Telarus Named 2008 Top Dealer by NuVox

"NuVox has built a world-class Indirect Sales channel by fostering strong partnerships with dealers like Telarus," said Mike Gallagher, President of Strategic Markets for NuVox. "We are proud to present the 2008 Top Dealer Award to Telarus, our largest master agent, for the second straight year. We anticipate our partnership with Telarus will continue to grow in 2009."

"We are honored to receive the 2008 Top Dealer Award from NuVox," commented Lance Akins, VP of Sales for Telarus, Inc. "Our agents continue to be attracted to NuVox over other carriers because they have figured out the 'magic success formula', which is:

• 100% accurate, real-time quotes through our patented GeoQuote system
• Competitive rates in virtually all mid-major markets in the Southeast and Midwest
• Lightning-fast response time to agent inquiries
• Simple, easy-to-manage paperwork
• Top-of-the-line commission payouts

NuVox's product suite now includes the following products:

• NuVox Business Apps - Powered by Google^TM features include email, calendaring, documents, Intranet site development, video, and message filtering.
• VoxIP SIP Trunking Service allows VoIP customers to consolidate resources, manage long distance services more efficiently, and better utilize network capacity.
• VoxIP Big Bandwidth is now available in 10, 20, 50 and 100MB increments in select markets throughout the Southeast and Midwest. This technology will allow existing customers access services that are not commonly available through other carriers and attract new customers to NuVox.

"At Telarus, we have always been very pleased with the customer care and account support that NuVox provides. In 2009, with the growth of our business, we are very excited that NuVox is dedicating even more resources to support us. Together, I believe the two companies can be successful in 2009," added Akins.

"It's no fluke that NuVox currently holds one of the highest agent satisfaction scores" observed Adam Edwards, President of Telarus. "NuVox has developed technology and processes that help support our customers, reducing their churn to numbers that are almost unheard of and when customers stay longer, we all win."

Telarus agents are supported by Chris Shubert, District Dealer Manager for NuVox and winner of the 2009 Telarus Agents' Choice Award for Top Channel Manager. "My goal is to increase sales on new and existing products in our footprint by offering Telarus-exclusive promotions," stated Shubert. "NuVox's partnership with Telarus allows us to meet our targets through its use of patented software and Internet tools" added Shubert.

About NuVox

NuVox delivers customized managed communications services, information technology, data, security, and voice solutions designed specifically for business customers. NuVox serves approximately 90,000 customers in the Southeast and Midwest, and provides select services throughout the United States. NuVox delivers services via its industry-leading MPLS-based wide area private IP network. NuVox has been certified by Cisco and is a member of the Cisco Powered Program for VoxNET, the company's MPLS wide-area networking solution. In addition to retail solutions, NuVox also provides services to government and wholesale customers.

If you are interested in becoming a Telarus agent, please contact Justin Chugg at (877) 346-3232 for more information.

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