SEATTLE, April 9, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- 360networks(r), the premier provider of wholesale communications services in the western United States, today announced it has broadened its VoIP360(sm) service offerings with nine additional Verizon (NYSE:VZ) rate centers in the Portland, Oregon LATA. This builds on the 28 rate centers the company recently added in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, bringing the total number of rate centers offered to 530, and advances 360networks' aggressive plan to add more than 600 new rate centers to its network over the next year, bringing the total number of available rate centers to over 1,000.
"There is an increasing demand by businesses and consumers alike for quality VoIP solutions, but many markets in the western U.S. have largely been underserved," explained Rick Coma, senior vice president of 360networks. "Continually adding new rate centers to our VoIP360 footprint illustrates our vision to reach out and respond to this demand with best-of-breed solutions that offer a unique value, unparalleled quality and superior reliability."
360networks offers the most unique footprint in the western U.S. Its VoIP360 solution is 100% IP-based and runs on 360networks' wholly owned 16,000-mile, fiber-optic backbone, providing maximum reach, reliability and quality of service. With a single IP connection and feature server, VoIP360 customers can access 360networks' platform and receive an a la carte menu of services that are structured as building blocks to provide customers with the greatest amount of flexibility. 360networks VoIP360 services can now be found in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, Minnesota, and Utah.
About 360networks
360networks is a leading U.S. provider of fiber-optic network communications services in the western United States. Its integrated network architecture spans over 16,000 miles, offering a long haul and metro presence in over 40 markets. The company offers a comprehensive range of infrastructure services to carriers, ISPs, and cable companies, as well as small, medium and large businesses. These services include IP, Private Line, Collocation Services and VoIP. The wholly owned network was built to support fast, reliable and efficient transport of voice and data services. 360networks' SONET ring is a fully meshed architecture designed to provide complete redundancy and enable the company to reliably provide a high level of service to its customers. 360networks is privately held with headquarters in Seattle, WA.
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