[March 13, 2007] Bandwidth.com Announces Distinction as Level 3 Premier Master Reseller Tweet CARY, N.C., March 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Bandwidth.com, a leading nationwide provider of complete business communications solutions, today announced it has been awarded Level 3's highest reseller partner designation as a Premier Master Reseller. The partner relationship enables Bandwidth.com to take advantage of Level 3's extensive VoIP infrastructure and services to offer businesses and specialty service providers a customized voice solution at an affordable rate. By tying into the nation's largest VoIP backbone, Bandwidth.com extends its reach into the small, medium and enterprise (SME) VoIP market and expands its already solid program to high-end VARs. The Level 3 Premier Master Reseller Program is designed to support highly qualified, select wholesale partners that have the ability to deeper penetrate the enterprise market. Under the terms of the agreement, Level 3 will provide a range of VoIP solutions and applications including enhanced local and toll free calling, E-911, collocation and other professional services enabling Bandwidth.com to offer its feature-rich SIP Trunking, origination/termination, and hosted VoIP solutions to businesses across all 50 states. In addition, Level 3 will provide go-to-market support and customer leads and share market research findings to help Bandwidth.com extend its leadership presence in the small, medium and enterprise business telecommunications market. "As Bandwidth.com continues to focus our efforts on bringing affordable and reliable business communications solutions to businesses, being distinguished as a Level 3 Premier Master Reseller provides unquestionable validation and support for our ongoing development efforts," said Henry Kaestner, CEO of Bandwidth.com. "This relationship offers us the sales, operational and marketing support needed to be successful selling Level 3 services to a broad range of potential customers. The program not only helps us extend our market reach by jointly building and executing effective go-to-market plans but also enables us to expand our network of the nation's leading VARs, which are invaluable to our overall sales objectives." "We are very pleased to welcome Bandwidth.com to our Premier Master Reseller Program, and we believe that this business relationship will further enable their ability to provide VoIP solutions," said Craig Schlagbaum, vice president of national partner sales and programs for Level 3's Business Markets Group. "Bandwidth.com is positioned to make a significant market impact by extending its systems around the Level 3 network, and we look forward to being a part of their continued success." Bandwidth.com has established itself as a leading communications provider serving the business telecommunication needs of SMBs, enterprises and specialty service providers in all 50 states. Bandwidth.com sells its services directly to customers through a dedicated sales team and through a channel partner program that works with hardware providers such as Mitel, Allworx, IBM and Intel. The company's VAR program enables VARs to sell more hardware by offering a compelling product that increases their revenue and saves their customers money. In addition Bandwidth.com's program allows VARS the opportunity to offer a depth of reliable service that is inexpensive and easy for their customers to deploy. In September 2006, Bandwidth.com expanded its channel partner program enabling VARs to sell their premier SIP Trunking offering. About Bandwidth.com Founded in 1999, Bandwidth.com is a complete nationwide communications provider offering businesses and specialty service providers advanced VoIP, Internet and managed network services. As a single source provider for businesses telecom needs, Bandwidth.com provides its customers with unparalleled selection, savings and service. The company also operates as a specialty service provider for large enterprises who are looking to extend their Voice-over-IP applications to their customers. Bandwidth.com's unique methodology, experienced team and dedicated customer service, ensures accountability and service superior to that of traditional Internet and VoIP providers. Bandwidth.com has been recognized by Inc Magazine as one of the fastest growing telecommunications companies, ranking 16th in the 2006 Inc 500 list. In addition the Triangle Business Journal has recognized the company as of the Best Places to work in North Carolina's Research Triangle. For more information, visit http://www.bandwidth.com/. CONTACT: Kristin Conforti +1-516-320-6839 [email protected] Bandwidth.com CONTACT: Kristin Conforti, +1-516-320-6839, [email protected], forBandwidth.com Web site: http://www.bandwidth.com/ [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]