Total a Verizon Solution Provider

East Hartford, CT , April 13, 2007 -Total Communications, Incorporated, a privately owned, 27-year old telecommunications company headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, is now a Verizon Solutions Provider.

As of April 13, 2007, Total Communications is authorized to sell Verizon Data, IP and Voice services to businesses in any state covered by Verizon, except Connecticut.

According to Scott Lennon, Vice President of Network Services for Total Communications, “We think the Verizon name will create synergy with our hardware and data product lines, particularly in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York. This partnership is an outstanding opportunity to expand our reach beyond Connecticut.”

Verizon will provide pre and post sales support, installation management and customer billing. Verizon is a leading Fortune 10 communications company with a reputation for product reliability and expertise in data technologies. Total Communications will offer small to mid-size businesses the following Verizon solutions:

Verizon Data:
Verizon Business Solutions has a connection that's right for your speed and bandwidth requirements, or number of locations. If you have large data files or are thinking of consolidating data and voice, Total can design a Verizon solution that suits your business. Explore Verizon's many options such as ATM, DS1, Internet Dedicated Access, DS3, FlexGrow Channelized T1, Flex T1 Plus, and more.

Verizon IP:
Whether simple Internet access is your goal or a more ambitious overhaul of a voice or data network, Total can help you harness Internet communications protocols to speed access to information, colleagues, customers and partners. We offer top notch Verizon solutions such as Private IP, Hosted IP Centrex (HIP-C), IP PBX, and IP FlexT-1.

Verizon Voice:
Boost the efficiency and reliability of any voice network. Total offers cost-effective solutions that help customers save money and help them keep connected to their customers. We offer a full range of our Verizon voice options such as Centrex, Hosted IP Centrex (HIPC-C), Long Distance Services, and Conferencing.

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