SPOTLIGHT: SP Spotlight: Embarq smartens up


Who: Embarq

Vitals: Based in Overland Park, Kan., the company offers both wireline and wireless services and had more than 6.5 million access lines at last count. Embarq operates in 18 states and has about 20,000 employees. 

Why you should care: Embarq just announced its Smart IP bundle of local, long-distance and Internet services with IP features for business customers.

What's next: Embarq is due to announce third-quarter earnings at the end of the day tomorrow.

For more:
- Xchange reports on the new bundle
- Telephony covers Embarq CEO Dan Hesse's speech at Fall VON this week