If you’re a company overseeing operations in geographically dispersed locations, managing a corporate network can be daunting. Often times it’s a complex set of isolated local area network (LAN) segments that make it difficult to adjust to changing needs. Windstream VLS is a highly reliable, flexible way to connect business locations virtually over fiber- or copper-based Ethernet connections. With VLS, even businesses in rural or remote areas can take advantage of advanced network solutions.

• More scalable, cost effective alternative to traditional TDM based point-to-point transport networks.
• Combine voice, data and Internet traffic over a single connection optimized for IP applications such as VoIP and IP video.
• Securely connect remote sites to centrally located application servers. Dispersed network resources managed as easily as if they were a single LAN.

Windstream’s VLS service simplifies your network experience allowing you to focus on your core business objectives and not network management.   

Windstream VLS enables customers to connect multiple, remote LAN’s together using flexible, scalable Ethernet technology. VLS provides high capacity point-to-point and point-to-multipoint Ethernet transport in a private Layer 2 MPLS based VPN. 

VLS allows sites in different locations to easily interact as a single virtual network, combining security and networking control with the networking flexibility and scalability of Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS).

Powered by MPLS Technology

Windstream uses MPLS technology to "virtualize" our core IP network to provide highly secure traffic segmentation to meet the needs of your multi-site business. Routing policy is used to create Ethernet virtual circuit connections between your sites in a custom topology that you specify. All your traffic is shielded from other users and the Internet.

Our MPLS-enabled VLS solution offers point-to-point and point-to-multipoint network design with Ethernet access (both fiber and copper handoffs) for efficiency and flexibility. By connecting via Ethernet, a separate WAN protocol or physical layer interface is not required, adding convenience and simplicity to your network architecture. Our VLS solution can also easily be configured to meet your Internet access needs and provides the flexibility to mix and match bandwidth among locations.

Fiber Access

For sites with high bandwidth requirements or that already have fiber access terminations, our VLS fiber access solution provides high-performance optical Ethernet connections to support even your largest bandwidth-intensive, distributed data applications.

Copper Access

Fiber access is great, but copper access can be a more cost-effective solution for small to medium businesses. We offer a VLS copper access solution that delivers up to 40 MB of symmetric, high-quality Ethernet bandwidth using dry copper pairs.

• Simplified network architecture. Transparently extend your LAN infrastructure using native Ethernet protocols. By connecting via Ethernet, incorporating a separate protocol or interface isn’t required, adding simplicity to your network.
• Ease of implementation.  Add new sites easily and maintain control over your own routing and IP addressing plans; purchase only the bandwidth you need.
• Cost-efficient convergence. Seamlessly converge video, voice and Internet applications on a single network.
• Scalability.  Scale your bandwidth and connectivity as your business grows – choose only the bandwidth you need.
• Security. Your network is completely isolated, and no component of your network is accessible by or visible to unauthorized parties or the public Internet.
• Performance. High-speed performance over Windstream’s robust fiber-optic transport network, ideal for speedier deployment of critical business applications.
• Local support. Windstream delivers local 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 network management and tech support.

VPN. Windstream 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. 

Frame Relay. Frame Relay provides business customers a telecommunication service for cost-efficient data transmission of traffic between local area networks and end-points in a wide area network.

Private Line. Point-to-Point service transmits data securely and quickly over a private line connection that belongs to you and you alone. This service is perfect for companies that require high data transmission speeds between central locations.

Internet Access. Provided over our exclusive, robust carrier-class IP network, Windstream offers Internet access solutions that provide you with the dedicated high-speed access, optimal performance and reliability you need for business-critical applications.

Converged Services. With Windstream’s next-generation 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.

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.