Telegration Signs as New Edge Networks Master Agent

VANCOUVER, Wash., Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- New Edge Networks, the managed services business communications unit of EarthLink Inc. (Nasdaq: ELNK), today announced that Telegration, a leading provider and reseller of business telecommunications services, signed a master agent agreement to offer New Edge products and services through its network of Telegration representatives and independent agents.

By partnering with New Edge, Telegration gains access to a fully managed nationwide MPLS network and multiple last mile offerings including DSL, Cable, T1 and Ethernet.  Many of Telegration's customers have multiple locations so it is important for the company to partner with providers that can deliver excellent, reliable service nationwide.  The New Edge Network can service 95% of business addresses in the U.S. with a product mix that can affordably satisfy the data requirements of offices of all sizes.

"I am excited to add New Edge Networks to our product portfolio because it extends our reach around the country," said Telegration President Denis Raue. "Because New Edge Networks specializes in MPLS networks for customers with multi-location networks and provides Internet service nationwide, adding its products and services to our portfolio helps us provide cost-effective services to customers with multiple and remote locations, wherever they may be."

New Edge Vice President of Agent Channel J.R. Cook added, "For 20 years Telegration has provided its partners with access to the carriers that best fit their customers' needs. This partnership will maximize our growth potential in the Great Lakes Area where Telegration has always had a tremendous presence. Our Channel neutral philosophy will allow the Telegration partners to team up with our Account Executives to work together in providing their customers the right solution across New Edge's robust network."

About Telegration

Telegration reduces costs and improves efficiencies for over 27,000 businesses including Fortune 500 corporations, cities, government agencies, and other organizations while providing maximum flexibility, service guarantees and exceptional customer service.  As a leading Master Agent, Telegration offers a complete range of local, long distance, and Internet services from the industry's leading providers including AT&T, Time Warner, US Signal, Level 3, Global Crossing, TDS Metrocom, Verizon, XO Communications and others.  Telegration also provides its own private-branded long distance services for voice, video and data applications using the Verizon and TNCI networks. Founded in 1990, Telegration is headquartered in Clawson, Michigan.  For more information, visit http://www.telegration.com

About New Edge Networks

New Edge Networks provides managed IP-based based networks through a mix of private and public connections to deliver secure, managed network solutions. Connecting business sites at virtually any address in the United States, New Edge allows businesses to choose any blend of available access technologies – from DSL and T1 lines to fiber-optic connections – for building secure MPLS networks with performance guarantees managed over an award-winning portal. A wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based EarthLink Inc., New Edge is based in Vancouver, Wash. For more information visit www.newedgenetworks.com or call 1-360-693-9009.

SOURCE New Edge Networks