Wireline Services

Several categories exist with wireline services. Each of these categories encompasses options that concern the type of network, the information traveling over it, the speed with which it travels, and the bandwidth available to make that information accessible. Different carriers have different capabilities and strengths in relationship to those options.

• Internet Connection: Also known as IP Services, the size and type of an Internet connection determines the speed and bandwidth available for data transmission. Popular connections for small to medium businesses include DSL and T1 circuits. Larger organizations often utilize DS3, OCX, Ethernet and custom fiber options.
• Wide Area Network (WAN) Connections: WAN connection options include legacy services such as Frame Relay or Private line. More recent and popular services are multi-protocol label switching (MPLS), VPLS, and other IP-based VPN technologies. The choice made will determine service-level achievement in many key areas, including how quickly and easily an organization can scale its network, how reliable, efficient, and available that network will be, and how it will integrate into an overall business continuity strategy.
• Voice over IP (VoIP): VoIP has become a popular option over the years based on its efficiencies and the cost savings an organization can realize over traditional phone networks. Feature rich applications, such as call management, softphone, or single number search applications, can further enhance an existing investment in VoIP, making it a powerful business strategy in enhancing productivity and reducing administrative and operational costs.
• Telecom Expense & Inventory Management: Despite the essential nature of employee productivity and budget optimization, today’s telecom record keeping frequently cause major drag in business administration. Hard-to-catch errors cost additional money. Telecom Expense and Inventory Management puts such administrative tasks in the hands of a third party, enabling valuable internal staff to focus on issues that can truly advance business.

CDW-G's Voice and Data Specialists are here to help define and scope your needs along with connecting you to a provider that can meet your requirements both domestically and internationally. Our experienced carrier service specialists are up to date on the latest technologies and trends and have the knowledge and experience to make solid recommendations based on you business needs.

In addition, we will help navigate the matrix of vendor plans and assist you in negotiating your service agreements to ensure you receive the optimal level of service at the best price with all of our top providers including, AT&T, Sprint, Global Crossing, Qwest, XO, Verizon, Bandwidth.com, New Edge, Time Warner, Cbeyond, Level 3 and more.