Toronto, ON -- (SBWire) -- 09/08/2015 --Toronto-based VoIP business phone provider, BroadConnect Telecom, Inc announced its strategic acquisition of an Alberta based hosted business phone provider, Shift Networks 2008 Inc. This expansion of operations comes as another exciting growth landmark for BroadConnect, which expanded into the United States in 2012. BroadConnect's VP of Sales, Ravi Prasher, spoke about the exciting new changes, "This acquisition is a significant milestone for BroadConnect, as we continue to enhance our network availability and quality, and extend our range of products and services in Western Canada."

Shift Networks offers BroadConnect a recently upgraded operating and service platform, which will provide its clients with exciting features and Unified Communications services. BroadConnect Telecom offers a 99.999% uptime guarantee, and the highest quality telephony and data services. This acquisition will further solidify and expand their reliability and service offerings.

Shift Network's clients can anticipate exciting changes that will accompany the transition. "Our new customers can look forward to enjoying even better quality and coverage, higher data speeds, and value-added services right away. We will continue to develop the infrastructure and our capabilities in Alberta to provide users with technologically advanced, affordable and reliable solutions", said Prasher. Additionally, due to the shared operating platform between companies, the transition will come with very minimal to no service interruptions.

The transition and applicable upgrades are anticipated to reach completion toward mid-September of this year. Each customer can expect open and available communication with a dedicated account manager throughout the process, including on-site support.

BroadConnect Telecom is thrilled to have added Shift as their partner in success, as they endeavour to provide next-generation voice and data services throughout Canada.

About BroadConnect
BroadConnect Telecom's parent company, Tortel Communications, has been in the telecommunications industry since 1989 and has been committed to creating innovative communications solutions that are both cost-effective and sustainable. BroadConnect has been providing industry leading Internet telephony solutions, such as Hosted PBX, SIP Trunking, and Business Internet solutions, that have been customized for a small (2-5 users) start- up company to a large company (500+ users) for upwards of a decade.

Our goal is to exceed established performance standards while offering our customers innovative communication solutions coupled with the highest personal service. Expect the exceptional with BroadConnect!

Visit http://www.broadconnect.ca & http://www.broadconnectusa.com/ for more information.

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