SinglePipe Communications
Provider of residential and turnkey business class voip phone service.
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SinglePipe Communications operated as a facilities-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider, delivering digital voice services to residential and business customers. The company was established in 2006 with its headquarters in Louisville, KY. Its business model centered on partnering with cable companies and channel partners, enabling them to offer VoIP services over their existing broadband connections. This strategy allowed clients to expand their market share and enhance service offerings without developing their own network infrastructure.
The core of SinglePipe's service was its proprietary, facilities-based network, which bridged the public switched telephone network (PSTN) with IP-based digital voice technology. This infrastructure provided a direct connection for cable operators to launch and manage voice services for their end-users. In July 2009, the company underwent a strategic restructuring, appointing Jeff Carr as CEO to accelerate growth. This period also saw the company raise $5.1 million in equity funding from investors including Chrysalis Ventures, Meritus Ventures, and the Kentucky Science and Technology Corp.
A significant milestone in the company's history occurred in August 2010, when it was acquired by Integrated Broadband Services (IBBS). The acquisition was a strategic move to combine SinglePipe's voice expertise with IBBS's data services and back-office systems, including the Broadband Explorer (BBX) operational support system. This merger created a unified platform offering integrated voice and data solutions, primarily targeting cable operators looking to expand into commercial services. Following the acquisition, the combined entity operated under the IBBS brand, effectively marking the exit of SinglePipe Communications as an independent entity.
Keywords: VoIP provider, digital voice services, wholesale VoIP, channel partners, cable operators, facilities-based network, residential voice services, business communications, Integrated Broadband Services, IBBS, Jeff Carr, VoIP for cable, telecommunications infrastructure, voice solutions