PHONE+ is very proud to honor Telarus and the Top 50 Channel Program winners. Telarus was selected among hundreds of companies that submitted their channel program details in hopes of being recognized as a Top 50 Channel Program. Voted on by indirect sales partners, the winners represent communications suppliers -- carriers, resellers, master agents and manufacturers - who provide their agents with that extra something -- extra attention, rapid quotes, sales training or special promotions -- that makes agents want to do business with them.

"PHONE+ is honored to bestow special recognition upon these standouts. Their support for the indirect channel, and gains in the telecom industry overall, are much appreciated and lauded," said Mike Saxby, group publisher for PHONE+.

In addition to recognizing the Top 50 Channel Programs, the PHONE+ Channel Program Guide special issue features the Top 15 Channel Managers and includes articles that focus on the key traits of a successful channel program and master agency, how to sustain a healthy partner relationship, and the anatomy of an agent agreement.

"We at Telarus are always honored and humbled to receive recognition for the fine work being done by our employees and our agents," added Adam Edwards, president of Telarus, Inc. "It is no coincidence that the Phone+ article listing the traits of a successful master agent mirror exactly what Telarus does on a daily basis. A good plan, the right technology, and the right people will continue to make Telarus the leading Master Agent in the United States."

About Telarus

Telarus is a premier master agency whose goal is to make agents more successful than they can be on their own or with any other master agency. Telarus provides agent tools, automation, and superior support in an atmosphere of cooperation and ethical community. One example of the tools Telarus provides its agents is real-time voice and data price quoting through its patent-pending GeoQuote technology. GeoQuote makes it possible for business shoppers to access instant pricing and availability information for over 30 broadband data and voice service providers which include ACC Business, AireSpring, AT&T, Cavalier, Covad, Level3, MegaPath, Network Innovations, NewEdge Networks, Nuvox, PAETEC, One Communications, PowerNet Global, Qwest, TelePacific, Telnes, Time Warner Telecom, UCN, and XO Communications.