US LEC Introduces Managed Router Services

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- US LEC Corp. (Nasdaq: CLEC - News), a super-regional telecommunications carrier providing integrated voice, data and Internet services to businesses and enterprise organizations throughout the Eastern United States, has introduced Managed Router Service, a new offering designed to help customers better manage their IT infrastructure.

With Managed Router Service, customers can outsource the technical complexities of their network router selection, configuration, installation and management to the experts at US LEC. Customers can also benefit from innovative network technology without expanding personnel; US LEC can perform the ongoing support functions in the form of network monitoring, troubleshooting, upgrades, off-site configuration back-ups and outage notifications. This total management approach allows customers to focus on their core business rather than on managing their networks.

"US LEC's Managed Router Service is a true turnkey solution that offers comprehensive network management options and reduces the complexity of a customer's networking environment," said Jeff Blackey, senior vice president for US LEC. "From design and implementation to monitoring and maintenance, the simplicity and ease of use creates a stronger bond between US LEC and our customers by providing exceptional data products, expanding our range of data service options, and increasing our level of contact with the them."

"The 24/7 monitoring and the total managed aspect of US LEC's service were major factors in my decision to recommend US LEC," said Shannon O'Dell, telecommunications consultant for Reflex Blu, a full-service marketing firm located in Birmingham, Alabama. "In my business, I don't have time to baby-sit a network. US LEC came in and was able to support us right away. The service has been incredible, and we've had no issues. They simply provide the security and services needed."

Based in Charlotte, NC, US LEC is a leading telecommunications carrier providing integrated voice, data and Internet services to medium and large businesses and enterprise organizations. Throughout 15 Eastern states and the District of Columbia, US LEC services include local and long distance calling services, advanced data services such as Frame Relay, MLFR and ATM, dedicated and dial-up Internet services, managed data solutions, data center services and Web hosting. US LEC also provides selected voice services in 25 additional states and selected data services nationwide. For more information about US LEC, visit www.uslec.com .