Level 3 Communications Partners with Pac-West Telecomm to Deliver VoIP Solution to Enterprise Customers

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Level 3 Communications, Inc. has announced a partnership with Pac-West Telecomm, Inc. to deliver a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) solution to enterprise customers through Level 3's (3)Tone Business Service. This partnership enables Pac-West to offer its VoIPpro solution, which provides a complete suite of Internet applications and enhanced functionality, to geographically dispersed companies in various industries, including banking, real estate, and automotive.

Key Takeaways:

  • Level 3 Communications, Inc. has partnered with Pac-West Telecomm, Inc. to deliver a VoIP solution to enterprise customers through Level 3's (3)Tone Business Service.
  • Pac-West's VoIPpro solution offers a complete suite of Internet applications and enhanced functionality, enabling geographically dispersed companies to cost-effectively connect multiple locations and teleworkers.
  • The partnership provides access to additional marketing resources and sales support, including a new partner portal, training, demand generation and marketing tools, and aggressive sales incentives.
  • Level 3's (3)Tone Business Service enables Pac-West to build, expand, and differentiate its voice solutions using Level 3's IP network.
  • Pac-West's VoIPpro solution addresses the growing demand from customers for cost savings, increased flexibility, and enhanced services now available with IP-based communications systems.
  • The solution enables users to access and manage all of their communications services in real time from any Internet access method through an easy-to-use, web-based interface.
  • The partnership further accelerates Pac-West's ability to deliver VoIP services to enterprise customers both within and outside of its western U.S. footprint.
  • The VoIPpro solution is ideal for a variety of target enterprise markets, including banking, real estate, construction, healthcare, and automotive.
  • Pac-West has operations in California, Nevada, Washington, Arizona, and Oregon, and carries over 120 million minutes of voice and data traffic per day.
  • Level 3's partner program provides Pac-West with access to a new partner portal, training, demand generation and marketing tools, and aggressive sales incentives.
  • Kenn Kurtz, CEO of The Steele Foundation, a Pac-West VoIPpro customer, has a global presence on all seven continents and in over 25 strategic business centers worldwide.

Statistics:

  • 120 million minutes of voice and data traffic carried by Pac-West per day
  • 20% of dial-up Internet traffic in California carried by Pac-West
  • Level 3's (3)Tone Business Service enables Pac-West to build, expand, and differentiate its voice solutions using Level 3's IP network
  • Over 22,500 miles of broadband fiber optic network operated by Level 3
  • Level 3's network carries over 120 million minutes of voice and data traffic per day
  • Pac-West has operations in California, Nevada, Washington, Arizona, and Oregon

Sources:

  • Level 3 Communications, Inc. press release: "Will Utilize Level 3's IP Network and (3)Tone Business Service to Deliver VoIP Solution to Enterprise Customers"
  • Pac-West Telecomm, Inc. press release: "Pac-West Telecomm, Inc. and Level 3 Communications, Inc. Partner to Deliver VoIP Solution to Enterprise Customers"
  • Level 3 Communications, Inc. company profile: "About Level 3 Communications"
  • Pac-West Telecomm, Inc. company profile: "About Pac-West Telecomm, Inc."
  • Level 3 Forward-Looking Statement
  • Pac-West Telecomm Forward-Looking Statement