LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Windstream (NYSE: WIN) announced today that the company will expand its
portfolio of next-generation business data services into more than 600
additional rural markets in its service area. These services include
advanced Ethernet Internet Access and Virtual Private Networking
capabilities delivering higher performance, reliability, as well as
flexible service options to nearly all Windstream business customers.
Unlike cable modems, Ethernet Internet Access uses next-generation
Ethernet technology to provide the reliability, security and predictable
performance of a dedicated Internet connection for a fraction of the
cost of traditional access solutions, such as T-1 circuits. Also unlike
conventional cable access solutions, Internet bandwidth is dedicated to
the customer and not shared, allowing it to provide consistent
performance for businesses that need to transfer large data files or
critical documents. Businesses today can take advantage of Ethernet
capabilities to reduce their equipment costs and use the symmetrical
upload/download speeds for mission critical network and business
applications. The service is available in speeds ranging from 3 Mbps to
10 Mbps in most markets to accommodate businesses of all sizes.
"Building meaningful relationships with our business customers while
providing them with dependable and advanced data services is our
ultimate goal," said Windstream Vice President of Product Marketing Don
Perkins. "We're excited to expand the availability of this
next-generation network technology to an even broader customer base."
Windstream customers also can bundle Ethernet Internet Access with other
business solutions including ConnectStream Virtual LAN Service (VLS) and
ConnectStream Virtual Private Network (VPN). These products enable
customers to connect multiple branch offices and remote locations
together using Windstream's privately managed backbone. Business
customers can also add network protection with ConnectStream Secure,
Windstream's affordable managed security solution. This product manages
customers' network security, protecting business critical data from
malicious Internet attacks.
For more information on Windstream's Ethernet Internet Access, or other
next-generation business solutions, visit www.windstream.com.
About Windstream
Windstream Corporation is an S&P 500 company that provides phone,
high-speed Internet and high-definition digital TV services to customers
in 16 states. The company also offers a wide range of IP-based voice and
data services and advanced phone systems and equipment to businesses and
government agencies. The company has approximately 3 million access
lines and about $3.1 billion in annual revenues. Windstream is ranked
4th in the 2009 BusinessWeek 50 ranking of the best performing U.S.
companies. For more information about Windstream, visit www.windstream.com.