Utah Gets Qwest Ethernet

Rumor has it that Qwest Communications will build Utah’s data networking platform, providing a cost-effective voice and Internet solution for America’s 45th state. Thanks to Qwest’s Ethernet service, Utah’s state and local businesses and governmental facilities will have access to improved bandwidth speeds. This expansion will help satisfy the growing public demand for Internet services.

As part of a $7.2 million contract, Qwest has already connected 30 government sites in Utah. The telecom giant began installing Qwest’s Metro Optical Ethernet (QMOE) infrastructure in approximately 300 locations throughout the state’s capital, Salt Lake City, and along the Wasatch Front. Qwest has developed Ethernet services and optical technologies that deliver an affordable, secure and scalable bandwidth. With Ethernet service, two or more subscriber locations within a region can set up local area networks (LANs).

Qwest offers speeds up to 1 Gbps for each site, capable of supporting large bandwidth requirements.

Last year, Utah used Qwest’s network to process over 10 million transactions via Internet, including nearly 50,000 driver’s licenses, more than 775,000 vehicle renewals and 90% of business license renewals.