DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T*
announces a Switched Ethernet feature that uses our U-verse®
broadband services to reach more customers. More businesses are
choosing AT&T Ethernet services to meet their networking and
bandwidth needs. We've seen 1,300% growth in Switched Ethernet
ports from 2010 to 2014. And demand is continuing to grow. Whether
customers need last-mile connectivity, to connect multiple offices
on a single network, or create a global virtual private network, we
offer a solution.
We're using the robust network assets we've already deployed to
more than double our local Ethernet footprint. That means this
next-generation service is more widely available for all of our
customers, but we see it as a game changer for our small business
and wholesale customers. With a quick turn-up time (generally 10
days or less), competitive price points, and symmetrical and
asymmetrical speed ability, customers have more control of their
network.
"We're delivering advanced and efficient Ethernet services to
our customers," said Rick Hubbard,
senior vice president, Business Product Management, AT&T Mobile
and Business Solutions. "In 2015, we expanded our Ethernet services
significantly. We added major markets, gave customers more
flexibility and introduced new lightning-fast speeds. This new
feature is a large part of our strategy to move to an all Ethernet
and Internet protocol (IP) network. We're giving our
customers the benefits of Ethernet they've been asking for."
The new Ethernet capability will support almost any network
topology — from basic site-to-site connections to a fully meshed
any-to-any configuration. It also supports VLANs (Virtual
Local Area Networks) so that customers can control how their data
flows between sites.
Businesses can now determine if they are eligible for this new
feature with our new Ethernet Qualification Tool (EQT) at
https://www.att.com/ebiz/ebizqual/#/. Customers can self-qualify
online before their first direct contract with us. For more
information please visit:
http://www.business.att.com/enterprise/Family/network-services/ethernet/.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by
subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T
brand and not by AT&T Inc.
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American countries. In the U.S., our wireless network offers the
nation's strongest LTE signal and the most reliable 4G LTE network.
We offer the best global wireless coverage*. And we help businesses
worldwide serve their customers better with our mobility and secure
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Reliability and signal strength claims based on nationwide
carriers' LTE. Signal strength claim based ONLY on avg. LTE signal
strength. LTE not available everywhere.
*Global coverage claim based on offering discounted voice and
data roaming; LTE roaming; voice roaming; and world-capable
smartphone and tablets in more countries than any other U.S. based
carrier. Coverage not available in all areas. Coverage may vary per
country and be limited/restricted in some countries.
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