Back to All Partners LUMEN INVITE Networks is a Lumen Technologies authorized partner, delivering enterprise network connectivity, unified communications, and cloud networking solutions for mid-market and enterprise organizations in Salt Lake City and Phoenix. INVITE handles Lumen service design, procurement, implementation, and ongoing management — so your organization leverages Lumen’s global fiber network and portfolio of network services without the complexity of dealing directly with a national carrier. TL;DR: Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink) operates one of the world’s largest fiber networks, providing enterprise internet, MPLS, SD-WAN, dark fiber, private line, VoIP, and cloud connectivity services for businesses that require carrier-grade reliability. INVITE Networks designs, procures, and manages Lumen network services as part of its managed infrastructure and connectivity practice. This page is for IT directors and VPs of Infrastructure evaluating a Lumen Technologies partner who can own the design, contracting, and management of your enterprise network connectivity environment. What does INVITE Networks deliver as a Lumen Technologies partner? INVITE provides end-to-end Lumen network services — from requirements analysis and service design through contract negotiation, circuit provisioning, and ongoing network management. This includes Lumen enterprise internet (dedicated fiber), MPLS and IP VPN for multi-site WAN connectivity, SD-WAN powered by Lumen’s network, dark fiber and private line for organizations requiring dedicated bandwidth, and Lumen’s Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) and Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) platforms. Working through INVITE gives organizations a technical advocate in the carrier relationship. INVITE translates business requirements into the right Lumen service configuration, manages the provisioning process, and stays engaged through the full contract lifecycle — troubleshooting performance issues, managing renewals, and identifying when upgraded services better fit changing organizational needs. This eliminates the frustration of navigating carrier support structures without internal telecom expertise. Why do Salt Lake City and Phoenix organizations choose INVITE for Lumen Technologies? Salt Lake City and Phoenix are both high-growth enterprise markets with strong Lumen fiber infrastructure coverage, making Lumen a viable and cost-competitive option for enterprise WAN and internet connectivity in both regions. Organizations in these markets benefit from Lumen’s extensive fiber footprint — but navigating carrier contracts, understanding service options, and managing provisioning timelines requires telecom expertise that most IT teams don’t have in-house. INVITE fills that gap, acting as the organization’s technical and commercial advocate throughout the Lumen relationship. Aging MPLS networks are the typical starting point for a Lumen engagement. INVITE assesses bandwidth requirements at each site, designs a Lumen-powered SD-WAN architecture that consolidates providers, manages the full provisioning process, and integrates circuit monitoring into INVITE’s NOC — better WAN performance and one vendor relationship instead of several. How does INVITE manage Lumen network services as part of its managed services? INVITE monitors Lumen circuits and network services through its network operations center (NOC), providing continuous visibility into circuit health, bandwidth utilization, and latency. When Lumen circuits experience degradation or outages, INVITE’s team opens and manages carrier trouble tickets directly, acting as the technical liaison so the client doesn’t have to navigate Lumen’s enterprise support tiers. This significantly reduces mean time to resolution compared to organizations managing carrier relationships without a dedicated partner. For organizations running Lumen UCaaS or CCaaS platforms, INVITE handles configuration management, user provisioning, and integration with Microsoft Teams or other collaboration environments. Lumen network services are integrated into INVITE’s broader managed services offering, meaning clients receive unified reporting on network health alongside server, endpoint, and security monitoring in quarterly business reviews. What Lumen Technologies products does INVITE deploy and manage? INVITE architects and manages Lumen’s full portfolio of enterprise connectivity and communications services. Lumen Enterprise Dedicated Internet provides dedicated fiber-based internet connectivity for organizations requiring guaranteed bandwidth and SLA-backed performance. Lumen MPLS/IP VPN delivers private multi-site WAN connectivity for organizations with distributed locations requiring secure, reliable inter-site communication. Lumen SD-WAN provides cloud-managed WAN optimization, combining multiple transport types under centralized policy management for improved performance and cost efficiency. For organizations with high-bandwidth or latency-sensitive requirements, INVITE also designs solutions using Lumen Private Line and Dark Fiber services — dedicated point-to-point connectivity that bypasses shared network infrastructure. On the communications side, INVITE deploys and manages Lumen UCaaS for enterprise voice and collaboration and Lumen CCaaS for contact center operations, integrating these platforms with existing security and productivity environments as appropriate. Looking for a Lumen Technologies partner who manages your network services rather than just handling the initial sale? Contact INVITE to discuss a Lumen network assessment for your Salt Lake City or Phoenix organization. Frequently Asked Questions: Lumen Technologies Network Services Is INVITE Networks an authorized Lumen Technologies partner? Yes, INVITE Networks is an authorized Lumen Technologies channel partner with access to Lumen’s full enterprise portfolio — internet, MPLS, SD-WAN, dark fiber, private line, UCaaS, and CCaaS. INVITE has direct relationships with Lumen’s enterprise sales and technical teams, enabling faster provisioning support and escalation paths than organizations working directly through standard carrier channels. Can INVITE manage our Lumen circuits if we don’t have telecom staff internally? Absolutely. INVITE’s managed network practice is designed for organizations without dedicated telecom or carrier management expertise. INVITE monitors circuit health, manages trouble tickets with Lumen’s carrier support team, handles contract renewals, and provides proactive recommendations when circuit upgrades or service changes would better serve the organization’s needs — all included within INVITE’s managed services relationship. How does Lumen’s network compare to other enterprise carriers for Salt Lake City and Phoenix? Lumen operates one of the largest fiber networks in North America, with strong coverage in both the Salt Lake City and Phoenix metro areas. For organizations requiring enterprise-grade SLAs, dedicated bandwidth, or private connectivity between multiple locations, Lumen’s fiber infrastructure is competitive with AT&T Business and Comcast Business. INVITE evaluates carrier options — including Lumen — against each client’s specific location footprint, bandwidth requirements, and budget constraints to recommend the right provider or combination of providers. How long does Lumen circuit provisioning typically take with INVITE managing the process? Lumen enterprise circuit provisioning timelines vary by service type and location. Standard dedicated internet and MPLS circuits typically provision in 30–60 days from order acceptance; dark fiber and private line services may require 60–120 days depending on route availability and any required construction. INVITE manages the full provisioning process, providing regular status updates and escalating delays with Lumen’s provisioning teams when timelines slip.
