Company looks forward to contributing to international defining body for Carrier Ethernet
Stock Symbol: MBT
TORONTO, May 15, 2012 /CNW/ - Allstream, Canada's all-business communications provider, is proud to announce that it has joined the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF). Allstream made the announcement today during an International Telecoms Week luncheon in Chicago.
The Metro Ethernet Forum is a global industry alliance comprising more than 195 organizations, and the defining body for Carrier Ethernet worldwide. The MEF's mission is to accelerate the worldwide adoption of Carrier-class Ethernet networks and services. MEF develops Carrier Ethernet technical specifications and implementation agreements to promote interoperability and deployment of Carrier Ethernet worldwide.
Allstream's participation in the forum will allow it to contribute to the development of Ethernet standards, engage with other members and build relationships with other international carriers and, most importantly, help ensure that Allstream is providing the highest levels of service and product to its customers.
"Ethernet is becoming the ubiquitous access choice for Canadian businesses and it is a focus for Allstream, so this was a natural step for us," said Dean Prevost, President, Allstream. "We have a great interest in participating in the conversation and contributing to industry leadership when it comes to evolving the technology."
For more information on the Metro Ethernet Forum, visit www.metroethernetforum.org
About Allstream
Allstream is a Canadian leader in IP communications and the only national communications provider that works exclusively with business customers of all sizes. With nearly 600,000 customer connections, Allstream's momentum is fuelled by the knowledge, skills and entrepreneurial spirit of its 2,500 employees across the country who collaborate with customers to determine their unique communications solutions needs. Supported by its more than 30,000-kilometre nationwide high-performance fibre-optic network, Allstream's broad portfolio of business solutions are built from an array of advanced communications technologies and services including a wide range of innovative, highly-scalable IP-based solutions to help organizations communicate more efficiently and profitably. Allstream takes pride in its commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience, and has long been recognized by its technology partners for the contributions made to their businesses. Allstream is wholly-owned by Manitoba Telecom Services Inc., which is listed on the TSX (trading symbol: MBT). For information on Allstream's products and solutions, please visit www.allstream.com.
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