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This section includes press releases from 2000 to the present.

2008

April 24   MetaSwitch Forum Reports Record Attendance
The fifth annual Conference and Expo attracts more than 500 telecom industry professionals to the increasingly popular educational and networking event

April 22   MetaSwitch Supports Enhanced Web Communications Experience with Mashed-Up Voice 2.0 Services
Seamless mash-up demonstrations blending traditional telephony services with advanced features and productivity tools on display at MetaSwitch Forum V

April 9   MetaSwitch Reaches 150th IOC Customer Milestone
Rural local exchange carriers increasingly turn to MetaSwitch for traditional and advanced communications services

April 2   Sovernet Communications Partners with MetaSwitch for Enhanced Services

March 26   Working with MetaSwitch, Municipalities Emerge as Innovative Service Providers
Communities turn to trusted, reliable softswitch provider to introduce enhanced voice services alongside high-speed broadband

March 18   MetaSwitch Enhances Scalability, Security and Supportability of Hosted PBX and Consumer VoIP Deployments
SIP Provisioning Solution Enables Carriers to Cost-Effectively Scale Their Businesses as Hosted VoIP Services Gain Momentum

March 11   Seasoned Service Providers Learn New Tricks with MetaSwitch
100-year-old carriers turn to MetaSwitch to keep networks flexible

March 5   MetaSwitch is Recognized as Internet Communications Industry Leader
2008 VON Innovator Award honors MetaSwitch for its MetaSphere service delivery platform and applications suite

February 26   MetaSwitch and One Communications Pass Next-Gen Milestone
With network migration well underway, One Communications lights up key markets with IMS-enabled infrastructure

February 20   MetaSwitch Receives 2007 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Line Strategy
Accolade marks MetaSwitch's third Frost & Sullivan award, exemplifies continued innovation and customer insight in increasingly competitive market

February 4   Data Connection and MetaSwitch Profits Leap 54%
Telecom software and hardware vendor reports most successful year ever with $21.1M profit on $101.8M revenue

January 15   MetaSwitch Expands Support Facilities for Asia Pacific Customers
New offices in Australia extend time zone coverage

January 15   MetaSwitch Integrates Phone and PC Desktop with MetaSphere CommAssistant
New Client Application Increases Service Stickiness Across Both Legacy and Softswitch Infrastructures

January 15   MetaSwitch Introduces MetaView Management System with Industry-First Network Diagnostic Capabilities
Advanced Network Management System Simplifies Network Management, Reduces Operational Costs and Enables Successful NGN Rollouts

January 14   Pacific Island Carrier Launches New Cable Voice Offering Powered by MetaSwitch
IT&E goes deep with MetaSwitch solutions to provide Guam with first competitive residential telephone services

January 14   Francisco Partners and Sequoia Capital make significant investment in Data Connection and MetaSwitch
Sets the Stage for Continued Growth for Telecommunications Software and Solutions Company

2007

December 6   MetaSwitch Enhances Automated Call Distribution Application Capabilities as Part of Hosted VoIP Solution
Carriers including CommuniGroup welcome improved efficiency, new revenue opportunities

November 30   Bruce Telephone Company Contracts with MetaSwitch
First Point Inc. working in partnership with MetaSwitch on the effort

November 20   MetaSwitch Adds NOC Management to its Professional Services Tool Kit
Collaboration with Network Insight provides turnkey NOC management service to growth-oriented service providers

November 5   Cable & Wireless International Deploys MetaSwitch for Next Generation Voice Services
World's leading global communications company completes first deployment in Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia, plans further roll-out for other territories

October 30   MetaSwitch Announces Second Phase of Successful MarketVisions Program for Carriers Serving Residential and SMB Markets
New data from Savatar helps carriers compete

October 24   MetaSwitch and Minerva Networks Team Up to Demonstrate Enhanced IPTV Applications at TelcoTV Conference
Integrated Next-Generation Telephony and Video Applications Offer Flexible, Personalized User Experience

October 18   Top 30 MSO NPG Cable Uses MetaSwitch Solution for Advanced Business Phone Services
Phased Rollout of Digital Phone Service in Three States Includes Web-Based Customer Control, Virtual PBX and Unified Messaging

October 9   MetaSwitch Surpasses Century Mark With Fast-Growing CLEC Customer Base
Competitive carriers continue to choose powerful MetaSwitch infrastructure and applications to build differentiated services and drive revenue

September 25   MetaSwitch Strengthens its Organizational Capacity to Meet the Demands of Carrier Customers
Data Connection Aligns Softswitch and Applications Divisions Under Single MetaSwitch Brand

September 21   MetaSwitch Participates in PacketCable 2.0 Interoperability Event
CableLabs interoperability testing includes MetaSwitch infrastructure for cable digital telephony

September 18   MetaSwitch Rewarded for Being Cooperative
Leading telecom cooperatives Horry Telephone and GVTC tackle network migration with MetaSwitch at the core

August 30   MetaSwitch Record Growth Sets the Pace for the Rapidly Escalating Market for Next-Generation Carrier Networks
MetaSwitch passes 500 platforms deployed, while noting that nine of the top 50 ILECs have deployed its field-proven softswitch technology

June 20   Nextera Communications Selects NexTone Session Border Controllers for its Next-Generation Network Architecture
Pioneering next-generation operator Nextera leverages interoperable technologies from NexTone and MetaSwitch to create flexible VoIP service offerings

June 20   MetaSwitch Expands Choice for Cable Operators Seeking Proven VoIP Solutions
Company ramps deployments, certifies interoperability with ARRIS as MSOs embrace interactive IP communication services

June 19   MetaSwitch Launches MetaSphere Application Suite and Service Delivery Platform
High-value applications and service creation architecture deliver rapid return on investment in legacy, next generation and IMS carrier networks

June 19   MetaSwitch Expands Education Facilities to Four U.S. Sites
New sites provide more direct, regional-based support for growing customer base

May 8   MetaSwitch and Big River Telephone Enable Business-Class Outsourced VoIP Solution for Cable Operators
Collaboration between experts in softswitching and network operations embraced by MSOs including Eagle Communications, NewWave Communications and Vista III Media

April 20   Fourth Annual MetaSwitch Forum Attracts Record Attendance
Conference and Expo Draws Over 450 Telecom Industry Leaders To Learn From the Experts and Interact with their Peers

April 17   MetaSwitch Launches MarketVisions Program to Support Customer Roll Outs of New Services
MetaSwitch customers, including Ridgeville Telephone, embrace access to high-value sales tools, consulting services and market research

April 12   EATEL Selects MetaSwitch for Converged Voice and Data Services Architecture
Innovative regional network operator creates attractive, high-value converged service offerings with MetaSwitch at its core

April 11   MetaSwitch and SOMA Networks Deliver Integrated Solution for VoIP over WiMAX
Leading Softswitch and WiMAX Vendor Join Forces to Assure Carriers of Interoperability and Ease of Deployment, Reducing Time to Market

March 27   MetaSwitch Extends Its Success to the CALA Region
Caribbean and Latin American Service Providers Set to Benefit as Softswitch Technology Leader Ramps up Efforts

March 23   Fujitsu and MetaSwitch Announce Demonstration of Centrex-Featured VoIP Services at VoIP for Business 2007
Demonstrating the benefits of the VoIP service for SMEs

March 22   Tricom Selects MetaSwitch for Advanced Technology
Industry-leading Softswitch and Applications Solutions Provider Wins Tricom's Business

March 19   MetaSwitch Introduces Self-Service CommPortal for Configuration of Communication Services
MetaSwitch leverages Web 2.0 to deliver highly customizable user interface for next generation service delivery

March 15   MetaSwitch Named to the 2007 "Pulver 100"
Highly Scalable Open Distributed Softswitch Architecture Secures MetaSwitch Ranking on Pulver 100

February 27   Calix and MetaSwitch Roll Out Any Network/Any Infrastructure Service Delivery Capabilities
H.248 Cooperation Clears Pathway for Converged IP Networks and Services

February 27   MetaSwitch Unveils UC9000 Conference Server to Streamline Conference Call Set Up, Management and Control
New SIP-based Application Server Enhances Robust UC9000 Unified Communications Portfolio, Creates Incremental Revenue Stream For Service Providers

February 21   MetaSwitch is on Georgia's Mind
Eight Georgia-based carriers using MetaSwitch softswitch to offer voice services

February 12   Télébec Benefits from MetaSwitch's Expertise to Offer Digital Telephony

January 15   Pacific Island Carrier Leverages MetaSwitch's Switching and Applications Solutions to Support IP Service Rollout
MetaSwitch solution helps Guam telco ride the IP migration wave to create service differentiation and competitive advantage

January 9   MetaSwitch Starts 2007 in Pole Position with 46% Share of North America Class 5 VoIP Shipments
MetaSwitch takes the top spot in North American Class 5 softswitch market by selling more than 2.5 million subscriber licenses in Q2, Q3 combined in 2006

2006

November 28   First Communications Partners with MetaSwitch to Deploy Enhanced Broadband Services over Powerline
Nationwide rollout of in-building BPL voice, video and data services blazes trail for industry

November 27   Data Connection (DCL) and MetaSwitch Celebrate Quarter-Century with 24% Revenue Growth
Accelerating growth driven by Tier 1 carrier deployments and major OEM relationships

November 20   MetaSwitch Solutions Power Fujitsu's IEC Award-Winning Managed VoIP Service
Fujitsu receives International Engineering Consortium's InfoVision honor in recognition of UK's first commercially available managed voice solution for large organizations

October 30   Metaswitch Delivers Core Switching Functionality Enabling Advanced IP Service Creation and Delivery at Global MSF Interoperability (GMI 2006) Event
MetaSwitch's Award-Winning Core Switches Provide Seamless Service Creation Across Networks, Network Types and Geographical Boundaries

October 25   Bresnan Chooses MetaSwitch for Business Services over Cable
MetaSwitch Solutions to Enable Leading MSO to Deploy Advanced SIP-Based Services in Four Western States

October 16   IVR Technologies, MetaSwitch provide innovative services to AmeriMex for US and Latin American markets
Interoperability brings end-to-end IP SIP based calling services, Interactive Voice Response, Primary Line services and real-time billing to Next-Generation Networks

October 11   Competitive Carriers Turn to Cisco and MetaSwitch for Network Migration
More than 20 service providers deploy SIMPLE solution

September 12   MetaSwitch Brings Extensive Deployment Experience to New V2oIP Quality Alliance
Industry organization to promote clear, natural voice and video quality

September 11   MetaSwitch, Minerva Networks Team to Demonstrate Combined Video and Voice Services over IP
Seamless fusion of advanced telephony and video to be shown at Fall VON Conference

September 6   MetaSwitch Receives Frost & Sullivan 2006 Product Differentiation Innovation Award
MetaSwitch receives Best Practices accolade again from Frost & Sullivan - exemplifies customer focus and leadership in a highly competitive market

August 28   MetaSwitch VP2510 Receives RUS Listing, Enabling Rural Telcos to Stay Ahead of the Technology Curve
MetaSwitch's Latest Ultra-Compact Class 4/5 Softswitch Ideal for Rural, Cooperative and Small Service Providers

July 31   MetaSwitch Changes the Rules for Cable Telephony with New "COMPETE!" Solution for Cable Network Operators
MetaSwitch's IMS-based solution featuring Cisco IP Next-Generation Network infrastructure for business and residential customers deployed by more than 10 cable operators

July 25   Regional Wholesale Transport Providers Turn to MetaSwitch for Core VoIP Networks
MetaSwitch builds market share among consortium network operators including MAIN and IRIS Networks

July 24   PodTech and MetaSwitch Launch Podcast Series Focused on Carrier Network Transformation
"Zen and the Art of Network Transformation", sponsored by MetaSwitch, brings together industry experts in an entertaining and informative format

June 5   MetaSwitch Growth Continues to Accelerate as Market For IMS Heats Up
MetaSwitch passes six million subscriber licenses and two million gateway port deployment milestone; ranks as one of the top two vendors in North American softswitch market

June 5   MetaSwitch to Participate in MultiService Forum's IMS Interoperability Test Event GMI 2006
MetaSwitch follows up leadership in IMS architecture work group with participation in the industry's only global trial of IMS-based infrastructure equipment

June 5   MetaSwitch Unveils Enhanced IMS-Based Solution Set to Support Carrier Migration to Converged Fixed, Mobile and Cable Networks
IMS solutions vendor expands value proposition with key feature enhancements, HSS capabilities, Tier 1 carrier back office system integration and expanded professional services program

June 5   MetaSwitch Expands Partner Program with 14 New Partners, Focus on End-To-End Solutions
MetaSwitch broadens scope of established interoperability partner program to speed carriers' migration to IMS within a Multimedia-Enhanced Telephony Architecture (META)

June 5   Nuera Receives MetaSwitch H.248 Interoperability Certification
Proven Interoperability Enables Migration to IMS and PacketCable"! Release 2 Networks

May 26   TeleSciences and MetaSwitch Team to Enable Seamless Billing for Blended Multimedia Services in IMS Networks


April 21   Data Connection/MetaSwitch Wins Third Queen's Award With 95% Export Sales


April 11   MetaSwitch and Dash911 Simplify Deployment of FCC-Compliant Voice over IP E911 Services
Integration Efforts Welcomed by MetaSwitch-Based VoIP Providers Including Public Interest Network Services

April 11   ComSpanUSA and Ledcor Technical Services Deploy Triple-Play Services over Fiber with MetaSwitch
Features and Cost Efficiencies of MetaSwitch VP2510 Enable Successful Overbuild Business Model

April 5   MetaSwitch to Highlight Market Leadership with Canadian User Forum
Significant Turn-out for MetaSwitch Conference Reaffirms Softswitch Leader's Support for Canadian Telco Market

April 4   Canadian VoIP Provider Develops Innovative Services with MetaSwitch's Open IMS Applications Architecture
ThinkTel deployed MetaSwitch for Open Interfaces and Ease of Service Creation

April 4   Alabama Carriers Stay Ahead of the Next-Generation Communications Curve with MetaSwitch
Southeastern Region MetaSwitch Customers Reduce Costs, Update Services with IP-Based Architecture

March 20   Remi Communications Selects MetaSwitch for IMS
East Coast Carrier Deploys Robust Multimedia-Enhanced Applications for Large Enterprise and Government Customers

March 17   Rodopi Announces Automated Provisioning and Billing for MetaSwitch

March 16   Integra5 and MetaSwitch Deliver Multimedia-Enhanced IMS Applications
Integra5's i5 Service Delivery Platform and MetaSwitch's Multimedia-Enhanced Telephony Architecture Future-Proof Service Provider Networks with Revenue Generating Content and Converged Communications

March 15   MetaSwitch Underscores Industry Leadership with Multimedia-Enhanced Telephony Architecture (META), Joins IMS Forum
White paper outlines strategic technology solution for real-world carrier migration challenges

March 14   Third Annual MetaSwitch Forum Attracts Record Carrier Attendance
Conference Held in Dallas, Texas Focuses on Technology and Business Trends

March 13   MetaSwitch Takes the Lead in Enabling CLECs to Migrate to Facilities-Based Networks Following FCC Ruling
Since UNE-P Rules Change, MetaSwitch has Powered the Migration of 42 CLECs with 3.7 Million Lines

March 8   Iowa IOC Deploys MetaSwitch to Support Total Migration to Packet-based Switching
Butler-Bremer Communications Replaces Nortel DMS-10 TDM Switches to Improve Efficiency and Enable Enhanced Services

March 7   Newport Networks and MetaSwitch Deliver Interoperable, Future-proof IMS Solutions
Industry-Leading Distributed Call Control, Applications and Session Border Control Functions Deliver Scalable Migration Platform

March 6   Media Alert: John Lazar, CEO, MetaSwitch speaking on: Understanding IMS (Innovative, Multimodal Subscribers, that is)
Thursday, March 16th, 12:00 - 12:30pm PST
Spring 2006 VON Conference & Expo at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, Calif.


February 28   MetaSwitch Deploys 200th Switch at BroadRiver, Invests for Future Growth

February 7   MetaSwitch Demonstrates "Multimedia-Enhanced Triple-Play" at NTCA Expo
Industry-Leading Switching and Applications Vendor Enhances IPTV with PC-based Subscriber Services in IP Integrated Solutions Pavilion

January 23   MetaSwitch CTO to Headline Prestigious Lecture Series, Share Firsthand Experience on Technology Access for the Disabled
Chris Mairs to Present 2006 IEE/BCS Turing Lecture on "Lifestyle Access for the Disabled"

January 18   MetaSwitch's IMS Application Server Receives "Product of the Year" Award for 2005
MetaSwitch UC9000 Unified Communications System Honored by INTERNET TELEPHONY® Magazine for Excellence in Technological Advancement

January 17   Pacific LightNet to Deliver Advanced Communications Services to Hawaii with MetaSwitch
Honolulu-based Telecom Provider Bridges "Digital Divide," Achieves Business Firsts with Next-Generation Deployment

January 9   Rural Telco Providers to Get Innovative Strategies, Solutions at NTCA EXPO '06

2005

December 16   TotallyFreeConferenceCalls Selects Vapps SIP-Based Platform to Deliver Next Generation Conferencing Services in MetaSwitch-Powered Network
Provider to Leverage Hybrid Conferencing Technology and MetaSwitch's IMS Switching Architecture for Simplified Delivery of Voice Calls, Reaching New Markets in the Process

December 12   Allied Telesyn Achieves MetaSwitch Certification
Next Generation Access and Switching Solution Delivers POTS & VoIP Over Converged Carrier Networks

November 28   Data Connection (DCL) and MetaSwitch Report Record 30% Revenue Growth, 24th Consecutive Year of Profitability
Telecom vendor sees traction for IMS protocol, switching and applications solutions; MetaSwitch division grows to 40% of total revenue

November 21   MetaSwitch Executive Wins Circle of Excellence Award
Carol Daniels, Marketing Director, is the Second MetaSwitch Employee to be Honored by MultiService Forum

November 8   Valley TeleCom Initiates Milestone Circuit-to-Packet Total Network Migration with MetaSwitch
Arizona Telco to Replace Entire Network With MetaSwitch Class 4/5 Softswitch; Migration Represents "Watershed Moment" for Industry Acceptance of Next Generation Switching, Say Analysts

November 7   Iowa Network Services Introduces Hosted VoIP Service with MetaSwitch and Sylantro Systems
Feature-Rich Hosted Communications Services Available to Iowa Independent Telephone Companies

November 2   Robert W. Baird & Co. Research Identifies MetaSwitch as Leading Softswitch Vendor
Independent analysis finds incumbent and competitive telephone companies more likely to purchase softswitch from MetaSwitch than any other vendor

October 27   MetaSwitch and Pannaway Announce Primary Line VoIP Interoperability Partnership for SIP and MGCP
Industry-Leading Switching and Access Vendors Drive RUS-Listed Multiprotocol VoIP Interoperability at Telecom '05 for Maximum Network Flexibility

October 25   CTC Communications Deploys Distributed MetaSwitch Platform for Next Generation Services Architecture
New England's Largest Competitive Service Provider Adopts Industry-Leading Class 4/5 Softswitch for Increased Network Resilience

October 25   MetaSwitch Introduces Small Form-Factor Media/Signaling Gateway and Integrated Softswitch Products
Industry's Most Compact Fully-featured Class 4/5 Softswitch Delivers High Performance VoIP Services at Lower Cost, Helping Carriers Drive Business Efficiencies, Respond to Increased Market Competition

October 12   Covista Communications Selects MetaSwitch For Its 200,000-Subscriber Local & Long-Distance Network
Leading Nationwide Carrier Adopts Softswitch and Enhanced Services Platform to Fuel Network Expansion, Reduce Operating Costs

September 27   Mescalero Apache Telecom Inc. Deploys InnoMedia with MetaSwitch Softswitch

September 20   MetaSwitch Introduces Desktop Assistant, Extending Class 4/5 Softswitch Leadership with Industry-First Capabilities
Leveraging IMS Services Architecture, New Productivity Software Revolutionizes Every User's Phone Experience

September 20   MetaSwitch Enhances IMS Application Server with Auto Attendant and Privacy Defender
Class 5 Softswitch Vendor Delivers on Commitment to Continue Expanding UC9000 Unified Communications Platform

September 7   MetaSwitch Named to the 2005 "pulver 100" for Fourth Consecutive Year
Innovation and Market Traction Secure Ranking on pulver 100

August 29   Arvig Communication Systems Deploys MetaSwitch for Competitive Telco and Cable Network Expansion
Leading Minnesota service provider adopts softswitch technology for enhanced services including Unified Messaging and VoIP

August 10   i3 Networks Introduces Industry-First Fractional Switch Ownership® Program
UNE-3® Total Solution Combines Financial Advantages, MetaSwitch Technology and Partnerships with Leading Network Providers

August 9   MetaSwitch Customers Assured of Compliance with Recent FCC VoIP Rulings
Proven Capabilities Mean 135+ Deployed MetaSwitch Systems Can Comply with Regulations for CALEA, E911

August 4   Access Integrated Networks Announces Facility-Based, Internet Protocol (IP) Network Strategy
Strategic partnership with MetaSwitch and Occam will provide enhanced communication services and open up new market segments

August 2   Cochrane Telephone Marks 100th Anniversary with Adoption of Next Generation Technology
Independent Cooperative Deploys MetaSwitch for Legacy Switch Replacement and New IP-based Services

July 20   Occam Networks Adds Three New Iowa IOCs to its Growing Customer List
New Customers Illustrate Broad and Growing Demand for Ethernet and IP in the Access Network

July 19   Newroads Telecom Selects Zhone and MetaSwitch for New Service Delivery
Next-Generation Access and Switching Architecture Provides Cost-Effective Circuit to Packet Migration for Delivery of Triple-Play Services

June 15   CornerStone Telephone Company Selects MetaSwitch for VoIP

June 7   Calix and MetaSwitch Promote H.248 Interoperability to Speed Transformation of Voice Network to IP
Tight Level of Interoperability Assures Smooth Voice Over IP (VOIP) Migrations by Service Providers Such as Yelcot Telephone

June 6   MetaSwitch Showcases Interoperability Partnerships in Open Softswitch Architecture
Trunk, Access and Signaling Gateway Choices Enable Flexible Network Design Today with Migration Path to Wireline/Wireless Convergence

June 2   MetaSwitch Unveils Industry's First "Open Packet Host/Remote Architecture"
Proven packet-based platform and industry-wide access vendor partnerships key to cost-effective replacement for proprietary networks; solution welcomed by leading independent telephone companies including Southern Kansas Telephone

May 9   Occam Networks Expands Into Canada with Wightman Telecom
IOC Selects Occam BLC and MetaSwitch to Deliver POTS, High-Speed DSL to Ontario

April 20   MetaSwitch Establishes Canadian Presence and Immediate Market Leadership with 6 Customer Wins
Proven Softswitch Solution Rapidly Adopted by 15% of Canadian Independent Telcos

March 31   1stel Moves Forward with MetaSwitch
Texas CLEC Adopts True Class 5 Softswitch Architecture

March 16   MetaSwitch Expands in San Francisco Bay Area
New office doubles West Coast presence, adds custom-built Training Center

March 7   MetaSwitch Introduces Application Server for Unified Communications
Softswitch vendor expands solution set with voicemail, unified messaging, auto attendant, personal call manager, click-to-call and other enhanced applications; solution already adopted by service providers including Blackfoot Communications

February 14   MetaSwitch Expands Softswitch Portfolio
Million-BHCA Call Agent, Media Gateway and Signaling Gateway Products Welcomed by Service Providers

February 3   Occam Adds Wabash Mutual Telephone to its Growing List of Customers
Ohio IOC Moves to IP and Gigabit Ethernet to Deliver Triple Play Services

January 10   Performance Technologies and MetaSwitch Partner on Packet-based Softswitch Development
Vendors combine expertise to accelerate time to market, consolidate industry leadership

2004

December 21   CLECs Turn to MetaSwitch Following FCC Ruling
VoIP Softswitch Key to Cost-effective Migration From UNE-P

November 23   Softswitch Visionary Joins MetaSwitch
Martin Taylor, formerly CopperCom CTO, adds further technology strength to Class 5 softswitch vendor's management team

November 1   Data Connection and MetaSwitch Report Another Record Year
Telecom vendor sees increased revenue and earnings for 23rd consecutive year

October 18   Iowa Telcos Ready For VoIP
Iowa Network Services completes testing of MetaSwitch as first VoIP softswitch suitable for deployment by 150 rural Iowa telephone companies

October 14   MetaSwitch Demonstrates Softswitch for PSTN Migration at Global MSF Interoperability Event
MetaSwitch VP3500 Series Softswitch successfully performs H.248, SIP, MGCP and SS7 interoperability

October 11   Mescalero Apache Telecom Selects MetaSwitch for LNP and VoIP over Fixed Wireless
New Mexico Independent Telephone Company Saves Money, Expands Service Region

October 5   Kagoor and MetaSwitch Partner To Deliver Broadband Softswitch/Session Border Control Solution for Carriers
Joint Solution Deployed for Service Providers To Seamlessly And Securely Provide Advanced VoIP Services

October 4   AMA" TechTel Deploys MetaSwitch and CIENA for VoIP Migration
Texas Service Provider Caps Existing TDM Platform and Grows With IP

October 1   MetaSwitch Named to the "pulver100" for Third Consecutive Year
Leadership in Class 5 Softswitch deployments demonstrates acceleration of VoIP networking

September 8   ENMR Plateau Deploys MetaSwitch for Fiber-to-the-Home and Fixed Wireless Expansion
New Mexico's Largest Telephone Co-operative Succeeds With Industry's Leading Class 5 Packet Voice Switch

August 26   Infonetics Names MetaSwitch Market Leader in Class 5 Packet Voice Switching
Softswitch Vendor Sees Accelerating Deployments and Revenue

August 16   TCT West to Launch VoIP with MetaSwitch
Wyoming ILEC plans to double subscriber base, building on successful Class 5 Softswitch deployment

August 5   Fujitsu Reaches Strategic Next-Gen Voice Product Agreement with MetaSwitch
Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe integrates MetaSwitch's softswitch into Fujitsu Next-Gen Voice Products for UK Market

August 3   MetaSwitch and Big River Deploy VoIP Softswitch in Record Time
Successful "heart transplant" of over 1,000 trunks to MetaSwitch VoIP Softswitch completed just 20 days after purchase decision

June 21   Multi-booth VoIP Demonstration at SuperComm Showcases MetaSwitch VP3510 Class 5 Softswitch
Partners across the show floor team up with MetaSwitch to demonstrate end-to-end VoIP interoperability

June 15   Class 5 Softswitch Enhancements Extend VoIP Leadership Position
New software and hardware delivers order-of-magnitude increase in media gateway density in integrated or distributed softswitch architecture

June 15   MetaSwitch Passes 50th Deployment Milestone
Market Traction Reinforces Class 5 Softswitch Market Leadership Position

April 15   Western Iowa Telephone Deploys MetaSwitch for VoIP Network
Rural service provider aims to provide VoIP across Iowa

April 7   MetaSwitch Hosts First Users' Conference

March 30   Jackson Becomes First Tennessee City to Get VoIP over FTTP
Aeneas to deploy MetaSwitch VP3500 Next Generation Class 5 Switch for voice services over Jackson Energy Authority's fiber network

March 29   MetaSwitch Expands VoIP Capabilities with SIP and IP Centrex
Latest Software Release Enables Interoperability with SIP Devices Including IP Phones and Feature Servers

March 29   Arrival Communications to Deploy MetaSwitch
Leading California CLEC to deploy VP3500 Next Generation Class 5 Switch for Voice over Broadband Service

March 11   MetaSwitch achieves first RUS listing for VoIP Class 5 Switch
Completion of field trial will accelerate circuit to packet migration by rural telephone companies

February 24   foreThought.net Launches Broadband Voice and Data Service in Denver
Colorado ISP Builds Next Generation Network with MetaSwitch

February 17   Missouri Telecom Selects MetaSwitch VP3500 for Broadband Voice and IP Centrex Services
CLEC launches full-feature VoIP/VoATM service this week in Southwest Missouri

February 10   MetaSwitch Displaces Legacy Class 5 Switches
Independent Telcos in Idaho, Wyoming Upgrade to the Next Generation

January 21   MetaSwitch appoints Senior Vice President of Sales
Michael Ward joins MetaSwitch executive team from Paradyne Networks, Corvis, Lucent Technologies.

January 19   Fujitsu and MetaSwitch Announce Integrated Voice over IP Platform For BT Broadband Voice Service
Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe's advanced VoIP Platform enables UK PSTN services over a broadband connection.

2003

October 20   MetaSwitch and Wave7 Optics Team to Provide Superior Voice over Packet Services in FTTP Deployments
Service providers can now offer subscribers enhanced end-to-end broadband voice services

September 23   MetaSwitch and Data Connection Announce Record Profits
MetaSwitch and Data Connection again buck industry trend, highlighting core company and product strengths

September 23   MetaSwitch and Acme Packet Offer Service Providers a Carrier-Grade VoIP Network Solution
Joint solution solves tough security and addressing issues required for high quality Voice over IP services

September 19   Pulver again selects MetaSwitch for pulver100 List of Leading VoIP Companies
MetaSwitch wins award for substantial real-world deployments and significant growth rate

August 28   Encore Networks And MetaSwitch Partner On Providing Next Generation Voice Over Packet Solutions
MetaSwitch and Encore Networks Establish Strategic Partnership Providing Universally Compatible Advanced Converged Voice Solutions

July 21   MetaSwitch Publishes White Paper on CALEA and Next-Generation Networks
Paper released at OPASTCO 40th Annual Summer Convention reviews CALEA requirements for Class 5 switching in IP networks

June 23   MetaSwitch Enters RUS Trial at Yukon Telephone
MetaSwitch VP3500 is poised for expanded presence in rural operator market

June 3   MetaSwitch Announces Web Self-Care at SuperComm 2003
MetaSwitch provides first Next Generation Class 5 Switch to support subscriber self-provisioning

June 2   Frost & Sullivan Honors MetaSwitch at SuperComm for Product Line Strategy

May 20   Acme Communications Chooses MetaSwitch VP3500 for Launch of Indiana CLEC
MetaSwitch to provide VoATM and VoIP Class 5 voice services

May 12   MyaTel Selects MetaSwitch for Next Generation Voice Services in Florida
MetaSwitch to provide packet voice and traditional TDM services

April 28   MetaSwitch and Verilink Establish Strategic Voice-over-Packet Partnership
Interoperability tests confirm readiness of both VoATM and VoIP solutions

April 24   MetaSwitch and Occam Networks Deliver Next Generation Switching and Access Solution for Service Providers
Partnership realizes vision of all-packet access network using Occam Broadband Loop Carrier and MetaSwitch Next Generation Class 5 Switch

April 22   Yukon Telephone Selects MetaSwitch Following Independent "Bake-off" of Four Next Generation Class 5 Switches
MetaSwitch VP3500 Completes Reeve Engineers' Rigorous Testing

April 10   MetaSwitch VP3500 Completes CALEA Review with FBI
Next Generation Class 5 Switch vendor offers on-board solution for service providers

March 27   MetaSwitch Offers Strategic Next Generation Telephone Service for CLECs Facing the End of UNE-P
MetaSwitch provides a superb platform for immediate service delivery and future growth

February 25   MetaSwitch and Jaguar Communications bring next generation telephone services to rural Midwest
MetaSwitch VP3500 to replace existing Class 5 TDM switch

January 17   New Knoxville Telephone Deploys MetaSwitch in Industry's First Converged Telco and Cable Broadband Voice Network
Independent Ohio telco selects MetaSwitch VP3500 Next Generation Class 5 Switch

2002

December 17   MetaSwitch Wins Third "Product of the Year" Award
Internet Telephony recognizes technological excellence of MetaSwitch VP3500 Next Generation Class 5 Switch

December 3   MetaSwitch Next Generation Class 5 Switch Wins First BTexact Blue Stamp
MetaSwitch VP3000 is first product to be awarded Blue Stamp accreditation for SS7 protocol

November 27   MetaSwitch Brings Transatlantic Voice Over Broadband to Global MSF Interoperability Event
Multiservice Switching Forum demonstrates open architecture with MetaSwitch Next Generation Class 5 Switches located in two continents

October 30   MetaSwitch Recognized in pulver100 List of Leading VoIP Companies
Next generation switch vendor acknowledged for industry leadership and market success

October 28   Telecoms Vendor Announces Record Profits
MetaSwitch and Data Connection buck industry trend, highlighting core company and product strengths

October 11   New England CLEC deploys MetaSwitch Next Generation Class 5 Switch
Massachusetts-based BrahmaCom impressed by MetaSwitch quality and support

October 9   Northwest Telephone Installs MetaSwitch Class 5 VoIP Switch
MetaSwitch VP3500 augments existing TDM network with VoIP capabilities

September 10   MetaSwitch announces support for Multiservice Switching Forum Release 1 Architecture
Move reinforces MetaSwitch's leadership in driving open standards for next generation networks

August 27   MetaSwitch Achieves NEBS Level 3 Certification
Proven carrier-class design confirms ease of deployment in Central Office environments

August 19   MetaSwitch VP3500 Achieves SS7 Network Interoperability Qualification by VeriSign Telecommunication Services
Completion of Testing Confirms Signaling Access and Rapid Deployment for Telecom Service Providers

August 15   CableLabs® Summer Conference Showcases Packet Voice Solution from Intel, MetaSwitch and Spirent
Leading vendors join forces to demonstrate live voice calls over PacketCable network

June 3   Metaswitch Publishes White Paper On Voice Over IP In Broadband Access Networks
Paper reviews critical issues facing service providers in implementing Voice over IP

May 28   MetaSwitch Introduces VP3500 Next Generation Class 5 Switch
Ground-breaking product is first to combine VoATM, TDM and VoIP access with over 50 subscriber features

April 22   MetaSwitch and Data Connection Preview Annual Results
Next-generation switch vendor weathers industry downturn and expects significant growth in revenue and profits

April 3   MetaSwitch Opens Office in Texas "Telecommunications Corridor"
Expansion follows success in Central/Southwest region of its VP3000 Next Generation Class 5 Switch, to be shown at SWCTA Annual Conference

March 25   MetaSwitch Targets Rural and Independent Telcos with VP3000 Enhancements
Support for Digital Loop Carriers (DLCs) Enables Legacy POTS Access, Addresses Requirement for Reliable Replacement of End-of-Life Class 5 Switches

March 4   MetaSwitch Completes Telcordia SS7 Conformance
MetaSwitch, developer and manufacturer of a carrier-class, next-generation Class 5 switch for telecommunications service providers, today announced that the MetaSwitch VP3000 Next Generation Class 5 Switch has completed Telcordia SS7 conformance testing and analysis.

February 25   MetaSwitch Reports 2001 Accomplishments and Provides a Preview of This Year's Roadmap and Objectives
Next-Generation Class 5 Telecom Switch Manufacturer sets several category "firsts" and achieves market traction during one of worst years for equipment vendors

January 7   MetaSwitch VP3000 Wins Internet Telephony's Product of the Year for Second Year Running
Award recognizes MetaSwitch's industry-leading innovation in "Class 5 Alternative" category

2001

December 4   MetaSwitch and Consultia Pioneer Testing of Next-Generation Voice Equipment for Connection to UK PSTN
First independent test using BTexact's facilities demonstrates multiple voice lines over xDSL

November 26   MetaSwitch Announces Support for Voice over Broadband Flow-Through Provisioning
First Class 5 Softswitch vendor to demonstrate open standard management protocol

November 5   MetaSwitch Publishes White Paper on Next-Generation Network Migration Strategies
Paper released at Next-Generation Networks 2001 conference offers a comprehensive review of the options available to service providers

October 5   Data Connection and MetaSwitch Announce Record Financial Results
Twentieth straight year of increased revenues and profits secures long-term funding for MetaSwitch division

October 3   MetaSwitch and 3Com Complete Interoperability Testing for Next-Generation Voice Services over ADSL and SHDSL
MetaSwitchtoday announced successful completion of interoperability testing between MetaSwitch's VP3000 Broadband Voice Platform and 3Com's OfficeConnect® Gateway family of Integrated Access Devices (IADs).

August 10   MetaSwitch Gains 14 Interoperability Partners in Three Months
Proven standards based interoperability means services providers can deploy broadband voice services with confidence

June 5   Polycom, MetaSwitch Announce Voice over Broadband Interoperability
Polycom's IADs and the MetaSwitch VP3000 deliver toll-quality Voice over Broadband without legacy Class-5 switch

June 1   MetaSwitch Announces Availability of VP3000 Broadband Voice Platform
Product availability enables deployment of profitable Voice-over-Broadband services based on viable long-term platform

May 31   MetaSwitch Offers Rescue Package for Stranded Service Providers
Timely initiative contrasts company's track record with market turmoil of product withdrawals and start-up failures

May 24   Celsian Momentum V Series ADSL IAD Passes Interoperability Testing With MetaSwitch's VP3000 Broadband Voice Platform
Solution delivers Voice over Broadband and subscriber services without a Class 5 Switch

May 23   MetaSwitch And 2Wire Announce Interoperability For Next-Generation Voice Over Broadband
OpenVoB Members Team up to Deliver Assured Interoperability for VoB Without Legacy Class 5 Switch

May 14   Virata Becomes MetaSwitch Interoperability Partner
Virata's Voice Chipsets Achieve Successful Interoperability With OpenVoB Member's Broadband Voice Platform

April 30   MetaSwitch Establishes Interoperability Labs, Launches MetaSwitch Interoperability Partner Program
Facilities in US and Europe welcomed by vendors including Efficient and Ishoni.

April 4   MetaSwitch Installs Integrated VoDSL/SS7 Broadband Voice Platform
Successful integration in SaskTel NGN Trial network sets a new standard for Voice over DSL; delivers on MetaSwitch's Broadband Voice Platform promise.

April 4   MetaSwitch to Participate in OpenVoB ShowCase at DSLcon Spring
MetaSwitch today revealed that it will be participating in the OpenVoB ShowCase interoperability demonstration at DSLcon Spring.

March 20   Fujitsu, MetaSwitch and Efficient Demonstrate Simultaneous Voice and Video Over DSL in Europe
Fujitsu Telecommunications, MetaSwitch and Efficient Networks have announced the first successful demonstration of Voice over DSL (VoDSL) with simultaneous full-screen video service in Europe.

2000

December 15   MetaSwitch VP3000 Wins Internet Telephony's Product of the Year Award
MetaSwitch VP3000 Integrated Broadband Voice Platform Honored in Class 5 Replacement Switch Category

December 1   SaskTel Selects MetaSwitch for NGN Trial
MetaSwitch VP3000 Broadband Voice Platform is key component of SaskTel's Next Generation Network (NGN) switching, services and infrastructure trial.

November 2   MetaSwitch and Woodwind Communications Conduct First Interoperability Tests of ATM Forum BLES Specification
Standards compliant broadband products offer Service Providers flexible solutions for deploying broadband services.

October 30   NMS and MetaSwitch Announce Extension of Strategic Alliance for MetaSwitch VP3000 Integrated Broadband Voice Platform
Service Providers to generate new value-added bundled VoDSL services without additional capital outlays for Class 5 switches.

October 27   MetaSwitch Chooses Continuous Computing as a Technology Partner to Provide Integrated Broadband Voice Platforms
Platform will deliver high availability and fault tolerant equipment for Service Providers.

September 15   MetaSwitch VP3000 is first integrated Broadband Voice Platform (BVP)
MetaSwitch shows VP3000 at DSLcon in booth 250.