PROVO, Utah (BUSINESS WIRE) «Integrated Triple Play Provider» joins forces with Level 3 to offer local numbers to more than 26 million households
HomeNet Communications Inc., a pioneer in iTPP™ (integrated Triple Play Provider) voice, video and data services, today announced it has signed an agreement to join the Level(3)Enabled(SM) Partner Program to use (3)VoIP Enhanced(SM) service from Level 3 Communications Inc. in more than 50 major U.S. markets.
VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, is the technology that allows telephone calls to be made via the Internet.
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MONTREAL (Business Wire) Increase in quarterly revenues of 20% driven by 77,722 postpaid net additions OIBDA of $37.6 million, up 46%
year-over-year Microcell Telecommunications Inc. (TSX: MT.A)(TSX: MT.B) announced today its consolidated financial and operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004.
Operating income before depreciation and amortization («OIBDA») for the third quarter of 2004 grew by 46% to $37.6 million from $25.7 million in 2003, despite $4.2 million in special charges incurred for advisory fees related to the strategic review process that was initiated by the Company to maximize value for its securityholders, as well as for expenses arising from the accelerated vesting of employee stock options. The significant improvement was the result of a $29.2 million, or 20%, year-over-year increase in total revenues, partially offset by a $17.4 million, or 14%, increase in total operating expenses before depreciation and amortization. Total revenues for the third quarter of 2004 amounted to $175.4 million, compared with $146.2 million for the same quarter in 2003, while total operating expenses before depreciation and amortization were $137.8 million, compared with $120.4 million.
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LAS VEGAS (BUSINESS WIRE) Wireless ISP Leverages CommPartners’ Privately Branded VoIP Platform to Introduce Bundled Feature Set and Deliver Significant Cost Savings to Businesses
CommPartners, a Voice over Internet Protocol («VoIP») facilitator providing IP telephony services and connectivity to service providers, today announced that its first wireless ISP customer WisperTEL will be deploying new enhanced e-telephony and broadband service sets for the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) and small business markets. Today’s news follows WisperTEL’s selection of CommPartners as its vendor of turnkey, wholesale VoIP services for residential "wisperTEL-E-phone(SM) service on August 23, 2004.
Based in Evergreen, Colorado, WisperTEL is a Wireless Internet Service Provider («WISP») currently providing high-speed Internet transport and other IP-based services to customers in five Colorado counties. WisperTEL will leverage CommPartners’ comprehensive VoIP platform to launch e-Phone service for its small and medium business subscribers. WisperTEL’s E-phone service will incorporate bundled calling packages including 400 nationwide and Canada long distance minutes, simultaneous calling features, call transfer and «find me» service, voicemail, Caller ID, audio/Web conferencing, and an user-friendly Web portal for managing inbound and outbound calls for a bundled price of $25.95 per line per month.
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SEATTLE (BUSINESS WIRE) Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) today announced the opening of a new company retail store in Bellingham. The company has opened 11 new Qwest locations in the state since June as part of a
region-wide retail expansion. Qwest now has 66 retail stores in 12 states.
Qwest is the only communications provider to offer a full-service retail environment with personal, face-to-face assistance for a complete spectrum of communications choices. Customers can get expert advice and purchase wireless, high-speed Internet service, home-phone packages and long-distance service. Additionally, each Qwest store has a convenient bill drop, and all Qwest retail associates can assist with feature changes, answer billing inquiries, offer technical assistance and make minor repairs on wireless handsets.
«Qwest Solution Centers have been very well received by customers,» said Kirk Nelson, Qwest state president for Washington. «Since our first stores opened in June, customers have repeatedly commended Qwest for fast and efficient customer service in this face-to-face setting.»
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