Telecompetitor

Windstream is at it again, proving its acquisition spree is not over. The latest candidate – Q-Comm, an Overland Park, Kan based regional fiber transport company and CLEC, with operations in 22 states. The transaction is valued ...

Windstream has beefed up network security for its enterprise management customers by adding a Managed Security Enterprise service to its portfolio. The telecompetitor has partnered with Fortinet to offer the network security service provider's FortiGate unified threat ...

Unlike its large tier 2 telco brethren CenturyLink, Frontier, and FairPoint, Windstream has decided against any type of mega-merger (at least for now) and has rather chosen strategic acquisitions like Iowa Telecom and NuVox. Windstream CEO Jeff Gardner tells CNBC that his ...

Windstream has decided to make Little Rock, Ark. its permanent headquarters and is embarking on an expansion that will add 210 and retain 300 jobs, bringing its employee headcount in the state capital to 1,360. Politicians waxed enthusiastic upon the announcement. “We’re excited that ...

06.29.2010 – JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – AXIOM™ Sales Force Development announces today that Windstream Communications, a leading provider of telecommunications services, has agreed to implement AXIOM’s Selling Sciences Program (AXIOM SSPTM) for their business-to-business sales organization. As with any business, customer satisfaction and revenue growth are primary objectives for Windstream Communications. They realized that to produce significant results in these areas, they ...

Windstream enhances Lifetime Price Guarantee with digital TV from DISH Network LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream (Nasdaq: WIN) announced today the launch of an unprecedented triple play Lifetime Price Guarantee, adding a high-definition digital TV package from DISH Network to its existing offer of high-speed Internet and unlimited nationwide calling.  Windstream's Lifetime Price Guarantee provides customers with a locked-in, monthly rate ...

Windstream announced their acquisition of Iowa Telecom is now complete. The final transaction was valued at $1.2 billion, with Iowa Telecom shareholders receiving 0.804 shares of Windstream stock and $7.90 in cash for each Iowa Telecom share. Iowa ...

Windstream Integrated Solutions combine voice, data and Internet services over a cost-effective single connection. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Windstream (NASDAQ: WIN) announces the expansion of its converged communications services to Omaha, Neb. Windstream's Integrated Solutions combine voice, data and Internet services over the same connection for maximum value and flexibility. The Windstream Integrated Solutions product is a fully managed business phone system ...

We noted Windstream’s Lifetime Price Guarantee launch back in late summer 2009. Apparently, they plan to double down on the Price for Life approach with the launch of a new campaign, the Lifetime Guarantee Tour. They are embarking on ...

When talking about the Universal Service Fund, high cost support and schools and libraries funding usually get most of the attention. But there is also the Rural Health Care Fund, which distributes about $50 million per year to help rural health care providers pay for ...