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Adapt quickly. Scale seamlessly. Stay agile. Take on whatever’s next with innovative services from Comcast Business. Internet and Data Services Automatic Backup SIP Trunks If your Internet connection is lost, Comcast Business SIP Trunks offer Internet Service Comcast Business Connection Pro an ideal way to take advantage of the Comcast Business Internet provides allows your devices to continue latest VoIP technologies and benefits, a reliable and scalable solution, helping running. Even in a power outage, including business continuity features you to better connect with employees, stay connected for up to 8 hours to help ensure you don’t miss a call customers and suppliers. Backed by the with 4G LTE wireless Internet backup. even if disaster strikes. nation’s largest gig-speed network, it offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps. Voice Services Managed Services Business Voice Lines Managed Router Ethernet Service With Comcast Business Voice, you On-premise routers leveraging Comcast Business Ethernet delivers get a reliable business phone service advanced technologies from fast, scalable connectivity that helps with unlimited local and domestic leading manufacturers, using you adapt to changing business needs. long distance calling and advanced Comcast Business provided equipment Bypass the public Internet and exchange management features designed to supporting a variety of services. data at up to 100 Gbps. help you stay agile – all included at no extra cost. Managed Security* Comcast Business Ethernet Dedicated Flexible services to help strengthen Internet (EDI) Service is a more flexible Mobility Features your security with Managed Firewall, option to traditional private line dedicated With the increase in remote working, Managed VPN, Managed Unified Threat Internet access services, providing high flexibility is crucial.Comcast Business Management and DDoS Detection. bandwidth. When bundled with DDoS Voice Mobility provides a host of easy- Mitigation Service, Managed Router to-use features that link your business Managed Connectivity* Service and a Stateful Firewall, you’ll phone to your mobile devices, so you Nationwide high-performance have a complete Ethernet Solution can stay connected. bandwidth connectivity that is reliable that can flex with your needs and help and cost effective. protect your business from cyberthreats. Business VoiceEdge Select™ VoiceEdge Select is an all-in-one voice Managed WiFi* ActiveCoreSM SDN Platform solution to help your small business make A custom designed, built, and fully Comcast Business ActiveCore is a a big impression. It combines all the managed WiFi solution for a high quality fully orchestrated, carrier-grade features you’ve come to expect in a VoIP user experience and bandwidth allocation software-defined platform for a service with business-grade phones, a for managing traffic. centralized network. It’s the foundation mobile app, and advanced features like that enables the evolution of your Moveable Calls, Simultaneous Ring, Hunt technology infrastructure into a virtual, Groups, and cloud-based phone updates. Cybersecurity Services centrally driven, flexible network. Comcast Business SecurityEdge™ Activate and manage your network Comcast Business VoiceEdge® SecurityEdge is a powerful cloud-based resources from a single screen for a VoiceEdge™ is a hosted, cloud-based, cybersecurity solution that helps protect complete network view, enabling scalable VoIP solution that fuels agility devices connected to your network from more efficient updates. so you can focus on customer satisfaction. cybersecurity attacks by thwarting threats. Enable workplace flexibility with a mobility Comcast Business SD-WAN app, enhance user experience with an It offers near real-time protection with Be ready for whatever’s ahead with included desktop application and web automatic updates every 10 minutes, SD-WAN from Comcast Business. portal, and simplify desktop sharing and helps protect all Internet-connected See latency, packet loss, jitter, and conference calling. devices, and has the ability to monitor the status of each site in real time. blocked threat activity via a personalized Troubleshoot potential network Comcast Business Mobile* dashboard and email reporting. issues – all from your desktop portal Comcast Business Internet subscribers or mobile device. are eligible for Comcast Business Video Services Mobile, run on the most reliable network Advanced WiFi Solutions in the nation1 with 5G included for no Comcast Business SmartOffice™ With , Comcast Business WiFi Pro additional charge with all data options. Take traditional video monitoring to you have two networks (one private, No line activation fees, the ability to mix a new level with Comcast Business one for guests). Advanced features and match Unlimited and By the Gig SmartOffice™. Benefits include crystal like customizable splash pages help data options on the same account, clear HD images, automatic cloud drive business and identify trends. and access to millions of secure WiFi storage, instant mobile access, and Comcast Business Cloud SolutionsSM* hotspots nationwide. professional installation. Our online marketplace of cloud-based PRI Trunks X1 for Business applications is designed to help boost Comcast Business PRI Trunks offer a X1 for Business keeps your employees your business’s productivity. All are dedicated physical connection from your accessible through a single web portal and customers entertained in your on-premise equipment to the Comcast backoffice, waiting room or lobby. for fast downloads and simple network – one of the nation’s largest IP subscription management. The Voice Remote lets your voice backbones. Get the high quality, flexible control the TV, while on-screen guide features you need to provide a seamless and search functionality make navigating communication experience for your channels easy. employees and customers. * Comcast Business Cloud SolutionsSM, Comcast Business Mobile, Managed Security, Managed Connectivity, and Managed WiFi are available on a limited, individual case basis and may require Teaming. THE COMCAST NETWORK Our services operate across our advanced nationwide network. Comcast’s network delivers reliable and scalable services for businesses of any size, powering an integrated product experience to our customers. THE COMCAST BUSINESS COMMITMENT We take your trust in us very seriously. We know that Comcast products and services can be critical to your business success and we stand by them. Our Comcast Business commitment includes 24/7 customer support via phone, web or onsite. Stay seamlessly connected on our network. “In order to allow a much greater number of employees to work from home, we required a significant increase in speed and bandwidth. Comcast Business was able to meet our needs in record time, allowing us to increase our work from home workforce practically overnight.” - Amanda Hammel, Chief Information Officer, Memorial Hermann Health System “SD-WAN has reduced the incidents of manual intervention required on our team for day-to-day network support. We now have more time to focus on strategic priorities, such as cybersecurity and driving long-term value in the core business.” - Patrick Williams, Chief Information Officer, Philadelphia Federal Credit Union (PFCU) With high-performance technology solutions from Comcast Business, you can stay agile, adapt quickly, and Bounce Forward™. For a complete list of products and services, and to explore customized solutions to enhance agility, please contact your Comcast Business Solutions Provider. 2019 UNITED STATES BUSINESS CARRIER ETHERNET SERVICES INNOVATION EXCELLENCE FROST RADAR AWARD 1 Comcast Business Mobile utilizes the highest ranked network from RootMetrics® 2H 2020 US report. WiFi networks not tested. Results may vary. Award is not endorsement. Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. Service and features vary depending on level of service. Minimum term contract required. Early termination fee applies. Connection Pro, WiFi Pro, Comcast Business SecurityEdge and Comcast Business SmartOffice require Comcast Business Internet for additional monthly charge.Internet: Actual speeds vary and are not guaranteed. Connection Pro: Backup time up to 8 hours but varies depending on number of devices and is not guaranteed. Voice: If there is a power outage or network issue, calling, including calls to 911, may not be available.Comcast Business Mobile: Requires post-pay Comcast Business Internet service. Up to 10 lines. Pricing subject to change. In times of congestion, your data may be temporarily slower than other traffic. After 20 GB monthly data use, speeds reduced to a maximum of 1.5 Mbps download/750 Kbps upload. A minimum $15.00 charge applies per month, per account for By the Gig lines, regardless of data usage. Charges apply to each GB or partial GB of shared data. No rollover data. For Comcast Business Mobile Disclosures visit: www.xfinity.com/mobile/policies/broadband-disclosures.Comcast Business SecurityEdge: Does not prevent access to Internet sites if connected via public WiFi, Connection Pro, virtual private network technology or non-Comcast DNS servers. Comcast Business SmartOffice:Comcast Business SmartOffice is not a security service and does not include professional monitoring. Remote access not available on all smartphones. Comcast Business SmartOffice Licenses: AL:001785, 001789 Complaints may be directed to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure, 7956 Vaughn Road, PMB 392
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