- World-class data center selects tw telecom to provide underlying data transport technology that it uses to deliver Web hosting and other services to its customers

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- tw telecom (Nasdaq: TWTC), a leading provider of managed voice, Internet and data networking solutions for businesses in Louisville and throughout the U.S., today announced that data center and Web hosting provider MaximumASP has selected the company to provide a 1 gigabit, dual-entry fiber connection to MaximumASP's data center.

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"Our decision to select tw telecom to provide the advanced fiber services was an easy one," said Wade Lewis, Managing Partner at MaximumASP. "We have seen first-hand tw telecom's commitment to delivering highly reliable services with a customer-focused mindset."

The multi-year agreement extends and expands tw telecom's relationship with MaximumASP. The tw telecom services will ensure that MaximumASP customers maintain the level of connectivity they require as the data center provider continues to grow.

"MaximumASP customers range from application developers to web development companies to Fortune 500 companies that have Web hosting and colocation needs," said Joe Paulin, vice president and general manager of tw telecom in Kentucky. "These customers choose MaximumASP because they know that MaximumASP offers tremendous value and reliability. We are pleased that tw telecom services are helping MaximumASP deliver the quality of service that has come to define the company."

tw telecom connects more commercial buildings to its fiber network than any other competitive communications provider.  In fact, it has the third highest market share of retail Ethernet ports in service. With its own metro fiber networks and one of the ten most interconnected IP backbones in the world, tw telecom has the national capability, robust product portfolio and national/local customer care teams to support mission critical enterprise applications and to deliver the industry's most sought after customer experience.

About tw telecom

tw telecom holdings inc., a unit of tw telecom inc., headquartered in Littleton, Colo., provides managed network services, specializing in Ethernet and transport data networking, Internet access, local and long distance voice, VoIP, VPN and security, to enterprise organizations and communications services companies throughout the U.S., and globally.  As a leading provider of integrated and converged network solutions, tw telecom delivers customers overall economic value, quality, service, and improved business productivity. Please visit www.twtelecom.com for more information.

About MaximumASP

MaximumASP, based in Louisville, Kentucky, was founded in 2000 as an outsourcing firm for Windows-based hosting services. MaximumASP was named by Microsoft as its 2009 Hosting Solutions Partner of the Year. The company currently hosts more than 50,000 domains for customers in over 120 countries. With a strong focus on cloud computing and managed hosting plans that combine advanced monitoring and management tools, MaximumASP has become a top choice for companies looking to host PCI or HIPAA compliant applications and enterprises that require high availability hosting solutions. For more information visit www.maximumasp.com

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