Windstream - A widely available but underperforming option
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Windstream manages our VPLS and other connections between our sites across the United States. Windstream is one of the only companies to provide such services and is the most widely available option across the US. They help with connections between Wisconsin, New York, and Iowa so our business can stay connected to each other.
Pros
- Market to all types of business needs
- Provide the Service we need
- They are widely available across the US
Cons
- Narrow down functionality of services
- Provide better support/service for outages
- Communicate more with stakeholders
Likelihood to Recommend
Windstream is a widely available option for VPLS and other connectivity requirements. However, I believe they need to work on providing better notification and support of outages, service, etc. These services are also incredibly expensive, Windstream portrays a worthwhile service to accommodate your check every month, but it falls short. Windstream is available everywhere, but tread carefully when selecting a company that offers similar services.
