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Teligent Marks New Millennium with Unprecedented Rollout in 40 Markets

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In a record-breaking move, integrated data and voice company Teligent has launched its advanced data and voice offerings in 40 markets across the United States in just 14 months. With 10,000 customers and 7,000 buildings turned up for service, Teligent has established itself as the industry leader in rapidly rolling out high-speed, lower-cost communications services for local business customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Teligent has launched advanced data and voice offerings in 40 markets across the United States in 14 months, a record-breaking feat in the industry.
  • The company has turned up service for 10,000 customers and signed lease or option agreements for more than 7,000 buildings, securing access rights to over 700 million square feet of office space.
  • Teligent is building its own local communications networks using advanced SmartWave(TM) technology, integrating data and voice signals on a single, digital platform.
  • The company has completed the installation of a significant portion of its "in-house" Internet infrastructure, including the first of three Internet data centers.
  • Teligent anticipates launching widespread commercial service over its own, direct-access Internet facilities early next year.
  • The company's e-magine(SM) tool allows customers to access their billing and account information via the Internet, sort and analyze calls, and download data for their own use.
  • Teligent's services are now offered in 40 major markets throughout the United States, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston.

Statistics:

  • 40 markets launched in 14 months
  • 10,000 customers turned up for service
  • 7,000 buildings signed for lease or option agreements
  • 700 million square feet of office space secured access rights to
  • 40% of Teligent's customers use e-magine(SM) as their exclusive source of billing information
  • New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston are among the 40 markets where Teligent offers its services

Sources:

  • Teligent press release, dated December 20, 1999
  • Business Wire, "Teligent Marks New Millennium with Unprecedented Rollout in 40 Markets"
  • Teligent website, www.teligent.com
  • Securities and Exchange Commission filings

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