AT&T
AT&T is making a billion-dollar commitment to global enterprise-focused services in 2008. The carrier's plans to extend network reach, globalize business services and develop new services should pay dividends by capturing more enterprise spend. (5/5/2008)
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BT Americas
BT continues putting pieces into place, most recently with its acquisition of U.S. video and telepresence provider Wire One. The carrier's successes are often led by its taking on integration and outsourcing projects for its customers. (6/16/2008)
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Cavalier Telephone
Cavalier has expanded its reach and service portfolio through acquisition and technology deployments such as mid- band Ethernet. These enhancements offer potential revenue growth, but, the carrier may face increased costs for access services. (5/14/2008)
Cbeyond
By specializing in a core product line in select major metros, Cbeyond has managed to avoid the common CLEC danger of spreading itself too thin. Churn remains low, profitability is rising, and the company continues to grow customers and revenues. (6/22/2007)
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Citizens Communications
Citizens Communications increased its footprint in 2007 through its acquisition of two smaller carriers, but the gain in revenues and coverage may not be enough to offset access line loss, declining USF subsidies, and increased cable competition. (5/28/2008)
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Comcast Business Communications
Comcast Business Communications (CBC) has increased its business sales and support teams and launched Business Class Digital Voice. The initial service offer is limited in features and lines, but CBC plans to expand the service in 2008. (3/11/2008)
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Covad
Covad is on track to be acquired by Platinum Equity by 2Q 2008. Once private, Covad will no longer feel the pressure of public equity markets, but may it experience another kind of pressure from the new owners to improve operational performance. (3/21/2008)
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Cox Business Services
Cox Business reaches more than 200,000 business customers. Its initiatives to connect optical networks, promote carrier Ethernet services and provide T1-like voice/data integrated access portend the company's continued success. (4/22/2008)
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Deltacom
Deltacom emerged from its 2007 recapitalization in better shape to tackle the market profitably. Slow but sure adjustments in the carrier's financial picture and service portfolio enhancements have steadied the regional CLEC. (6/10/2008)
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Embarq
Despite losing more than 7% of its access lines over the past year, Embarq’s business services continue their slow but steady growth, due in part to strong demand for DSL services. (5/20/2008)
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Eschelon
Eschelon Telecom, a CLEC operating in nine western states, has agreed to be acquired by Integra Telecom of Portland, Oregon, for $710 million. The merger is expected to be completed by the end of August. (8/10/2007)
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Global Crossing
Global Crossing continues to replace low-margin wholesale voice revenue with services offering greater rewards. Global Crossing's 2008 plans include VoIP, Ethernet, IP VPN and customer enhancements to ensure its portfolio stays up to par. (4/15/2008)
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Level 3
Level 3 struggled with integration issues last year that reduced its ability to turn up services while service quality degraded. Following a management shake-up, the carrier is totally focused on getting back on track by the second half of 2008. (4/17/2008)
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McLeodUSA
On September 17, 2007, it was announced that McLeodUSA had agreed to be acquired by PAETEC in a transaction valued at $557 million. The combined company would, by some measures, become the largest business-focused CLEC in the U.S. (11/14/2007)
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New Edge Networks/Earthlink Business Solutions
EarthLink's 2007 consumer-side cuts have led the overall company to improved financials so far in 2008. New Edge Networks' rollout of nationwide IP/MPLS class of service support over ADSL opens up additional major new opportunities. (5/13/2008)
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NuVox
Nuvox acquired fellow carrier FDN Communications in 2007 and has since fully integrated the business into its own; the carrier has been mining opportunities to build up value- added features applicable across its customer base. (6/12/2008)
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One Communications
One Communications has rationalized its product set and launched new services across its footprint. The carrier faces competition from RBOCs and cable operators and its ability to retain a strong customer service focus will be key to its success. (6/9/2008)
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Optimum Lightpath
Optimum Lightpath, the business services arm of Cablevision, offers alternatives to RBOC legacy services in the New York metro market. Lightpath has an enviable fiber reach, but its lack of nationwide coverage is a limiting factor. (4/24/2007)
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Orange Business Services
Global service provider Orange Business Services continues to develop its services and partnerships. Most recently, the carrier achieved global partner status with Cisco, and launched new managed security features off the vendor's routers. (3/20/2008)
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PAETEC
In February 2008, PAETEC completed its acquisition of McLeodUSA, and became a truly national competitive service provider. The company has wasted no time in starting to consolidate corporate branding and services under PAETEC. (6/10/2008)
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Qwest
While Qwest's core voice business continues to trend downward, strong data growth propelled business revenues into positive territory, as Qwest's Internet and iQ Networking products offset the decline of legacy services. (6/20/2008)
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Sprint Nextel
Sprint’s wireline business has been declining for several years, but that trend appeared to bottom out in 2007 as IP/MPLS services grew by double digits. Meanwhile, new CEO Dan Hesse has yet to make a decision regarding WiMAX strategy for 2008. (4/1/2008)
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TelePacific Communications
Following its acquisition of Mpower, TelePacific has become one of the top-tier competitive carriers on the West Coast. However, the merger of Eschelon and Integra has created a comparably sized regional CLEC based in the Northwest. (3/4/2008)
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Time Warner Cable Business Services
Time Warner Cable now offers business customers a triple play of Business Class Phone, Internet and Video. Business Class phone offers a basic feature set, but lacks the calling features that come with a converged IP environment. (3/4/2008)
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Time Warner Telecom
Time Warner Telecom, soon to be known as “tw telecom,” is well on its way to completing its integration of Xspedius this year, but the impending name change will require a multi-million dollar rebranding campaign. (5/19/008)
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Verizon
Verizon Business’ vast collection of assets makes it a top choice for businesses of all sizes. Verizon’s network improvements enable the carrier to support today’s services and prepare the carrier to meet tomorrow’s communications needs. (5/6/2008)
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Windstream Communications
Windstream has completed its first full year of operation with modest but positive growth. It carries a substantial debt load and faces increasing competition from cable operators in the business services market. (3/5/2008)
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XO
XO has strengthened its IP services portfolio with new pricing and service options. The carrier’s ongoing network enhancement efforts and the addition of mobility services will maintain the momentum of XO IP Flex in the enterprise market. (4/8/2008)
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