Ting Internet to build a state-of-the-art esports gaming lab at two Charlottesville high schools, the first of four national installations
New gaming labs will be installed days after Ting’s esport debut at the Tom Tom Festival
April 21, 2022 — CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Ting Internet, a division of Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX, TSX: TC), has announced that it is building a state-of-the-art esports gaming facility at both Charlottesville High School and Monticello High School to support the schools’ esports teams and to help unlock new opportunities and career paths for students.
To complement the new gaming labs, Charlottesville High School and Monticello High School will be running an elective program for students to learn about careers in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) and available grants within these fields. Both facilities are expected to be complete by the end of the school year and will be accessible for thousands of students as a permanent fixture in the Charlottesville community for years to come.
“At Ting, we believe wholeheartedly in supporting our communities, lowering digital divide, improving accessibility and giving back in meaningful ways,” said Zuri Stanback, head of marketing at Ting Internet. “This is exactly what we are doing with our partnership with iCulture. Video games are no longer just entertainment; they integrate into many professional fields and help advance industries like never before. There are ample opportunities for long-term careers in this industry and we are proud to educate our communities on these possibilities.”
These new esports labs are the first of four that Ting will install in high schools across the country this year. These builds are being done in partnership with iCulture and will help interested youth expand their professional and social horizons.
To bring the excitement of esports to the broader Charlottesville community, Ting is also hosting an inaugural two-day gaming event at the upcoming Tom Tom festival. An assortment of games will be available to play for guests 13 years and older. Attendees are encouraged to register here to secure their spot and their chance to win from dozens of prizes.
For more information on Ting, its services or its commitment to digital divide and accessibility, please visit tinginternet.com.
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About Ting Internet
Ting Internet provides Crazy Fast Fiber Internet® in select U.S. towns and cities. Ting Internet is committed to net neutrality and the open internet. More than that, Ting Internet is committed to being a part of improving the communities it serves by supporting and championing local good works. Ting Internet sponsors local programs, events, foundations, festivals, charities, and public services everywhere we go, investing in the future of the towns we serve.
About Tucows
Tucows helps connect more people to the benefit of internet access through communications service technology, domain services, and fiber-optic internet infrastructure.
Ting (https://ting.com/internet) delivers fixed fiber Internet access with outstanding customer support. Wavelo (http://wavelo.com) is a telecommunications software suite for service providers that simplifies the management of mobile and internet network access, provisioning, billing and subscription, developer tools, and more. OpenSRS (https://opensrs.com), Enom (https://www.enom.com) and Ascio (https://ascio.com) combined manage approximately 25 million domain names and millions of value-added services through a global reseller network of over 35,000 web hosts and ISPs. Hover (https://hover.com) makes it easy for individuals and small businesses to manage their domain names and email addresses. More information can be found on Tucows’ corporate website (https://tucows.com).
Media Contact:
Madeleine Stoesser, Tucows
mstoesser@tucows.com
Investor Contact:
Lawrence Chamberlain
lawrence.chamberlain@loderockadvisors.com
Wavelo Expands Leadership Team with Two New Executive Hires
New Chief Revenue Officer and Head of People will help propel Wavelo’s global growth
TORONTO — April 14, 2022— Today Wavelo, a disruptive telecom software provider and a division of Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX, TSX: TC), proudly announced that it has added two seasoned executives to the company’s leadership team: Michael Koenig as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Karaka Leslie as Head of People.
With decades of combined experience in their respective fields, Michael and Karaka are vital additions to the Wavelo team and will be critical in helping propel the company’s global growth.
“Wavelo is on a mission to revolutionize a historically rigid industry. We provide flexible software to help telecom operators maximize value from their existing networks, which ultimately provides their customers with a better experience,” said Justin Reilly, CEO of Wavelo. “This is a titanic industry to tackle and we need the best and brightest working on our team. That’s exactly who Michael and Karaka are. We dream big and so do they. With years of extensive, proven experience between them, we are incredibly fortunate to have them on our team and are confident and excited about the work that they will do.”
Wavelo launched in early 2022, driven by its partnerships with DISH Wireless and Ting Internet. To support the company’s ambitious plans for growth, Michael and Karaka will bring their own unique and valued experience to the leadership team:
Michael Koenig
Chief Revenue Officer
Michael Koenig is a highly accomplished and diversified technology leader with over 15 years of SaaS experience and a broader focus on building high-performing, disruptive software solutions. In his early career, Michael helped build Automattic—the company responsible for creating dozens of beloved platforms, such as WordPress. He has also held roles as the Chief Operating Officer at both Sweet and Time Doctor. In his new position, Michael will lead Wavelo’s revenue management practice, touching on operations, sales and corporate development.
Karaka Leslie
Head of People
Karaka Leslie is a highly respected leader, bringing over 15 years of progressive strategic people and human capital management experience to this position. She comes to Wavelo after two years as the Head of Strategic Initiatives at Tucows, where she leveraged employee feedback and market research to spearhead a variety of new people programs that made tangible impacts on company culture. In her new role, Karaka will oversee Wavelo’s people division, introducing world-class practices that will enable teams to do their best work while scaling alongside the company as it grows.
The Wavelo executive team also includes: Hanno Liem, Chief Technology Officer (CTO); Tom McGillivray, Vice-President of Customer Experience (CX); Justin Reilly, Chief Executive Officer (CEO); and Neil Shah, Chief Product Officer (CPO). To learn more about Wavelo, the company’s mission or its flexible software solutions, please visit wavelo.com.
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About Wavelo
Wavelo, a division of Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX, TSX: TC), is a modern, cloud-based platform designed to radically simplify OSS/BSS technology management and improve internet access worldwide. Serving communication service providers globally, Wavelo offers a suite of flexible software to enable mobile and internet access, provisioning, billing, subscriptions, and more. Connecting disparate business and operational systems and seamlessly integrating into operators’ existing infrastructure, Wavelo enables operators to keep pace with network innovation and focus on providing a superior customer experience. Learn more at wavelo.com.
About Tucows
Tucows helps connect more people to the benefit of internet access through communications service technology, domain services, and fiber-optic internet infrastructure.
Ting (https://ting.com/internet) delivers fixed fiber Internet access with outstanding customer support. Wavelo (http://wavelo.com) is a telecommunications software suite for service providers that simplifies the management of mobile and internet network access, provisioning, billing and subscription, developer tools, and more. OpenSRS (https://opensrs.com), Enom (https://www.enom.com) and Ascio (https://ascio.com) combined manage approximately 25 million domain names and millions of value-added services through a global reseller network of over 35,000 web hosts and ISPs. Hover (https://hover.com) makes it easy for individuals and small businesses to manage their domain names and email addresses. More information can be found on Tucows’ corporate website (https://tucows.com).
Media Contact:
Madeleine Stoesser, Tucows
mstoesser@tucows.com
Investor Contact:
Lawrence Chamberlain
lawrence.chamberlain@loderockadvisors.com
Ting Internet to build the first city-wide fiber network in Aurora, Colorado
National fiber internet leader expanding its Colorado footprint to bring next-generation connectivity to thousands of local businesses and residents
April 7, 2022 — AURORA, Colo. — Ting Internet, a division of Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX, TSX: TC), announced today that it is bringing its highly sought after fiber internet services to Aurora, Colorado, delivering the power and reliability of fiber internet to local businesses and residents. This will be Ting’s largest network build to date and, once completed, will pass over 130,000 serviceable addresses.
Known for its world-class customer service and lightning-fast fiber internet, Ting currently operates in seven states and 14 markets across the country. Locally, Ting has served Centennial, Colorado since 2016 and recently announced its expansion to both Colorado Springs and Colorado’s Western Slope. In each of its markets, the company prides itself on connecting people with resilient fiber internet, reducing the digital divide and becoming an active community partner.
“We are thrilled to bring the first city-wide fiber network to Aurora, allowing us to connect the entire community to the benefits of a network that has been purpose-built for the internet,” said Jill Szuchmacher, Executive Vice President, Ting Internet. “Fiber internet provides opportunities for step-change economic development and technological resilience in communities, both of which will benefit local residents and businesses for decades to come.”
Construction on Ting’s fiber network is expected to begin early this summer, with initial internet access to start rolling out by the end of the year. During the early phases of infrastructure deployment, Ting will focus its efforts on establishing a local presence, making vital connections with enterprises within the community, and rounding out its local Aurora team.
“We heard for years from residents that they want more choice in internet providers,” said Francoise Bergan, Mayor Pro-Tem of Aurora. “With Ting coming to Aurora, customers will have choice and competition, which is always a winning formula.”
Community members can now visit tinginternet.com/aurora to find more information on Ting Internet, its services and pricing, and to sign up for regular construction updates.
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About Ting Internet
Ting Internet provides Crazy Fast Fiber Internet® in select U.S. towns and cities. Ting Internet is committed to net neutrality and the open internet. More than that, Ting Internet is committed to being a part of improving the communities it serves by supporting and championing local good works. Ting Internet sponsors local programs, events, foundations, festivals, charities, and public services everywhere we go, investing in the future of the towns we serve.
About Tucows
Tucows helps connect more people to the benefit of internet access through communications service technology, domain services, and fiber-optic internet infrastructure.
Ting (https://ting.com/internet) delivers fixed fiber Internet access with outstanding customer support. Wavelo (http://wavelo.com) is a telecommunications software suite for service providers that simplifies the management of mobile and internet network access, provisioning, billing and subscription, developer tools, and more. OpenSRS (https://opensrs.com), Enom (https://www.enom.com) and Ascio (https://ascio.com) combined manage approximately 25 million domain names and millions of value-added services through a global reseller network of over 35,000 web hosts and ISPs. Hover (https://hover.com) makes it easy for individuals and small businesses to manage their domain names and email addresses. More information can be found on Tucows’ corporate website (https://tucows.com).
Media Contact:
Madeleine Stoesser, Tucows
mstoesser@tucows.com
Investor Contact:
Lawrence Chamberlain
lawrence.chamberlain@loderockadvisors.com
