Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Allstream and BT Announce Strategic Relationship

Canada-based Allstream and BT announced a partnership to deliver global IP solutions to Canadian and multinational companies with cross-border and international requirements. Allstream will be able to both extend its global reach and gain access to BT's advanced product and network services portfolio on a worldwide basis. BT will continue to use Allstream to connect its global customers who have requirements in Canada.



The first outcome of this collaboration is the launch of Allstream's Global Business IP service, which extends the reach of Allstream's national MPLS network by leveraging BT's extensive global network to offer seamless international service and support to enterprise customers. The service will allow customers to interconnect locations worldwide simply and efficiently. http://www.allstream.comhttp://www.bt.com

  • In June 2004, Manitoba Telecom Services completed its acquisition of Allstream (formerly AT&T Canada). Allstream operates a nationwide network spanning 18,000 km and is focused on the business market.


  • In July 2004, Allstream extended its Master Services Agreement (MSA) with AT&T Corp. through December 2006. The MSA enables the two companies to offer customers seamless cross-border routing, an attractive capability for Contact Centres with locations in Canada and the United States.