BALTIMORE, Md. -- TalkingNets to Utilize Cogent's Optical IP Network to Deliver Softswitch-Based Voice Services to Broadband Service Provider Customers TalkingNets, a telephony ASP, announced that it will extend its next generation voice services to small and medium-sized businesses utilizing Cogent Communications' Optical IP network. Under the agreement, TalkingNets will deliver its softswitch-based voice services to broadband service provider customers over Cogent's nationwide network.

"Cogent is redefining the amount of IP bandwidth, network reliability, and overall value available to small and medium businesses. The agreement with Cogent will reduce the time-to-market for our mutual broadband service provider customers to offer these next generation voice services to small and medium businesses," said John Philips, president and chief executive officer of TalkingNets.

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