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INCOMPAS, the internet and com - petitive networks association, has expanded its membership ranks with the addition of 10 new service provider members. These companies include local broadband providers serving ru- ral communities and national network builders as well as leaders that deliver UCaaS, managed services and health- care solutions, and support deployment of 5G and the IoT. “INCOMPAS is growing because the nation needs new network builders and competition more than ever. These 10 new INCOMPAS member companies represent the future of our industry and carry on the great legacy of competition and innovation that has defined four decades of growth and evolution,” said INCOMPAS CEO Chip Pickering. Since the beginning of 2020, the following companies have joined INCOMPAS: • FiberComm  – A Sioux City, Iowa- based telecommunications company • Fusion Connect  – A provider of voice, managed network and cloud services based in Atlanta. • Impulse Advanced Communications  – California CLEC and interconnected VoIP provider for businesses. • InnerCity FiberNet  – a Dallas-based fiber optic infrastructure provider. • Ligado Networks – Creator of commer- cial and technology solutions designed to accelerate 5G and industrial IoT. • NebraskaLink  – Provider of a fiber optic network throughout the state of Nebraska. • Remote Care Partners  – A single source provider for deploying remote care and chronic care programs. • SnowCrest Telephone, Inc. – Mt. Shasta, Calif.-based provider of internet access and computer repair services. • Tilson  – A national network deploy- ment and IT professional services firm based in Portland, Maine. • TPx Communications  – A provider of UCaaS, managed IT services and managed connectivity services, headquartered in Los Angeles. 8x8, Inc., and Comstar Technologies announced a strategic VAR channel partnership in which Comstar is offering 8x8 cloud communications, video col- laboration and contact center solutions through its nationwide footprint of direct and indirect sales channels. Comstar has added 8x8’s UCaaS, CCaaS and video meetings solution built on an open cloud technology platform to its product portfolio. Com- star’s 32 years of voice service solu- tions design, deployment and support experience will remain client facing for Comstar’s customers subscribing to 8x8’s services, with a Comstar branded invoice and in-house technicians func- tioning as the back-office and customer facing support. “We are thrilled to expand our part- nership with an industry standard bearer and Gartner UCaaS Magic Quadrant Leader, to enable our clients’ cloud com- munications migration strategy,” said Warren Reyburn, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Comstar Technol - ogies. “This partnership stands to elevate Comstar’s offerings, all while allowing for greater control of the installation process and customer service experience, espe- cially given 8x8’s strengths in security, reliability and enterprise focus.” Granite, PlanetOne Team on Managed Services Granite Telecommunications has partnered with PlanetOne, whereby the master agency will deliver Granite’s managed com- munications services to multi- location businesses through its network of telecom agents and IT solutions providers. “Under the leadership of CEO Ted Schuman, partners nationwide continue to trust their business to the PlanetOne team, achieving ex- ponential growth year in and year out,” said said Charlie Pagliazzo, vice president of channels for Granite. “With Granite’s customized solutions for multilocation business clients, we aim to continue that streak for years to come.” Granite’s value proposition – “one company, one contact, one bill” – covers POTS and a range of advance business communications services, including internet access, SD-WAN, wireless WAN, hosted PBX, SIP trunking, mobile voice and data, mobile device manage- ment, managed security, network integration and more. Granite backs up its one-stop solution with end-to-end support for both part- ners and customers.  “Supporting our partners and our customers is the core of our operations,” said Kevin Bednarz, national channel manager for Gran- ite. “Partners can continue to build relationships with their customers and focus on upselling, while hav- ing the confidence that their client is being taken care of. And, with a single point of contact for full range of voice and data solutions, part- ners can leverage a proven model to drive efficiencies within their mul- tilocation clients.” INCOMPAS Adds 10 Member Companies Comstar, 8x8 Partner on Cloud Communications ICYMI 64 CHANNEL VISION | May - June, 2020