Lumen-Technologies

Overview Lumen Technologies, formerly CenturyLink, was a telecommunications company that provided content delivery network (CDN) services until October 2023, when it sold select CDN customer contracts to Akamai. The company has since exited the CDN business to focus on enterprise connectivity, fiber infrastructure, and AI-driven network solutions. Its CDN services were used by enterprises and media companies, notably for events like the NFL Wild Card game on Peacock. Sunset timeline 1968: Founded as Century Telephone Enterprises, later rebranded to CenturyLink and then Lumen Technologies in 2020. 2017: Acquired Level 3 Communications, expanding its CDN and network capabilities. October 10, 2023: Sold select CDN customer contracts to Akamai, marking its exit from the CDN market. January 2024: Began shutting down its CDN network, with the NFL Wild Card game on Peacock being its last major event. Post-October 2023: Operated under a 90-day transition services agreement with Akamai to facilitate customer migration. Migration guidance Customers using Lumen’s CDN services should migrate to alternative providers, as Lumen has fully exited the CDN market. Akamai is a primary choice for former Lumen customers, as it acquired Lumen’s CDN contracts and offers robust global CDN services with features like instant purge and real-time logs. Other alternatives include Cloudflare for developer-centric needs or Amazon CloudFront for storage-backed solutions. Customers should review their specific needs (e.g., video delivery, global reach) and consult Akamai for transition details, as no official Lumen CDN documentation remains active. ...