Innovative Technologies, Network Reliability and Solutions for Businesses

Bandwidth and High Capacity

• INS will order and manage your circuit end-to-end
  
• There is very minimal downtime due to the INS Network architecture
• INS Network is monitored around the clock, 365 days a year
• 24/7 Technical Support is available from knowledgeable, experienced INS staff

Ethernet Transport

Connect your systems for more effective communication, speed, flexibility, and saving with INS Wide Area Network Carrier Ethernet service.

• Use your existing LAN equipment and network connectivity
• Realize cost savings compared to competitive data transport methods
• Longstanding, proven LAN Ethernet technology
• Tailor your Ethernet system by selecting exact bandwidth and applications required by your business
• State-of-the-art technology supported with an extensive fiber optic network

DS1/DS3/OCn/STS

Deployed over our base network, INS offers DS1, DS3, OCn and Synchronous Transport Signaling (STS) services.

Point to Point Service

INS has direct connectivity to Qwest in multiple locations as well as direct connectivity with over 200 Independent Telephone Companies across Iowa. Our fiber optic network is ring configured and SONET protected.

Facilities-based Service

The INS Facilities-based service provides your business with more economical solution to support your flow of voice and data.

MPLS-based IP VPN with Quality of Service

IP VPN creates a totally private network that is independent of transport medium. INS uses MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching) as the underlying technology, allowing your wide area network to be built on any combination of traditional TDM circuits, Frame Relay, Ethernet or Internet connections.

Benefits of INS MPLS-based IP VPN

• Reduced lease line costs
• Supports DS1(s), DS3, Ethernet, and GigE layer interfaces
• IP VPN can be extended to support other speeds and protocol combinations as demand requires
• Service is monitored 24/7 by experienced INS Technical Support personnel
• Internet connections via IP VPN are available as an option
• IP VPN is often compatible with your existing routers or switches requiring no or very minimal new equipment purchase
  

ATM/Frame Relay

Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and Frame Relay are two types of switchable network technologies. The ATM portion of the service is capable of carrying voice, data, and video simultaneously while the Frame Relay data service can be used to maintain your private business data communications via the public network. The INS statewide ATM/Frame Relay “cloud” offers connections throughout the state.