Enterprise

Ethernet Internet for Enterprise Business Overview

Spend less time waiting when sending large files, order processing, uploading graphics or sharing large amounts of data with Enterprise Business Ethernet Internet access that offers equally fast upload and download speeds. High Speed Ethernet Internet for enterprise businesses 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. Super fast high speed Internet connectivity with upload speeds that are just as fast as download speeds. Deploy applications that require tremendous amounts of bandwidth.
• Reliable connection. Dedicated 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 without costly equipment changes.
• 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. Uses familiar Ethernet technology to easily connect to the Internet. Easy to install, manage and upgrade.  

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

Enterprise Business Ethernet Internet Details

Enterprise businesses today demand reliable, consistent, and scalable Internet bandwidth and Windstream delivers with Enterprise High Speed 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.

Better value compared to legacy solutions

Enterprise Business Ethernet Internet offers businesses more speed at a fraction of the cost of traditional data solutions such as T-1 data circuits. Traditional T-1 Internet access provides high reliability and consistent throughput, however, it can be extremely expensive due to more costly router interfaces. ConnectStream High Speed Ethernet Internet is a better value solution for dedicated Internet access offering equal download and upload speeds without the need for expensive equipment and complex software configuration.

More efficient than Cable modems

Cable Internet’s shared access lines are a traffic jam waiting to happen, especially for enterprise businesses that depend on the Internet in peak usage times. With Cable Internet, your business is always competing for bandwidth, meaning the more cable customers that connect to the Internet at the same time, the slower and less reliable your connection to the Internet becomes. Namely, shared access lines result in slow peak-time sharing, decreased security, and less consistent performance. When your business depends on the Internet, cable’s “best effort” just isn’t good enough.

Use High Speed Ethernet Internet for:

• 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.
• Transfer large amounts of data for off-site data storage or disaster recovery.
• Host your own Website or e-mail server, conduct e-commerce.
• Real-time collaboration using audio/video conferencing.
• 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, Managed Security and more.

Windstream Enterprise 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 Enterprise Ethernet Internet Features

• Symmetrical connection. Delivers dependable high-speed capacity that is the same 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 so you are never competing for bandwidth when you need it.
• Simple Ethernet handoff. Uses a native Ethernet handoff to provide the consistency and reliability of a T-1 dedicated Internet solution. Simple setup, no expensive equipment interfaces and no complex software configuration.
• Better value. Greater bandwidth at a generally lower cost per Mbps than traditional T-1, Frame Relay and Private Line solutions.
• Easy scalability.  Easily adjust bandwidth speeds on demand as your enterprise business needs change usually without costly equipment changes or adding new circuits. A wide range of bandwidth options ensures your business has the bandwidth it needs. 
• Expandable capabilities. Enterprise High Speed Ethernet Internet is versatile, making it easy to add other network and  business applications to your portfolio, such as Windstream VLS, VPN, Data Backup, and Web Hosting.
• 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.

Enterprise Business Ethernet Internet Packages

Product features when you buy Windstream ConnectStream Enterprise 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

Enterprise Ethernet Internet Related Services

Dedicated Internet. Windstream’s Dedicated Internet Access services provide you with high-speed dedicated access, global reach, optimal performance and security. 

Business Broadband. Windstream offers a range of broadband technologies and price plans for small offices, as well as remote and branch offices.

Converged Services. With Windstream's next-generation networking solutions, your business can realize the benefit of consolidating voice and data services to enhance your business competitiveness. Converged services allow you to improve operational efficiency, increase productivity, realize added cost savings, and gain more flexibility.

VPN. Windstream MPLS VPN solutions provide customers with private, multi-site data connectivity for corporate headquarters, branch offices, business offices and business partners onto one seamless, efficient IP network. Connect your locations with secure, high-speed, private networking services.

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's 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.

Web Hosting Solutions. Windstream Web/E-mail Hosting service enables customers to build and publish a Web site, create an online store, manage their business e-mail accounts as well as many other features to promote your business. Windstream E-mail Hosting packages include branded e-mail accounts with up to 1GB of e-mail storage, 99% uptime guarantee and 24/7 technical support.

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.