Integra Telecom Inc., a leading provider of telecommunications and Internet services for business, hired Tom Lamb as chief financial officer. Lamb will oversee all Integra Telecom financial operations.

Integra Telecom Inc., a facilities-based, integrated communications carrier for business, released the following statement regarding the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision to deny Qwest Corporation's petition for forbearance: "Integra Telecom applauds the FCC's decision to deny Qwest Corporation's petition for forbearance," said Dudley Slater, CEO of Integra Telecom Inc.

Integra Telecom Inc., a facilities-based, integrated communications carrier for business, launched Ethernet Solutions in Boise, Idaho and Salt Lake City, Utah. The service, referred to as Ethernet Solutions Metro E IP, offers businesses increased Internet bandwidth via native Ethernet protocol.

Integra Telecom Inc., a facilities-based, integrated communications carrier for business, partnered with the Intelisys/Digital Planet Strategic Alliance, to test its new National Agent Program.

Effective today, Eschelon Telecom, Inc. (Nasdaq:ESCH) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Integra Telecom, Inc. and will continue its operations doing business as an Integra company.