Allstream and Zayo

10/5/2022

Allstream has been part of the Zayo Group since 2016.

Allstream announced last Wednesday that it is adding their voice and collaboration products to the Zayo portfolio, adding to customers' connectivity solutions, spanning fiber connectivity, managed services and cloud-based voice solutions.

Allstream products such as UCaaS (Max UC), SIP, Voice and collaboration and more, will merge into Zayo to enrich single-site and multi-site access, data, network, cloud, security, voice and collaboration and managed edge solutions.

"This next chapter in our combined story is the best way for us to meet the evolving needs of customers, like you, by providing you a wider array of services and more depth."
Steve Smith, CEO of Zayo
Mike Strople, President & CEO of Allstream

What does this mean for Allstream customers?

Zayo will become the contact for sales and account support for the services previously purchased from Allstream. You’ll recognize the people handling your account as many of them transferred from Allstream October 1. Technical support for these services will be provided by the Allstream Business Unit which will become a part of Zayo.

In 2023 you will begin to see some further changes, including branding on invoices and portals. Allstream and Zayo will continue to communicate all updates on the changes you can expect.

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Continued access to Allstream Products and Information:

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What does this mean for Allstream, the company?

The Allstream team will continue to provide the excellent level of service and support you have come to expect.

Some of Allstream's people will move over to Zayo, but most will stay with the Allstream Business Unit to support Allstream's existing business.

What does this mean for Zayo customers?

If you are also an existing Zayo customer you can expect no change to those services. Over time look for further integration of your Allstream and Zayo services.

Do you want any of these telecom services?

Fiber-based infrastructure services
Increased expertise (breadth and depth of staff knowledge)
Additional sales and customer service resources to provide better customer experience
Expanded connectivity solutions and new offerings
Our voice and collaboration solutions i.e., UCaaS (Max UC), SIP, Cloud Collaboration.

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Transaction intends to sharpen Lumen's enterprise focus, accelerate the Quantum Fiber deployment, and drive growth on the Lumen Platform

9/14/2022

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Lumen Technologies struck a $7.5 billion deal to sell some of its Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier to investment firm Apollo Global Management.

The transaction will provide Apollo Funds with a robust, scaled local network, as well as the operations and back-office support to meet the accelerating demand for high-bandwidth connectivity and fiber technology.

Assets in the 20 states being acquired include:

Local fiber and copper network
Broadband and voice for consumer, enterprise and wholesale customers
Fiber and copper connectivity to enabled buildings
Connectivity to tower sites
Central offices

"We are pleased with the attractive valuation we received for these assets, which highlights the overall value of Lumen's extensive asset portfolio. Apollo Funds will receive a great business with a strong customer base, dedicated employees, and a platform for future growth."
Jeff Storey, Lumen President and CEO

Lumen will retain 16 States, while Apollo will handle 20 States.

"Our investment will help accelerate the upgrade to fiber optic technologies, and we are excited to have such a high-caliber management team ready to bring faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers."
Aaron Sobel, Private Equity Partner at Apollo

Will this transaction impact you?

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Cox Enterprises buys Axios

8/8/2022

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Digital Cable Television provider, Cox, agrees to buy Axios, American news website for $525 million.

What is Axios?

Axios was founded in 2016, and then launched in 2017 by former Politico journalists Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen and Roy Schwartz. Axios is based on the Greek ἄξιος, meaning "worthy" or newsworthy. Axios launched with a mission to deliver news to professionals in a simple format that helps them get smarter faster across an array of topics, including politics, science, business, health, tech and media.

What is Cox?

Cox Communications is a family-owned company committed to creating more meaningful moments of human connection through technology.

As the largest private broadband provider in the United States, Cox is proud of their continued investments in their people, communities and network--and now that includes Axios.

Why did Cox invest in a local journalism website?

"A big part of this investment is to expand the number of local markets we serve. Local watchdog journalism is so important to the health of any community, and no one is more focused on building that out nationally than Axios," Cox chairman and CEO Alex Taylor said.

How will this deal impact my business?

While this major purchase in the telecom industry may not impact your business today, the fast growth of Axios means that journalism and the spread of local news may hit your town next!

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T-Mobile + Sprint Merger = Good-bye Yellow, Hello Pink

5/27/2020

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The Sprint brand will disappear this summer, T-Mobile has confirmed. During an investment call earlier this week, new T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert said that while the newly merged carrier hasn't decided an exact date yet, the unified rebranding will come in midsummer.

"On the consumer side, we've always been planning a summer timeframe," Sievert said. "With COVID-19, we moved it out into the midsummer instead of the early summer, and this is when we will essentially be advertising one flagship T-Mobile brand as well as operating a unified retail."

Are you a Sprint or T-mobile customer?
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3/31/2019

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Allstream and Zayo

Allstream has been part of the Zayo Group since 2016.

"This next chapter in our combined story is the best way for us to meet the evolving needs of customers, like you, by providing you a wider array of services and more depth."
Steve Smith, CEO of Zayo
Mike Strople, President & CEO of Allstream

What does this mean for Allstream customers?

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What does this mean for Allstream, the company?

What does this mean for Zayo customers?

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Lumen will retain 16 States, while Apollo will handle 20 States.

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Digital Cable Television provider, Cox, agrees to buy Axios, American news website for $525 million.

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Allstream and Zayo

Allstream has been part of the Zayo Group since 2016.

"This next chapter in our combined story is the best way for us to meet the evolving needs of customers, like you, by providing you a wider array of services and more depth." ​Steve Smith, CEO of ZayoMike Strople, President & CEO of Allstream

What does this mean for Allstream customers?

Access

What does this mean for Allstream, the company?

What does this mean for Zayo customers?

Do you want any of these telecom services?

Transaction intends to sharpen Lumen's enterprise focus, accelerate the Quantum Fiber deployment, and drive growth on the Lumen Platform

Lumen Technologies struck a $7.5 billion deal to sell some of its Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier to investment firm Apollo Global Management.

Lumen will retain ​16 States, while Apollo will handle 20 States.

Will this transaction impact you?

Cox Enterprises buys Axios

Digital Cable Television provider, Cox, agrees to buy Axios, American news website for $525 million. ​

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​Why did Cox invest in a local journalism website?

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"This next chapter in our combined story is the best way for us to meet the evolving needs of customers, like you, by providing you a wider array of services and more depth."
Steve Smith, CEO of Zayo
Mike Strople, President & CEO of Allstream

Lumen will retain 16 States, while Apollo will handle 20 States.

Digital Cable Television provider, Cox, agrees to buy Axios, American news website for $525 million.

Why did Cox invest in a local journalism website?

See if we service your location!

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Articles