Integra Telecom Selects General Bandwidth for Packet Voice Services; Multi-State CLEC Deploys G6® Universal Media Gateway to Provide Dynamic Voice and Data T1 and Next Generation VoIP Service Migration

Business Wire, Oct 4, 2005

AUSTIN, Texas -- General Bandwidth, a leading Voice over IP equipment manufacturer enabling rapid deployment and new service revenue generation over broadband networks, announces that Integra Telecom, Inc., an integrated communications carrier offering facilities-based voice and data telecommunications services, has selected the G6(R) Universal Media Gateway for deployment of packet voice services in multiple markets.

"Our customers look to Integra to invest in communications technologies that will help them compete today and into the future," said John Nee, Vice President of Marketing for Integra Telecom. "As we look ahead to the emerging telecom and data needs of our small and mid-sized business customers, we see a great deal of value in the General Bandwidth G6 platform. In addition, its scalability and proven reliability meet our exacting standards."

"As our network keeps up with our company's rapid growth and expansion, we chose General Bandwidth's best of breed G6 platform not only for its scalability and market-proven reliability, but also because of its universal switching capability," said Dave Bennett, VP of Network Engineering.

Integra plans to use the G6 platform to deliver dynamic T1 services to their business customers, enabling the sharing of high quality voice and data on the same facility in addition to reducing transport and network equipment costs.

"We are happy to partner with Integra as they progress forward on their network and services migration path," said Charles Vogt, president and chief executive officer of General Bandwidth. "Competitive providers like Integra are quickly discovering that the access, trunking, and reverse gateway features of the G6 platform enable them to bring immediate revenues from new services as well as to cost-effectively utilize a single universal gateway that serves all of their network migration needs."

About Integra Telecom

Integra Telecom is a fast-growing, integrated communications carrier dedicated to providing a better choice for small and mid-sized businesses. A privately held company, Integra employs approximately 600 people and serves more than 270,000 access lines. Primary equity investors in the company include Bank of America Capital Partners, Boston Ventures, Nautic Equity Partners and primary lenders Goldman Sachs and Tennenbaum Capital. Integra Telecom is a registered trademark of Integra Telecom Inc. For more information, visit www.integratelecom.com.

About General Bandwidth

General Bandwidth is a leading provider of Voice over IP infrastructure solutions spanning more than 60 service providers worldwide. General Bandwidth delivers broadband solutions addressing a full range of applications, including residential and business access, trunking and enhanced VoIP solutions. With twelve patents issued and sixteen pending, General Bandwidth's flagship G6 Universal Media Gateway and network management system are OSMINE, RUS, PacketCable(TM), and NEBS-3 certified, produced in a TL9000 quality system, and deployed in ILECs, RLECs, CLECs, and MSO networks worldwide. General Bandwidth was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Additional information on General Bandwidth is available at www.genband.com.

Trademark notes: G6 and General Bandwidth are registered trademarks of General Bandwidth Inc.