Qwest Upgrades Ethernet Backbone to 100 Gbps
Posted by Jesse Ward on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 · 
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Qwest Communications has begun upgrading its Ethernet backbone to 100 Gbps. The buildout will continue throughout 2010.
Qwest said that once the upgrade is complete, the 100 Gbps backbone will deliver service to markets where the company offers its Ethernet-based iQ Networking and QWave data networking services.
To complete the enhancements, Qwest will utilize Alcatel-Lucent’s recently announced 100 Gbps Ethernet service routing capability, as well as Alcatel-Lucent’s optical, ultra long-haul platform to transport the 100 Gbps services.
The new architecture is designed to reduce latency and add capacity to the core network to accommodate growth from video and other bandwidth-intensive applications.
100 Gbps networks are seen by many as a logical progression from the current standard of 10 Gbps Ethernet. Of note, Verizon Business also is working on upgrading its major routes in the United States to 100 Gbps.
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