EMBARQ Receives Metro Ethernet Forum Service Provider Certification
PRNewswire (05/31/2007 1:00 PM ET)

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Embarq Corporation announced today that it has received Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) 9 certification. MEF 9 certification means EMBARQTM Metro Ethernet Networks are fully capable of offering business customers a reliable suite of Ethernet services including Ethernet LAN, Ethernet Private Line and Ethernet Virtual Private Line.

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"The certification benefits business customers by allowing EMBARQ to create new Metro Ethernet services quickly. It enables the development of enhanced service level agreements by further defining traffic and performance parameters, gives customers improved support for voice, Internet and multi- cast traffic and supports the smooth transition to higher bandwidth services," said Kenny Wyatt, vice president of Marketing and Product Management. "This certification also means that EMBARQ's business customers can be confident that their Ethernet services provide reliable bandwidth for any application between two or more remote locations."

Iometrix, MEF's certification lab, linked into the EMBARQ(TM) network to conduct the certification tests from a subscriber's point of view. MEF compliance shows the EMBARQ(TM) Ethernet services fully integrate with customers' overall network infrastructure, provides standards-based access to subscribers' Ethernet services, and conform to MEF-defined service attributes.

In order to provide the best possible service to its customers, EMBARQ will continue to evaluate other MEF certifications. This MEF certification shows EMBARQ's commitment to providing high-performing network solutions to its business-class customers.

The MEF is a non-profit international industry consortium, dedicated to worldwide adoption of Carrier Ethernet networks and services. The Forum is comprised of leading service providers, major incumbent local exchange carriers, top network equipment vendors and other prominent networking companies that share an interest in Metro Ethernet.

About EMBARQ

Embarq Corporation , headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, offers a complete suite of common-sense communications services. The company has approximately 20,000 employees and operates in 18 states. EMBARQ is included in the S&P 500.

For consumers, EMBARQ offers an innovative portfolio of services that includes reliable local and long distance home phone service, high-speed Internet, wireless, and satellite TV from DISH Network(R) -- all on one monthly bill.

For businesses, EMBARQ has a comprehensive range of flexible and integrated services designed to help businesses of all sizes be more productive and communicate with their customers. This service portfolio includes local voice and data services, long distance, Business Class DSL, wireless, enhanced data network services, voice and data communication equipment and managed network services.

EMBARQ believes that by focusing on the communities the company serves and by employing common sense and practical ingenuity, it is able to provide customers with a committed partner, dedicated customer service and innovative products for work and home. For more information, visit http://www.embarq.com .

CONTACT: Charles Fleckenstein, +1-913-345-6545, charles.m.fleckenstein@embarq.com, or Michele Pinnau, +1-407-741-0602, both for EMBARQ

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