PHOENIX, May 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integra Telecom Inc., a provider of fiber-based, business-grade networking, communications and cloud solutions, has awarded Dress for Success and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation free Internet service for a year through its Community Connection campaign.
The Phoenix Community Connection campaign is part of Integra Telecom's Community Matters program, which supports initiatives and organizations that benefit the lives of people in the communities that Integra serves. Its focus areas are:
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Youth – health, education and the well being of the youth in the community.
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Health – wellness, safety and the eradication of disease.
- Community – improving the stability and quality of life in the community, particularly among low-to-moderate income individuals.
"Integra is proud to be a part of the Phoenix community, and we are committed to giving back however possible," said Jim Bascom, enterprise sales director at Integra Telecom. "Both Dress for Success and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation are well respected and charitable organizations in this region, and we couldn't be happier to take care of their Internet needs for a year."
Area business and residents were encouraged to nominate their favorite non-profit for a chance to win free Internet service. The top 10 organizations with the most nominations were then entered into a random drawing from which Dress for Success and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation were randomly selected during an open house event hosted by Integra on May 17.
For more information about Community Matters, visit http://www.integratelecom.com/about/community_matters.php.
About Integra Telecom
Integra Telecom Inc. connects businesses by providing enterprise-grade networking, communications and cloud solutions to business and carrier customers in 35 markets across 11 Western states, including: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah and Washington. The company owns and operates a nationally acclaimed, best-in-class fiber-optic network consisting of a 5,000-mile high-speed long-haul fiber network and a 3,000-mile metropolitan access network including more than 2,000 fiber-fed buildings. The company has earned some of the highest customer loyalty and customer satisfaction ratings in the telecommunications industry. Integra Telecom is a registered trademark of Integra Telecom Inc. For more information, visit www.integratelecom.com.