Eschelon Telecom - Ownership and Business Overview

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Eschelon Telecom Ownership

Who owns Eschelon Telecom?

Eschelon Telecom is owned by Electric Lightwave. It was acquired on August 31, 2007.

Was Eschelon Telecom formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Eschelon Telecom was formerly owned by 2 private investors.

Eschelon Telecom Business Overview

Where is Eschelon Telecom headquartered?

Eschelon Telecom is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

How many employees does Eschelon Telecom have?

Eschelon Telecom has 1,431 employees.

What sector is Eschelon Telecom in?

Eschelon Telecom is a communications company.

When was Eschelon Telecom founded?

Eschelon Telecom was founded in 1996.

Communications M&A Summary in 2007

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Eschelon Telecom, Inc.

730 Second Avenue South, Suite 12001,
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
United States,
(612) 376-4400
www.eschelon.com

Eschelon Telecom, Inc. is a facilities-based competitive communications services provider of voice and data services and business telephone systems in 45 markets in the western United States.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Communications

Employees

1,431

Established

1996

Former Name

Advanced Telecommunications, Inc.

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