EMBARQ and Synacor Introduce Full-featured Bundle of Business Services

May 14, 2008; 08:03 AM

 BUFFALO, N.Y., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Synacor announced today that EMBARQ has launched a full-featured bundle of services for small businesses with EMBARQ(TM) Business-Class High-Speed Internet. These business services bring together products from EMBARQ and Synacor to offer High Speed Internet subscribers business e-mail, business web space and other domain related services for the small business owner and office. These tools deliver increased productivity for employees -- all accessed from biz.myembarq.com.

    With these new services, EMBARQ business customers can enhance their Web presence, cost effectively market products and services, and ease communication between potential and existing customers. These services, suited for small businesses, utilize tools and online presence applications that promote collaboration and eliminate boundaries between people working in the same physical location and in satellite or remote offices -- whether that business has two, 20 or 99 people.

    "Embarq's enhanced services for small businesses provide greater customization and convenience," said Susan Sarna, EMBARQ vice president of marketing and product management. "Coupled with the ease of use our customers gain from using biz.myembarq.com, EMBARQ(TM) helps them spend less time thinking about communications and focus on their business."

    Synacor, a leading provider of Internet tools, portals and content for cable, Internet and telecommunications service providers, has integrated its proprietary technology platform into the EMBARQ(TM) online business customer portal in support of these enhanced services for small businesses. These services were created and packaged together to provide new, affordable and convenient business solutions for all small businesses and do not require software to download, install or upgrade.

    "After analyzing the needs of small businesses, we have determined that bundled online services deliver significant value," said Ron Frankel, president and CEO of Synacor. "We're pleased to work with EMBARQ to ensure their customers receive the premium services and products they desire."

    Business e-mail and domain name services from EMBARQ allow businesses of any size to communicate with customers using a personalized domain name, maintain contact with colleagues and clients with the time-saving Global Address List and manage and share Calendar functions intuitively with others -- allowing for better planning, communication and flexibility within organizations. Template-driven business web space from EMBARQ, based entirely on Macromedia's Flash, allows businesses to build and edit their Web site online and in real-time, with customizable text and addition of pictures, logos and seller tools.

    For more information on this new service bundle, please visit Embarq.com.

    About Synacor

    Synacor builds Internet tools and portals that simplify the way consumers get their digital media. Its technology platform provides white label portals, premium online content and email collaboration suites to broadband service providers such as cable operators, telecommunications companies, Internet service providers and others. Synacor provides the focused expertise and technology that allow both service providers and content providers to extend their brands online and create a relevant, personalized online experience for consumers through a single sign-on portal, enhanced content packaging and aggregated billing. For more information on Synacor, please visit http://www.synacor.com.

    About EMBARQ

    Embarq Corporation (NYSE: EQ), headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, offers a complete suite of communications services. The company has approximately 18,000 employees and operates in 18 states. EMBARQ is included in the S&P 500. For consumers, EMBARQ offers an innovative portfolio of services that includes reliable local and long distance home phone service, high-speed Internet, wireless, and satellite TV from DISH Network(R) -- all on one monthly bill. For businesses, EMBARQ has a comprehensive range of flexible and integrated services designed to help businesses of all sizes be more productive and communicate with their customers. This service portfolio includes local voice and data services, long distance, Business Class High Speed Internet, wireless, satellite TV from DIRECTV(R), enhanced data network services, voice and data communication equipment and managed network services. Embarq received the highest numerical score among providers of local telephone voice services in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Major Provider Business Telecommunications Voice Services Study(SM). Study based on responses from 2,048 business customers measuring 4 providers. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in January-February 2007. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. For more information, visit embarq.com.


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     Sara Zavala
     Edelman
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     sara.zavala@edelman.com

     Tom Matthews
     EMBARQ
     919-554-7185
     tom.r.matthews@embarq.com