With its national broadband backbone in place, Verizon has launched long-haul IP VPN service to support its largest business, education and government customers. The move was expected.
The introduction of the IP VPN service is part of Enterprise Advance, Verizon's initiative to deploy advanced networks and services to meet the national communications requirements of large-business, or enterprise, customers. Since announcing Enterprise Advance in November 2002, Verizon has interconnected its local and regional networks, deployed a national IP-based backbone, and launched several national data services.
Verizon's new service is available now in select Northeast and mid-Atlantic areas and will expand through the summer to Verizon markets in the South and West.
