360networks Expands VoIP Coverage Into Nebraska

The New Rate Centers Further Expand the Company's Coverage Areas and Brings 360networks' Suite of Services to a Larger Population


SEATTLE, Jan. 14, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- 360networks, the premier provider of wholesale VoIP communications services, today announced it is expanding coverage into the state of Nebraska. This expansion will add 23 new rate centers serving Omaha and other cities throughout the eastern half of the state.

With the addition of Nebraska, 360networks now covers 682 rate centers across 13 western states with population coverage of over 30 million. The increased coverage will help facilitate the deployment of consumer and enterprise VoIP services throughout the state of Nebraska. 360's VoIP offering includes high quality, low cost wholesale origination and termination VoIP services.

"Nebraska is an area that has been underserved by facilities based VoIP providers," stated Rick Coma, senior vice president of 360networks. "With our expansion, we can provide our customers the ability to make high quality broadband telephony services available throughout the state of Nebraska."

360networks' VoIP360sm solutions are 100% IP-based and run on the company's wholly owned 17,200-mile, fiber-optic backbone, providing maximum reach, reliability and quality of service. With a single IP connection and feature server, 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. These services include dedicated IP connectivity, DIDs, CNAM, 911, origination and termination services.

The new rate center coverage includes: Ainsworth, Atkinson, Clarkson, Creston, Emerson, Fremont, Howells, Humphrey, Laurel, Norfolk, O'Neill, Oakland, Omaha, Pender, Pilger, Randolph, Schuyler, Tekamah, Valentine, Wakefield, Wayne, West Point and West Hamburg.

About 360networks

360networks is a leading provider of wholesale VoIP and fiber-optic network communications services in the western United States. Its integrated network architecture spans over 17,200 miles, offering a long haul and metro presence in over 48 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. All services are provided through VoIP360, Inc. and 360networks (USA) Inc., both wholly owned subsidiaries of 360networks Corporation. 360networks is privately held with headquarters in Seattle, WA. For more information about 360networks and its products please visit www.360networks.com.

360networks, VoIP360, and the 360 logo are registered service marks of 360networks Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.


            

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