TALK IS CHEAP AT TWO CENTS A MINUTE
Interval International Provides Its Developers Great Rates for Long Distance Telephone Service
Miami, Florida, May 3, 2004 - Interval International, a leading global vacation exchange company, today announced that it has teamed up with Wholesale Carrier Service (WCS), a premier telephone service provider, to deliver long distance service to its affiliated resort developer clients at a tremendous savings. This exclusive agreement offers participants a preferential rate of only two cents ($0.02) per minute for domestic, state-to-state in-bound and out-bound calls. The Interval Affiliate Long Distance program also offers low international rates, no monthly minimums, online account management, six-second increment billing and six second minimums, and 24-hour customer service.
"One of our highest priorities is to bring developer clients value-added programs that complement their sales and marketing initiatives," said David C. Gilbert, executive vice president of Resort Sales and Marketing for Interval International. "We are pleased to share these extremely competitive telephone rates with them to assist in improving operational efficiencies."
Because WCS buys services from multiple national carriers such as Qwest, Global Crossing, MCI and WilTel, the company is able to leverage bundled, multi-carrier buying power. Through this affiliate advantage, WCI will identify pricing and service inefficiencies for organizations within the Interval network, and offer solutions that emphasize value and service. Current high-profile corporate customers include retail, banking, transportation, shipping, hospitality and advertising concerns within the United States .
"WCS operates in nearly every metropolitan city in the U.S. and offers unbeatable rates through our carefully cultivated wholesale buying relationships," said Chris Barton, chief executive officer of Wholesale Carrier Service. "We look forward to working with Interval's developers to bring them the most efficient systems and solutions in order to reduce their bottom-line expenses."
About Interval International
Since 1976, Interval International has led the vacation ownership industry with innovative products and the highest levels of quality, service, and value complemented by a global network of more than 2,000 resorts in 75 countries. With its headquarters located in Miami , Florida , Interval employs nearly 1,700 people worldwide and serves its developer clients and over 1.6 million member families through 26 offices in 17 countries. Interval provides its members - timeshare owners from around the world - with a variety of exchange services and year-round travel related benefits to enhance their vacation experiences. Interval International is an operating business of IAC.
About WCS
Wholesale Carrier Services, Inc. (WCS) was established in 1994 to serve the needs of medium-large enterprise, commercial telecommunications users and resellers of telecom network services. After eight years of steady growth and profitability, WCS today is a thriving carrier with headquarters in Boca Raton , Florida and sales and data centers in Florida , New York , and London . The company is a tariffed, FCC - licensed inter-exchange long distance carrier and operator services provider throughout the entire United States and a competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) in 7 states. WCS manages over 200,000 access lines with client nodes in 17 countries.
