[May 20, 2013] Alpheus Communications Expands Ethernet Services into Mexico Through Partnership with Marcatel Tweet May 20, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Alpheus Communications, a provider of Texas metro-regional fiber and networking solutions, has expanded its capabilities to provide Ethernet services from the U.S. into Mexico through a new network-to-network interface (NNI) agreement with Marcatel, a Mexican concessionaire. According to a release, the new relationship creates an optical NNI in McAllen, Texas, and allows Alpheus and Marcatel to buy each other's services. "Enterprises seem to have an insatiable demand for Ethernet services, and many Texas-based companies do business on both sides of the border. We formed this new carrier relationship so customers can continue to utilize Alpheus for their Ethernet services when they have capacity requirements into Mexico," said Chip Robertson, senior vice president of carrier sales for Alpheus Communications. "Marcatel is well known for providing low-latency fiber routes throughout Mexico. Connecting that network to Alpheus' Texas network is a logical extension, which ultimately benefits current and prospective customers who need capacity into Mexico." Marcatel has fiber network coverage and continually invests in its next-generation infrastructure, which carries voice, video and data services, including virtual private networks, the Company noted. The NNI agreement enables each company to easily purchase transport services from one another and extend their respective geographical footprints. This alliance between Marcatel and Alpheus enables companies of all sizes to increase their Ethernet reach across the U.S. and Mexico border using trusted transport solutions from two well-established network providers. Marcatel's customers in Mexico will now be able to connect to their business locations throughout Texas, including the Rio Grande Valley and metro areas such as Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas/Ft. Worth. Likewise, Alpheus customers based in the U.S. will have access to networks linking them to locations including Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and Veracruz. Alpheus Communications is a provider of Texas metro-regional fiber and networking solutions. Marcatel offers products and services for diverse enterprises and international carriers, including voice, data and infrastructure solutions, prepaid calling cards, call center, and TV content transportation. More Information: www.alpheus.net ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]