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    1. “ CenturyLink has dabbled in Ethernet and had Metro service infrastructure, but weren't as proactive outside of its regional local markets. ”

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  1. CenturyLink's Ethernet service power rise reflects changing market dynamics

    FierceTelecom (Aug 24 2011) Access , Middle Mile , Business Ethernet , Metro Ethernet , Cable / MSO , Local , Regional , Vertical Systems

    1. CenturyLink's Ethernet service power rise reflects changing market dynamics CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) recently gained the fourth spot on Vertical Systems Group (VSG) Mid-Year 2011 U.S. Business Ethernet Leaderboard--the first time the ILEC has ever been on the top 10 list. CenturyLink achieved  this feat mainly through its recent acquisition of Qwest Communications. Although CenturyLink--and the former EMBARQ, which was folded into the former CenturyTel to form CenturyLink in 2008--was already providing Ethernet services to regional businesses and even wholesale Ethernet services to wireless operators, its presence was mainly limited to local markets. "CenturyLink has dabbled in Ethernet and had Metro service infrastructure, but weren't as proactive outside ... (Read Full Article)

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