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National Post
30-04-2025
- Business
- National Post
Iristel Achieves Full Coverage Across All Local Interconnection Regions in British Columbia and Alberta
Article content Iristel remains the only CLEC with national reach in all 10 provinces and 3 territories Article content Article content MARKHAM, Ontario — Iristel, Canada's largest independent Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC), proudly announces the completion of full coverage across all Local Interconnection Regions (LIRs) in British Columbia and Alberta. This milestone cements Iristel's position as the only CLEC with infrastructure spanning all 10 provinces and 3 territories, operating as both a CLEC Type I and a Mobile Network Operator (MNO). Article content Iristel now covers every LIR in BC & Alberta—cementing its status as the only CLEC with nationwide reach across all provinces & territories. Enjoy unmatched coverage, rapid LNP, and full regulatory compliance. Article content ' This expansion reinforces our mission to offer end-to-end telecom infrastructure solutions across Canada,' said Samer Bishay, President and CEO of Iristel. 'It's not just about connectivity—it's about empowering our carrier partners with faster provisioning, unmatched geographic reach, and regulatory peace of mind.' Article content Key Highlights: Article content Complete LIR Coverage in BC and Alberta: Iristel now offers comprehensive DID access and porting capabilities across every interconnection region in these two key provinces. Over 2,000 Rate Centres Nationwide: Iristel remains the largest CLEC in terms of geographic footprint and local availability. Only CLEC Active in All 3 Arctic Territories: As a licensed telecom MNO and CLEC, Iristel uniquely serves Canada's Arctic North while maintaining full regulatory compliance. Fastest LNP Processing in Canada: Iristel has recently launched a fully automated Local Number Portability (LNP) system for both inbound and outbound ports, reducing wait times and giving our partners a competitive edge. Infrastructure-as-a-Service Leader: Iristel continues to enable global and U.S.-based carriers with turn-key infrastructure offerings, including DID provisioning, porting, and wireless/wireline compliance across Canada. Article content From large enterprise to innovative cloud providers and international telecoms, Iristel's expanded network empowers partners to scale with speed and certainty—without the burden of managing local regulatory frameworks. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Iristel Launches Iristel Unite to Simplify Access to Webex Calling
TORONTO & NAIROBI, Kenya & BUCHAREST, Romania--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iristel, a global leader in telecommunications, announces their certification to provide Cloud Connect for Webex Calling with Webex by Cisco, a leading provider of collaboration technologies powering hybrid work. This certification makes it easy for businesses to extend their Webex collaboration deployments to make and receive business phone calls through Iristel's extensive voice network. "Iristel Unite is simplifying cloud communications worldwide—no hardware, no maintenance, just seamless integration with Webex Calling for businesses ready to scale." – Samer Bishay, CEO of Iristel Share "Our partnership with Cisco has always been centered on innovation and excellence, and the launch of Cloud Connect for Webex Calling is a testament to that commitment,' says Samer Bishay, founder and CEO of Iristel. "This solution represents the future of Unified Communications, empowering employees to connect effortlessly and efficiently." Iristel Unite is a cloud-based telephony solution that improves organizational communication. With no hardware purchases or software maintenance required, Iristel Unite increases flexibility and scales to match the dynamic needs of modern businesses. Iristel is committed to delivering communications solutions that improve collaboration. Integrating with Cloud Connect for Webex Calling further strengthens Iristel's role in reshaping the way businesses engage with their customers. As a Certified Calling Provider for Cloud Connect for Webex Calling, Iristel can extend cloud-native calling capabilities globally, for both commercial enterprise and government sectors. The solution will also be available from Iristel's global resellers. Iristel services are available for Webex Calling in North America, Kenya, and Romania. Iristel is also a Certified Calling Provider offering Cloud Connect for Webex Calling in Kenya, enhancing communication solutions in the region. This expansion makes it simple for businesses, particularly in underserved regions, to embrace the transformative potential of the cloud and optimize their communication environments. For more information about Iristel Unite and Cloud Connect for Webex Calling, please visit or contact our media relations department at pr@ About Iristel Iristel is a globally renowned telecommunications operator that leverages innovation and industry expertise to provide state-of-the-art communication solutions. With a strong commitment to delivering reliable and seamless services, Iristel empowers businesses to connect and communicate effectively in today's dynamic world. About Webex by Cisco Webex is a leading provider of cloud-based collaboration solutions which includes video meetings, calling, messaging, events, customer experience solutions like contact center and purpose-built collaboration devices. At Webex, we start with people and their experiences first. This focus on delivering inclusive collaboration experiences fuels our innovation, which leverages AI and Machine Learning, to remove the barriers of geography, language, personality, and familiarity with technology. Our solutions are underpinned with security and privacy by design. We work with the world's leading business and productivity apps – delivered through a single application and interface. Learn more at
Associated Press
25-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Karrier One and textPlus Partner to Launch Web3-Enabled eSIM Products
Karrier One, a next-generation mobile network operator pioneering Web3-enabled telecommunications, is excited to announce its partnership with textPlus, a leading provider of app-based mobile communications. This collaboration will enable textPlus to launch its eSIM product on the Karrier One network, leveraging its Web3 phone numbers and an advanced suite of decentralized security solutions. This partnership enables textPlus to convert traditional phone numbers into digital assets secured on the Sui Blockchain, improving security, interoperability, and fraud prevention through Karrier One's KNS technology. 'At Karrier One, we are redefining what a phone number can be. Our collaboration with textPlus is a major step in making mobile connectivity more secure, flexible, and interoperable across both traditional and Web3 ecosystems. This is the future of telecommunications, and we are thrilled to welcome textPlus as a key partner in this journey.' – Samer Bishay, CEO and Co-Founder of Karrier One textPlus is a leading app-based mobile communications provider dedicated to delivering flexible, affordable, and innovative connectivity solutions. Combining advanced VoIP and messaging technology with an accessible, user-centric design, textPlus empowers millions of users with communication beyond traditional carrier boundaries. Through its partnership with Karrier One, textPlus is further enhancing user security, privacy, and digital identity protection, while pioneering a more innovative communications ecosystem. 'textPlus has always been about focused on empowering our millions of customers with greater choice, flexibility, and affordability in mobile communications. By integrating Karrier One's Web3-powered security and multi-dimensional phone numbers, we are setting a new standard in digital identity and mobile connectivity while expanding options beyond traditional carrier limitations.' – Scott Lahman, CEO and Founder of textPlus The partnership represents a significant milestone in the convergence of telecom, blockchain, and fintech, providing users with a more secure, decentralized, and flexible way to manage their digital identity and communications. SOURCE: Karrier One Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/25/2025 08:27 AM/DISC: 03/25/2025 08:26 AM
