| Dimension | Lumen | AT&T Business |
|---|---|---|
| Formerly known as | CenturyLink / Level 3 | AT&T (unchanged) |
| Fiber network strength | Extensive in Pacific Northwest and West Coast | Strong nationally; varies by region |
| MPLS / private WAN | Yes — strong legacy MPLS footprint | Yes — AT&T VPN / MPLS |
| SD-WAN offering | Lumen Network as a Service (NaaS), Black Lotus security | AT&T SD-WAN (multiple vendor partnerships) |
| Dedicated internet (DIA) | Competitive; strong in tier-2 markets | Competitive; strong in major metros |
| Mobile / wireless | No mobile network (relies on MVNO) | Full AT&T Wireless integration for backup / mobile |
| Managed services | Managed SD-WAN, managed security, CDN | Managed security, networking, FirstNet for public safety |
| Contract terms | Typically 3–5 yr enterprise; negotiable | Typically 3–5 yr enterprise; negotiable |
| Pricing transparency | Moderate; custom quotes standard | Moderate; custom quotes standard |
| PNW market presence | Very strong — legacy CenturyLink footprint | Good; stronger in Seattle and major cities |
| Sweet spot | Multi-site PNW enterprise, MPLS-to-SD-WAN migrations | National enterprise, wireless-integrated WAN, FirstNet |
The bottom line
For a PNW enterprise with multiple Oregon and Washington sites, Lumen's legacy fiber footprint often gives it a last-mile advantage — particularly in markets where AT&T's fiber hasn't fully expanded. Lumen's NaaS platform is also a compelling migration path for organizations moving off MPLS. AT&T wins where wireless WAN integration matters (AT&T Wireless as a backup link is a genuinely clean solution), and for organizations with sites spread nationally where AT&T's broader footprint reduces the number of last-mile providers you're dealing with. In competitive situations, we frequently pit both against a Comcast or Zayo fiber quote to pressure pricing down.
Carrier pricing is highly negotiable and depends on site addresses, bandwidth requirements, and contract term. All figures and capabilities reflect Q2 2026 market conditions. ITG Group is not affiliated with Lumen or AT&T.
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