Small Business

Ethernet Internet for Small Businesses & Home Offices

Spend less time waiting when sending large files, order processing, uploading graphics or sharing large amounts of data with Ethernet Internet access that offers equally fast upload and download speeds. Our business Ethernet Internet also provides a dedicated connection from your business to the Internet–that means it is for your business only, no sharing with others like a cable modem and no variation in your connection speed.

• Boost performance. High speed Internet connectivity with upload speeds that are just as fast as download speeds.
• Reliable connection. Dedicated Internet connection means you get all of the bandwidth all of the time. It is not shared with others so your business doesn’t compete for bandwidth.
• Easy to upgrade. Choose the bandwidth option to fit your needs: 3, 5, 10 Mbps, up to 1 Gbps. Easily increase bandwidth when your needs expand.
• Highly affordable. Provides more bandwidth at a lower cost per megabit than traditional circuits such as T-1. Plus no need for expensive router equipment.
• Simple to use. Easy to install, manage and upgrade using familiar Ethernet technology to easily connect to the Internet.

Windstream Ethernet Internet is the best value for businesses, combining performance, reliability and low cost in one flexible solution.

Dedicated Internet Connection with Ethernet Internet

Businesses today demand reliable, consistent, and scalable Internet bandwidth and Windstream delivers with Ethernet Internet. This cost-effective dedicated Internet solution uses a native Ethernet handoff to gain greater reliability, performance, and flexibility than other access methods for companies who depend on the Internet.

ConnectStream Ethernet Internet vs. Cable:

Use Business Ethernet Internet for:

• Allowing fast Internet access for a large amount of users in the office.
• Quickly transfer large amounts of data, such as graphic files, medical files and x-rays, legal briefs and other documents.
• Utilize hosted applications that are critical to your business.
• Host your own Website or e-mail server, conduct e-commerce.
• Real-time collaboration using audio/video conferencing.
• Transfer large amounts of data for off-site data storage or disaster recovery.
• Upload multiple photo files to sites, such as the Multiple Listing Service, or to your own online catalog for customers.
• Access online information for real-time updates to stay current on product/industry information.
• It’s easy to add value to your Internet services with our other services such as VPN, Web Hosting, Data Backup and more.

Windstream Business Ethernet Internet helps you to tap into the unlimited potential of the Internet, ultimately allowing you to reduce your costs and increase your business efficiencies.

Windstream ConnectStream Ethernet Internet Features:

• Symmetrical connection. Delivers the same dependable, high-speed Internet capacity for both uploads and downloads.
• Increase productivity. High-speed dedicated connectivity between locations, or to the Internet for rapid transfer of large data/multimedia files.
• Consistent Internet solution. The same speed is available to your business 24/7. It is not shared by others, which means you are never competing for bandwidth when you need it most.
• Simple Ethernet handoff. Uses a native Ethernet handoff to provide the consistency and reliability of a T-1 dedicated Internet solution. Fiber and copper access options.
• Easy and cost efficient. Simple setup with no need for expensive equipment or routers, and no complex software configuration.
• Better value. Greater bandwidth at a generally lower cost per Mbps than traditional T-1 based solutions.
• Easy scalability. Easily adjust bandwidth speeds on demand as your business needs change without costly equipment changes or adding circuits. A wide range of options ensures your business has the bandwidth it needs.
• Guaranteed network reliability. Windstream’s Internet backbone ensures fast, reliable service and is backed by our best-in-class Service Level Agreement guaranteeing 99.9% uptime to make sure you are connected when you need to be.
• Local support. Windstream delivers locally-based technical support so we can provision and upgrade your service quickly. Our Network Operations Center (NOC) provides single point of contact for 24/7/365 proactive network management and support. 

Business Ethernet Internet Packages by Windstream

Product features when you buy Windstream ConnectStream Ethernet Internet:

• Dedicated Ethernet handoff with a unique circuit ID
• Fiber and copper access options
• 16 public IP addresses (14 usable for host addressing)
• Free domain name services (primary & secondary DNS)
• 25 @domain.com e-mail accounts, 250 MB storage, spam filtering

Business Ethernet Internet Related Services

Business Broadband. Windstream offers a range of Broadband speeds and price plans for any small business, branch office or home office.

Tech Help. Windstream TechHelp provides help instantly with big computer problems, new software installations or just simple technical questions - everything small businesses need to run their business smoothly. Invest in your business by having experts on call to handle your PC support issues.

Online Data Backup. Windstream Online Backup protects your business-critical data from theft, fire and natural disasters by storing vital files in secure, offsite data storage centers, preventing you from incurring the costs and hassles that result from lost data.

Fax-to-Email. With Windstream’s Fax-to-Email solution, critical fax communications are delivered directly to confidential e-mail inboxes. Send and receive faxes from a PC, laptop or hand-held anywhere, anytime.

Web Hosting Solutions. Windstream Web and E-mail Hosting services enable you to promote your business by building and publishing a Website, creating an online store, managing business e-mail accounts, and much more. Windstream E-mail Hosting packages include branded e-mail accounts with 250 MB e-mail storage, 99.9% uptime guarantee and 24/7 U.S.-based technical support.

Managed Security. With the ever-increasing presence of cyber threats, it becomes even more important to have preemptive measures in place to reduce potential threats and attacks. Windstream Managed Security unifies the stand-alone security services you need to stay protected—anti-virus protection, firewalls, intrusion prevention and detection—into a single unified threat-management solution.

Equipment Solutions. Windstream has partnered with some of the most respected names in the industry to bring you state-of-the-art technology and the features you need to drive your business forward.