DSLExtreme Expands California Broadband Service into Bakersfield
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SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 16 /- IKANO Communications Inc., a provider of private-label, wholesale, and retail Internet services, has announced that DSLExtreme, California's leading Internet service provider and a division of IKANO, has expanded its consumer broadband coverage into Bakersfield, California. DSLExtreme's growth into Bakersfield is the first step of planned expansion into California's central valley. DSLExtreme's IP network currently reaches consumers within the greater Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento and San Diego metro areas in both AT&T and Verizon footprints. As the second largest wholesale DSL service provider for both AT&T and Verizon, DSLExtreme also provides broadband service in all major metropolitan areas of the U.S. through exclusive reseller agreements. High-speed Internet packages start as low as $12.95 and offer speeds from 768Kbps to 6.0 Mbps.
Though its shared services IP platform, IKANO offers Internet access, email, and hosting services to over 500,000 customers in the United States and Canada. "Our DSLExtreme service expansion into Bakersfield enables us to offer a competitive product for small businesses and consumers seeking high value Internet services at low costs. Through our strategic telco relationships, IKANO is uniquely positioned to offer savings to loyal customers within our network," said George Naspo, CEO of parent company IKANO Communications. He added, "DSLExtreme has developed one of the best connected networks in California that includes extensive public and private peering to ensure the highest quality of service and low latency."
DSLExtreme offers a no hassle, pre-configured high-speed modem, network firewall protection, email with spam and virus protection, and local technical support. Upgraded email offerings for small businesses, including hosted Exchange(TM) with Blackberry(TM) capable wireless synchronization, are also offered. "With the rise in popularity of consumer generated video, Internet telephony, social networking, and other broadband intensive services, high speed data networks like DSLExtreme's are invaluable," said George Mitsopoulos, VP Operations. "Providing services with the personal touch of a local ISP, while maintaining lower pricing associated with nationwide providers, is critical."
More information on DSLExtreme's Bakersfield offering can be viewed at www.dslextreme.com or by calling the 24 hour customer service line at (866) 243-8638.
About IKANO Communications, Inc.
IKANO Communications was founded over 10 years ago as a regional Internet service provider in the Intermountain West and since then has flourished to become the industry leader in private-label, wholesale, and retail Internet services. IKANO leverages its IP platform to provide outstanding services at highly competitive prices. The company's rapid growth and excellence in the field have resulted in IKANO's ranking in the Inc. 500, Technology Fast 500, Inner City 100, Utah 100, and Call Center of the Year. IKANO is backed by a number of leading industry investors, including Insight Venture Partners. Companies interested in learning more about IKANO should contact info@ikano.com, or call 877.492.0121. For more information, visit www.ikano.com.
About DSLExtreme
DSLExtreme is the largest private DSL provider in California and is a leading provider of high-speed and traditional Internet services. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Los Angeles, DSLExtreme offers a suite of online products and services for consumer and business customers throughout the United States. Services include DSL and dial-up Internet access, email, Web hosting and data circuits, with superior quality connectivity and minimal drop-off. The DSLExtreme network serves tens of thousands of clients in over twenty-one major metropolitan areas across the country. For more information, visit www.dslextreme.com.
Source: IKANO Communications Inc.
CONTACT: Douglas Pollei of IKANO Communications, +1-801-415-8057,
dpollei@ikano.com
Web site: www.ikano.com/
http://www.dslextreme.com/
