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With Allstream's proposed sale to Accelero Capital Holdings recently blocked by the Canadian government, Capacity catches up with the company's general manager for global carrier solutions, Christine Pop, to discover how it is finding a competitive edge in the Canadian market.
News that the potential sale of Allstream to Accelero Capital Holdings had been rejected by the Canadian government broke shortly after Capacity 's interview with the company's general manager for global carrier solutions, Christine Pop.
Pop subsequently expressed her surprise and disappointment at the government's decision, adding: "We have an excellent and strong track record with our customers and are confident that this decision will not affect our services or customer relationships."
With the potential deal blocked, focus again falls on how the Canadian IP service provider's plans to remain competitive in a market dominated by TELUS and Bell.
Allstream operates a 30,000km fibre backbone across Canada, as well as 18,000km of intra-city fibre and five cross-border connections. Pop acknowledges that this footprint is relatively small, but that the company is "proudly punching above its weight".
One way the company has been able to distinguish itself in the Canadian market is through its Ethernet offering. Allstream joined the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) in May 2012, and its COO, Mike Strople, was...