Atlanta, Ga. – Jan. 3, 2012 – Birch Communications, a leading IP-based telecom and managed services provider to small- and medium-sized businesses announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to buy the operating assets of AstroTel. These assets include the IP-based network spanning the Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota and Bradenton markets on Florida’s west coast.
“Birch welcomes the former AstroTel Customers, Dealers and Wholesale Partners with open arms. Birch and AstroTel are committed to ensuring a smooth transition for all parties,” said Vincent Oddo, Birch president and CEO. “Birch has seamlessly transitioned thousands of Customers, Dealers and Wholesale Partners as a part of the 13 acquisitions it has previously completed since 2006 – no one in the industry has more experience completing this process and everyone will benefit from our proven ability to provide world-class service and back it up with world-class support.”
“We are looking forward to welcoming the former AstroTel Customers, Dealers & Wholesale Partners into the Birch family,” said Chris Aversano, Birch chief operating officer. “Over the last fifteen years Birch has earned a strong reputation for providing exceptional customer service. In addition, they will all benefit from a wider selection of voice, broadband and managed IT products and services.”
Once completed, this transaction will mark the 14th major acquisition that Birch has completed since 2006. Birch’s strategy is to significantly increase customer density and expand the reach of its state-of-the-art private IP-Network through both “tuck-in” acquisitions and organic growth.
