DALLAS, Oct. 9, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- COMPTEL Convention & Expo (Booth 211) -- 360networks(r), the premier provider of wholesale communications services in the western United States, today announced it has further expanded its scope of network services by adding a new route between Chicago and Denver. The expansion adds new Points of Presence (POPs) in Iowa and Nebraska to its wholly owned and managed SONET Ring protected fiber network. The five new markets that 360 now serves are Omaha, NE; Des Moines, IA; Iowa City, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA and Davenport, IA. In addition, 360 has expanded its presence in Albuquerque, NM and added Klamath Falls, OR to its footprint. These locations will now receive a range of broadband services such as Dedicated Internet Access, Private Line, Gigabit Ethernet and VoIP origination and termination services. With the addition of the 1,200 mile route from Chicago to Denver 360networks now owns and operates a 17,200 mile network with a presence in 48 unique markets served by 73 POPs.
The new POPs open the door for 360 to introduce its VoIP360 services into Iowa and Nebraska later this year. This expansion will allow 360 to add 139 new rate centers to its footprint, covering over 2.5 million people throughout Iowa and Nebraska. 360networks also recently added 56 CenturyTel ratecenters to its VoIP360 network coverage. This move allows 360's wholesale customers to reach more than 165,000 people throughout Colorado. 360's VoIP coverage now stands at 27.7 million people in the western U.S. with plans to expand coverage to over 50 million people by the end of 2007.
"It is important that businesses and consumers alike have access to complete broadband services, especially in rural areas," stated Rick Coma, senior vice president of 360networks. "By adding new routes, new POPs and ultimately providing more customers with broadband services, we are delivering on our promise to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions to both new and existing customers."
360networks offers the most unique footprint in the western U.S. Its VoIP360 solution is 100% IP-based and runs on 360networks' wholly owned 17,200-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 Arizona, 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 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. 360networks is privately held with headquarters in Seattle, WA. For more information about 360networks and its products please visit www.360networks.com.
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