Level 3 Tapped by textPlus
Level 3 Communications has been selected by textPlus, a California-based developer of free mobile communications, to help expand its business nationwide by providing next generation Internet Protocol-based voice and messaging services, including short message service (SMS) and telephone number services.
textPlus enables users to send and receive text messages and voice calls from a variety of connected devices including smartphones and tablets, and is offered on platforms including Android, iOS and Windows Phone.
"textPlus aims to efficiently deliver a next-generation texting and calling experience to more people across more devices, for free or at an exceptionally low cost," said Scott Lahman, founder and CEO of textPlus, in a statement. "For that, we needed a provider with the right combination of services, scale, and nationwide reach to meet our demand, and we found that with Level 3."
Traditionally, to send or receive text message or phone calls, a user would need a phone with SMS capability. With textPlus, users are given a phone number, regardless of whether they have access to a mobile phone. The service is ad-supported and lets users communicate with others on textPlus for free.
To enable this next generation mobile service, textPlus will leverage Level 3's deep, scalable, national fiber-based voice network as well as the company's telephone number services and SMS services.
"The Level 3 network is designed to enable a full range of communications services on a global scale with the flexibility to adapt to new technology," said Sara Baack, senior vice president of Voice and Collaboration Services for Level 3, in a statement. "textPlus is a great example of our commitment to fostering technological innovation by working with our customers to develop the reliable network solutions they need to monetize their ideas and ultimately grow their businesses."