Minneapolis – November 10 – CP Telecom, a Minnesota provider of local, long distance, Internet and web hosting services today announced it has established successful business relationships with Saint Paul Public Schools and Saint Louis County. These customer wins reflect a growing momentum for CP Telecom, which recently announced a unique “indirect sales channel” strategy in support of the company’s focus on providing services throughout the state of Minnesota.

“CP Telecom’s proficiency in delivering and servicing telecom solutions for a wide variety of organization types continues to improve and grow,” said CEO Chad Braafladt. “Our ability to build strong customer relationships with important public institutions such as St. Louis County and the St. Paul Public School system demonstrates that we intend to become a premier telecom competitor throughout the state.”

“We have 88 schools and facilities up and operational with CP Telecom,” St. Paul Schools Executive Director of Operations Patrick Quinn acknowledged. By utilizing a number of CP Telecom products including voice and data services, we are gaining cost efficiencies and strong customer service.” St. Paul’s public school system selected the company after undertaking a review earlier this year. “With our school budgets always being maximized, it was important for us to look at cost-saving opportunities while maintaining competent services.”

“We’re happy with our service with CP Telecom because they’re delivering innovative services at a cost savings,” said Martin Buscombe, director of MIS for St. Louis County. “Telecommunications is a very competitive market and we feel an added benefit in that CP Telecom is a local service provider located here in Minnesota.” St. Louis County, located in Northeast Minnesota, utilizes CP Telecom services throughout all of it’s location to support both voice and data telecommunications.

“CP Telecom is about knowledgeable and responsive customer support, which applies to Internet services, as well as the integration of voice and data services for small and mid-sized businesses,” said Tim Devine, president of CP Telecom. We are encouraged by our momentum and growth.”