosting, mail and file-server services, and application services. Ethernet is also well suited for voice and video applications, and provides access to the Internet.

The new 3-, 5-, 7-Mbps Ethernet services provide simplified integration of local area networks (LANs) across multiple locations and access to other networks with minimal investment in new equipment or expertise. Using virtual LANs, Qwest can connect multiple customer sites and maintain complete traffic separation and security for customers. The services also can be used for last-mile connectivity.

Upgrading the new services typically can be done in as few as four business days after order acceptance.

Eric Bozich, vice president, Qwest Product Management said, “Ethernet is a popular networking solution because of its scalability and cost efficiency.”

“Qwest’s new lower speeds provide a competitively priced solution that is well suited for smaller businesses with multiple locations, school districts interested in a robust Ethernet network, or to connect remote offices to a larger network,” he added.