deltathree combines its back office suite of services with Level 3’s (3)VoIP EnhancedSM Local service to offer a turnkey VoIP platform for Tier 2 and Tier 3 cable operators, telephony providers, and Internet service providers
New York, NY, December 15, 2005 – deltathree Inc (NASDAQ: DDDC), a leading provider of private label Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions for service providers worldwide and Level 3 Communications (NASDAQ: LVLT) today announced that deltathree has joined the Level 3 Master Reseller program. The combined effort provides a comprehensive, proven solution, which enables service providers to implement and launch a cost-effective VoIP platform while reducing the overall time to market.
Under the terms of its expanded relationship, Level 3 is the wholesale network carrier for the deltathree Outsourced Platform solution, and deltathree is a member of the Level(3)EnabledSM Master Reseller program, a program that provides assistance in driving sales for select partners. As part of this program, Level 3 works with deltathree to identify and target prospective channel partners for the deltathree Outsourced Platform Solution including Tier 2 and 3 cable operators, telephony providers, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and other broadband providers. deltathree, in turn, is able to work directly with those partners and resell Level 3’s Enhanced Local Service (ELS) to provide robust and reliable private label VoIP solutions.
“deltathree is a pioneer in the VoIP arena and Level 3 values the technical and strategic expertise that deltathree offers to Tier 2 and 3 cable operators, telephony providers, ISPs and other broadband service providers who in turn provide Internet telephone service to residential customers via any broadband connection," said Craig Schlagbaum, vice president of Channel Development. "Level 3 is focused on being the premier wholesale VoIP enabler. By concentrating on a small number of highly capable partners, Level 3 can focus on developing more robust sales programs to help drive the adoption and growth of the combined services provided by both companies."
“Over the years Level 3’s network services have continuously proven to be an integral and reliable part of the deltathree VoIP platform,” stated Gary Coben, deltathree director of sales, Outsourced Platform Solution. This new initiative, which combines Level 3’s (3)VoIP Enhanced Local service with deltathree’s back office and operational support systems, will continue to strengthen our position as a complete VoIP enabler. We are excited to be part of the Master Reseller program and look forward to our mutual success.”
For nearly a decade deltathree has been recognized as a global innovator of VoIP products, applications and infrastructure. deltathree’s Outsourced Platform Solution includes the following components: billing, eCommerce, fraud management, soft-switch applications (e.g., advanced call forwarding, speed dial, follow me/find me), Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) configuration, web development, network management, 411 and E-911.
About deltathree
Founded in 1996, deltathree is a leading provider of hosted, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) products and services. deltathree provides private-label products, including Broadband Phone, PC-to-Phone, and Phone-to-Phone, as well as back-office services such as billing, operations management, marketing support, and network management, to service providers worldwide. deltathree's retail division, iConnectHere, provides award-winning VoIP products directly to consumers and businesses. Our high quality Internet telephony solutions are viable and cost-effective alternatives to traditional telephone services.
For more information about deltathree, visit our web site at http://www.deltathree.com.
For more information about the deltathree’s Outsourced Platform Solution http://corp.deltathree.com/revenueopportunities/outsourcedplatform.asp
About Level 3 Communications
Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT), an international communications company, operates one of the largest Internet backbones in the world, connecting 180 markets in 18 countries. The company serves a broad range of wholesale, enterprise and content customers with a comprehensive suite of services including: Internet Protocol (IP) services, broadband transport and infrastructure services, colocation services, voice and voice over IP services, content delivery and media distribution services. These services provide the building blocks to enable Level 3’s customers to meet their growing demands for advanced communications solutions. The company’s Web address is www.Level3.com.
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