MONROE, La., Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- To simplify and
streamline the purchase of business services for small business
customers, CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) has launched CenturyLink
SIMPLE™ for Business. The first offering available through the new
service is CenturyLink SIMPLE Internet. With CenturyLink SIMPLE
Internet, small business customers can get the highest available
internet speed in their area with no promotional pricing or
long-term contract.
To activate CenturyLink SIMPLE Internet today, small business
leaders can visit:
https://www.centurylink.com/small-business/products/simple-business-internet/
to check availability in their area and order.
"We are focused on streamlining and improving the customer
experience for small businesses by delivering services that are
easy to purchase and offer simplified pricing," said Vernon Irvin, president, government, education,
medium and small business, CenturyLink. "We understand a safe,
secure and reliable high-speed internet connection is the
foundation that allows small businesses to operate effectively, and
with CenturyLink SIMPLE Internet it is easier than ever to get this
high-speed connectivity."
According to industry analyst firm IDC, broadband remains the
most important service for small businesses, with nearly 33 percent
prioritizing investments in faster broadband access over the next
12 months. Over this same time period, almost 55 percent of these
businesses cite reduction of costs and expenses as a key business
priority.
"Connectivity drives critical business functions and is required
to implement other important business services including VoIP,
unified communications and cloud-based IT functions," stated
Jason Blackwell, research director,
Consumer Multiplay & Broadband Services and SMB Telecom,
Broadband and Video programs, IDC. "For small businesses, there is
a great need for services that can deliver high-speed connectivity
with simplified pricing and service management."
Key Facts
- CenturyLink SIMPLE Internet is available to more than 1.6
million small business customers across the United States.
- No activation fees are charged for CenturyLink SIMPLE Internet
service, and it can be stopped at any time with no early
termination fees.
- CenturyLink SIMPLE Internet service requires the purchase or
lease of an advanced modem.
Additional Resources
- IDC SMB Telecom Emerging Services Survey, June 2018 -
https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=US44240018
- IDC 2018 US SMB Market Update: Business Goals, Technology
Priorities, Buying Preferences, Millennial Engagement, and Digital
Transformation Progress, Doc #US42570218, August 2018 -
https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=US42570218
- For more information on services available to small business
customers, visit: https://www.centurylink.com/small-business
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is the second largest U.S.
communications provider to global enterprise customers. With
customers in more than 60 countries and an intense focus on the
customer experience, CenturyLink strives to be the world's best
networking company by solving customers' increased demand for
reliable and secure connections. The company also serves as its
customers' trusted partner, helping them manage increased network
and IT complexity and providing managed network and cyber security
solutions that help protect their business.
Media Contact:
Courtney
Morton
801-238-0228
courtney.morton@centurylink.com
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