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Their threat intelligence team monitors global traffic patterns and can proactively mitigate attacks before they impact your services." } } ] } ] } --- [ LocateFiber ](/) Services Services [Business Internet](/business-internet)[Business Fiber by Address](/business-fiber-by-address)[Dedicated Internet Access](/dedicated-internet-access)[Business Broadband](/business-broadband)[Backup Internet](/backup-internet)[Multi-Location Internet](/multi-location-business-internet) By Industry [Financial Services](/business-internet-for-financial-services)[Manufacturing & Industrial](/business-internet-for-manufacturing)[Healthcare & Medical](/business-internet-for-healthcare)[Legal & Professional Services](/business-internet-for-legal)[Utilities, Energy & Infrastructure](/business-internet-for-utilities-energy)[Retail & Consumer Brands](/business-internet-for-retail)[Property Management](/business-internet-for-property-management)[Offices & Coworking](/business-internet-for-offices)[View All Industries →](/industries) [Business Internet](/business-internet)[Speed Calculator](/business-internet-speed-calculator)[How It Works](/how-it-works)[Contact](/contact) [(888) 524-7801](tel:+18885247801)Talk to an Engineer [Check Address](/check-availability)[](tel:+18885247801) [Home](/)[Business Internet](/business-internet)Lumen (CenturyLink) Carrier Profile # Lumen (CenturyLink) Lumen Technologies provides enterprise-grade fiber connectivity with a focus on dedicated internet and managed networking services. Check Availability ## Lumen (CenturyLink) overview Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink) is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, operating a massive fiber network spanning over 450,000 route miles globally. Their business fiber solutions are designed primarily for mid-market and enterprise customers who need guaranteed performance, low latency, and global connectivity. What distinguishes Lumen from other carriers is their focus on the enterprise segment and their adaptive networking platform. Rather than simply selling bandwidth, Lumen positions itself as a platform for digital business — combining connectivity with edge computing, security, and application delivery. Their network connects to major cloud providers and data centers worldwide. Lumen's Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) product provides symmetric, guaranteed bandwidth with industry-leading SLAs. For businesses with distributed operations, their SD-WAN and Ethernet services enable flexible, software-defined networking across multiple locations. Their security portfolio includes DDoS mitigation, managed firewalls, and threat intelligence. ## Key specifications Technical details and service parameters for Lumen (CenturyLink). ### Speed Range 10 Mbps — 100 Gbps Dedicated: Up to 400 Gbps ### Uptime SLA 99.99% uptime guarantee with financial credits for downtime ### Coverage Nationwide fiber backbone with strong enterprise coverage. Lumen operates over 450,000 route miles of fiber across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. ### Support 24/7/365 with dedicated account management for enterprise ### Contract Terms 36-60 month terms typical for enterprise; shorter terms available at premium ### Best For Enterprise businesses needing dedicated, SLA-backed connectivity with global reach ## Services offered Dedicated Internet Access Ethernet Services SD-WAN Managed Security Edge Computing CDN Services ## Who uses Lumen (CenturyLink)? Lumen (CenturyLink) is typically used by organizations that need enterprise businesses needing dedicated, sla-backed connectivity with global reach. Common customer profiles include: Large enterprises Data centers and cloud providers Financial trading firms Global corporations Government and defense ## Lumen (CenturyLink) at a glance Network Size 450,000+ route miles Global Reach 60+ countries Max Speed 400 Gbps Uptime SLA 99.99% Support 24/7 + dedicated AM Contract Length 36-60 months FAQ ## Frequently asked questions about Lumen (CenturyLink) Is Lumen available for small businesses? What happened to CenturyLink Business? How does Lumen's network compare to AT&T's? Does Lumen offer DDoS protection? ### Compare other carriers [AT&T Business Fiber](/carriers/att)[Comcast Business](/carriers/comcast)[Spectrum Enterprise](/carriers/spectrum)[Crown Castle Fiber](/carriers/crown-castle)[Zayo Group](/carriers/zayo)[All Resources](/business-internet) ## Check if Lumen (CenturyLink) serves your building Enter your business address to see if this provider appears available at your location. 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