McLeodUSA Now Offering Voice Over IP Integrated Access Services for Businesses23 December 2004
McLeodUSA Incorporated, one of the nation's largest independent competitive telecommunications services providers, today announced that its Preferred Advantage(R) Dynamic Integrated Access, which utilizes the next generation Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) switching architecture, is now generally available for sale to business customers in Denver, Dallas, Detroit and Chicago, with planned expansion to a total of 35 markets within the Company's 25-state footprint by the end of second quarter 2005.
"McLeodUSA continues to deliver products and services to our customers that improve business efficiencies and reduce costs while providing a world-class service experience," said Chris A. Davis, Chairman and CEO of McLeodUSA. "In addition to lower cost, Dynamic Integrated Access offers our business customers enhanced features, productivity improvements, increased flexibility and control over the administration of their communications services through a web-based control panel."
Preferred Advantage Dynamic Integrated Access uses Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) on McLeodUSA's secure IP network to offer integrated voice and data communications services, over one single T-1 facility to customer locations. Customers receive up to 1.544 Mbps Internet access, high quality voice service, 17 local calling features, the convenience of an easy-to-use web-based control panel, and the ability to add or change features and generate reports. Multi-location customers will enjoy the benefits of abbreviated dialing and free site-to-site calling between all of their Dynamic Integrated Access served locations.
"Pells Insurance chose Dynamic Integrated Access because of the competitive price, the faster Internet speed and the customer service provided," said Mark Pells, President of Pells Insurance. "As a result, we have been able to lower our telecommunications costs and improve the operating efficiencies for our voice and data operations."
"We are pleased with the performance of McLeodUSA and its Dynamic Integrated Access product. By moving from dial-up to a T-1, we have experienced greater flexibility, efficiency and scalability with our communications services," said Mike Obert, VP/Manager, Western Steel & Boiler. "Now, we have real-time control over our voice and data services by using the web-based Control Panel to administer features. Our Internet is faster, much more accessible and we have the latest technology at our disposal."
In addition to Denver, Dallas, Detroit and Chicago, McLeodUSA will be expanding VoIP services for business customers to 31 new markets in its 25-state footprint by the end of second quarter 2005.
For general information on Dynamic Integrated Access and other McLeodUSA Preferred Advantage services, please contact a McLeodUSA Customer Care Representative at 1-800-593-1177 or visit the Company's website at www.mcleodusa.com.
About McLeodUSA
McLeodUSA provides integrated communications services, including local services, in 25 Midwest, Southwest, Northwest and Rocky Mountain states. The Company is a facilities-based telecommunications provider with, as of September 30, 2004, 38 ATM switches, 39 voice switches, 696 collocations, 435 DSLAMs and 2,474 employees. As of April 16, 2002, Forstmann Little & Co. became a 58% shareholder in the Company. Visit the Company's Web site at www.mcleodusa.com
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Source: Business Wire
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