Level 3 Communications introduced two wholesale, residential VoIP services for cable operators, ISPs, enhanced service providers, IXCs and others:
- (3)VoIP Enhanced Local Service is aimed at service providers who are seeking to offer residential voice services but prefer to operate their own switching infrastructure. It allows companies to develop voice services using Level 3 provided building blocks, including local phone numbers, interconnection with the traditional telephone network for local and long distance services, local number portability and E911 emergency services. Service availability is expected in Q2.
- HomeTone is a turnkey, hosted VoIP alternative to traditional residential local and long distance phone service. It offers the benefits and functionality of (3)VoIP Enhanced Local service, plus calling features such as voice mail, call waiting, and three-way conferencing. In addition, HomeTone includes advanced calling features such as unified messaging, and a personal locator function that forwards the call until it reaches the designated party. Service availability is expected in Q2.
