--- title: Lumen vs. Telnyx [2026 Fact Sheet] canonical: https://telnyx.com/the-best-lumen-alternative --- # Lumen vs. Telnyx \[2026 Fact Sheet\] # #1 Lumen Alternative for Enterprise Voice Lumen is exiting voice. Move before your timeline stops being yours. Move your SIP trunks and numbers without rebuilding your voice stack. Keep SIP today, then add programmable voice, real-time media, and Voice AI when you are ready. Pay-as-you-go pricing. No contract lock-in. A platform that's investing in voice, not shutting it down. [SIGN UP](https://telnyx.com/sign-up)[TALK TO AN EXPERT](https://telnyx.com/contact-us) ## 500M+SIP calls processed monthly ## 130+Countries with local numbers ## 24/7Support on every tier ## One is winding voice down. One is building forward. ### SIP Trunking ## Telnyx Licensed global carrier with native SIP trunking on a private IP network. Direct PSTN connectivity, no reseller markup. Local numbers in 130+ countries, all on owned infrastructure. ## Lumen Lumen is moving enterprise voice toward end-of-sale as investment shifts to other strategic areas. No new sales or renewals since August 1, 2026. ### Programmable Voice ### Voice AI ### Network ### Support ### Number Porting ## Know the economics before you move Model your migration against published SIP rates before you commit. Lumen's pricing was complex with product-specific models and 12-month terms. Telnyx uses pay-as-you-go pricing with no hidden fees and no contract required. Customers typically save up to 50% switching to Telnyx. [SEE PRICING](https://telnyx.com/pricing/elastic-sip) $0.0032Per minute inbound calls, starting rate Benjamin Gleitzman CTO and Co-Founder, Replicant We've ramped from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of calls per day with customers without experiencing any issues from Telnyx. It's been seamless. [Read the customer story](https://telnyx.com/customer-stories/replicant) **MIGRATION** ## Your migration path from Lumen Move your SIP trunks and numbers to Telnyx without rebuilding your stack. These guides walk you through each step. * ### Check number portability Run a self-service portability check in the Telnyx portal to confirm your numbers can move. See real-time results, no support ticket needed. [Check portability](https://support.telnyx.com/en/articles/1130634-port-numbers-to-telnyx) * ### Configure your SIP trunk Set up your SIP trunking and programmable voice configuration. Test call flows, routing, and features before cutover. [Setup guide](https://support.telnyx.com/en/articles/8096455-how-to-configure-a-sip-trunk) * ### Port your numbers Submit your port request, track real-time status, and schedule your cutover activation when ready. Minimal downtime, no surprises. [Porting guide](https://support.telnyx.com/en/articles/1130634-port-numbers-to-telnyx) ## Migrate before your contract expires Don't wait for a forced retirement notice to make a rushed transition. Plan your migration now while you have time to do it right. [Migrate before your contract expires](https://telnyx.com/contact-us) PRODUCTS ## Build with Telnyx Voice Carrier-owned infrastructure for every voice use case. Same API key, same network, same bill. ### SIP Trunking Native SIP trunking on a private global IP network. Direct PSTN connectivity in 140+ countries. No reseller markup. [Learn more](https://telnyx.com/products/sip-trunks) ### Voice API Programmable call flows, real-time call control, media streaming, and AI-powered interactions through APIs and webhooks. [Learn more](https://telnyx.com/products/voice-api) ### Global Numbers Local and national phone numbers in 140+ countries, all on owned network infrastructure. Self-service provisioning. [Learn more](https://telnyx.com/products/phone-numbers) ### Number Reputation Monitor and manage how carriers see your numbers. Protect deliverability and answer rates across outbound campaigns. [Learn more](https://telnyx.com/products/number-reputation) ### Branded Calling Display your company name and logo on incoming calls. Build trust, increase answer rates, and reduce spam labels. [Learn more](https://telnyx.com/products/branded-calling) ## FAQ ### Why is Telnyx the better Lumen alternative? You can move the SIP environment you already run without rebuilding it, then modernize on the same carrier infrastructure. That means one migration now instead of another carrier change later when you add programmable voice, real-time media, or Voice AI. We own the network, the APIs, and the portal. Pay-as-you-go pricing with no contract required. 24/7 free support. ### Is switching from Lumen to Telnyx easy? ### Can I transfer my Lumen numbers to Telnyx? ### What happened to Lumen voice services? ### Do I need to rebuild my current voice environment? ### Does Telnyx support E911? ### What's the timeline to migrate from Lumen? ### Does Telnyx offer global numbers? 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