SprintLink™ Frame Relay

For fast data transfers, interconnecting local area networks, and connecting to the Internet, SprintLink™ Frame Relay is a cost-effective yet solid technology. Frame relay networks are an ideal choice for enterprises with hub-and-spoke networking requirements because they are widely supported, well understood, and easily implemented. And with its robust capabilities, readily available upgrades, and global presence, SprintLink Frame Relay grows with your network requirements. This unique frame relay solution utilizes Sprint's award-winning IP backbone for its network core, connecting customers to more than 100 countries worldwide.  SprintLink Frame Relay takes business further, more cost-effectively, than traditional frame relay networks.  Rely on Sprint to deliver the knowledge, experience, and in-country contacts you need to get the right results.

Benefits

Higher bandwidth—Higher and more diverse bandwidth options up to 622 Mbps enable you to cost-effectively accommodate your growing business.

Simple, secure extranet connectivity—Integrate existing extranet sites by ordering additional PVC and utilizing CPE-based IPSec VPNs.

Wireless access for mobile users with Sprint PCS Data Link™ (U.S. only)—Offers secure wireless access to the corporate intranet, the Internet, databases, email, and shared files, as well as to corporate applications via a Sprint PCS Connection Card™.

Details

SprintLink Frame Relay is based on Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol, Version 3 (L2TPv3), a technology developed by Sprint and industry leader Cisco Systems to help maximize connectivity with improved performance, survivability, and flexibility. SprintLink Frame Relay is covered by strong service level agreements (SLAs) for installation, data delivery/packet loss, latency, and availability. Standard features include advanced Web-based reporting with detailed performance and utilization information, with port speeds ranging from 56/64 Kbps to 622 Mbps (OC12).

Features:

• Extend scalable, reliable global connectivity enterprise-wide
  
• Choose from a wide range of port speeds for exactly the performance you need
  
• Stay on top of performance with flexible Web-based reporting
  
• Leverage optional Sprint Managed Network™ Services, including system integration and performance management
  
• Interconnect local area networks (LANs)
  
• Integrate with virtually any data application, including legacy protocols such as SNA (IBM's Systems Network Architecture) and IPX (Novell Netware)
  

Coverage

Coverage is available to over 100 countries worldwide

Value-added services

• Equipment purchase, lease, or rental with maintenance plans
  
• Sprint Managed Network Services
  
• Detailed, proactive, Web-based reporting via intelligent Visual Networks CSU/DSU