Speakeasy Program Increases Partner Revenue and Client Satisfaction

SEATTLE—March 14, 2006—As a leader in broadband voice and data communication solutions, Speakeasy's Partner Program offers unique opportunities to grow both revenue and client satisfaction. Working with thousands of IT consultants, technology service firms and telecom resellers, Speakeasy's highly rated customer service, innovative products and competitive compensation empowers its partner community to serve their demanding business clients. Speakeasy's advantage as a single-solution provider of voice and data services (connectivity, VoIP, hosting and private WAN services) is also attractive to partners who are seeking consolidated services.

Speakeasy Partners receive highly competitive commission levels as well as recurring revenue stream payout options. They are assigned a single point of contact , a professional technical expert, in Speakeasy's support group to fast-track customer issues. They also have access to online partner portal tools and resources, as well as partner consultants to facilitate transactions.

Speakeasy's VoIP Training and Certification classes are doubling in size as attendees discover how to deliver market-leading telecommunications services to their clients while generating significant revenues for their own firms. In addition to earning Speakeasy commissions, VoIP-certified Partners are qualified to perform other billable services such as LAN assessments, hardware installations, customer training, and outsourced phone system administration. As Scott Hughes, President of Five Nines Networks, notes, "If you want to get out of the telecom price race, start selling Speakeasy Business VoIP. Given its rich feature set and overall value, it basically sells itself!"

Speakeasy has two partner categories:

• Referral Partner: Generally independent IT consultants and businesses providing technology and integration services to smaller customer base (generally fewer than 30 clients).
• Solution Partner: Value-added resellers, consultants, integrators, and professional service companies that serve a large growing client base and actively market their services. Solution Partners also receive comprehensive training and have the ability to close Speakeasy sales independently.

Speakeasy's network and customer support both achieve a 95% customer satisfaction rating which helps set it apart in the industry. Speakeasy is just what Partners need to deliver superior voice and data services to their clients while enhancing their revenue potential.

For more information: www.speakeasy.net/partner

About Speakeasy
Speakeasy, the nation's largest independent broadband services company, is focused on meeting the needs of discerning businesses, professionals and those who depend on the Internet for higher productivity in life. Speakeasy manages its own private fiber-optic national network, ensuring fast connections, low latency, and an unparalleled degree of security protection from the public Internet. Speakeasy offers a full range of innovative services, including OneLink dedicated DSL, VoIP, online gaming services, and multiple business-grade connectivity options. Customers rave about the personalized and highly competent support they receive from Speakeasy's Seattle-based customer service team. Speakeasy's broadband services are available in most metropolitan areas within the 48 contiguous United States. Those interested in Speakeasy can visit www.speakeasy.net or call 800.556.5829.

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