Master agency Telarus Inc. has signed its fourth cable services distribution deal, with Cablevision Systems. Telarus will distribute its full suite of premier Optimum-branded business communications services via its 1,200 channel partners.
“Having access to Optimum is a huge deal for Telarus and our partners,” said Michael Gottwalt, partner development manager at Telarus. “Optimum has a demonstrated ability to deliver business services to customers at a price that can’t be beat. Add to that the overwhelming customer satisfaction rating Optimum earns year in and year out, and you have a winning combination.”
The deal covers Optimum Online high-speed Internet, Optimum TV digital television, and Optimum Voice digital phone.
“We are excited to be the newest addition to the Optimum Business channel program,” said Adam Edwards, president of Telarus. “We have extensive experience supporting the cables and we have invested in technology that makes it easy for our partners to source their products through us. Adding
Optimum to our portfolio just makes sense, giving us a complete portfolio of cable-based Internet and voice products that are in such high demand.”
Telarus also distributes Comcast Business Class, Time Warner Cable Business Class and Charter Business services.
Prior to launch, Telarus programmed its patented GeoQuote system to accurately qualify addresses deemed serviceable by Optimum Business along with the specific price plans and available promotions.
“The message this sends to our partners and the agent community in general is, ‘Telarus is your source for cables, especially Optimum,'” said Robert Butler, vice president of sales for Telarus. “There is are a lot of businesses in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut who are looking for fast Internet, voice, PRI and TV service that will be well served by Optimum, and we look forward to helping our agent partners find those opportunities.”
