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Mitel Press Announcement NEC departure from Premise-based phone systems.

Mitel Press Announcement

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Brampton, Ontario – July 15th, 2024 – Meteor Telecommunications, a leading Greater Toronto Area (GTA) supplier of next-generation communication products for over 50 years, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Mitel Corporation, a legendary Canadian force in the global telecommunications market.

Founded in Canada during the 1970s by Terrance Mathews and Michael Copeland, Mitel has built a remarkable reputation for innovation and excellence in communication solutions. This exciting partnership positions Meteor Telecommunications as an authorized supplier of Mitel’s industry-leading products and services.

“We are incredibly proud to join forces with Mitel, a company that shares our commitment to providing cutting-edge communication solutions,” says Jose Fernandez, President of Meteor Telecommunications. “By offering Mitel’s comprehensive portfolio alongside our existing offerings, we can deliver an unparalleled level of implementation, project management, service, and choice to our valued customers.”

The partnership between Meteor Telecommunications and Mitel will bring significant benefits to businesses across the GTA. Customers will have access to a wider range of communication solutions, including:

  • Cloud-based business phone systems
  • Unified Communications (UC) solutions
  • Collaboration tools
  • Networking solutions

“We are confident that this partnership will be mutually beneficial,” says Tom Lang, VP Canada/USA of Mitel. “Meteor Telecommunications’ strong presence in the GTA, combined with Mitel’s proven track record of innovation, will create a winning combination for businesses seeking reliable and effective communication solutions.”

About Meteor Telecommunications

For over 50 years, Meteor Telecommunications has been a trusted provider of next-generation communication products and services to businesses in the Greater Toronto Area. The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that help businesses improve communication, collaboration, and productivity.

About Mitel

Mitel is a global leader in business communications solutions with a rich history of innovation and a proven track record of Global success. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of enterprise networking, cloud-based, and on-premise solutions that help businesses connect, collaborate, and get things done.

Contact:

Meteor Telecommunications Mitel Public Relations
Jeff Stevens, Director of Marketing Email: Pr@mitel.com
Email: JStevens@Meteortel.com

NEC departure from Premise-based phone systems.

On April 15th, NEC made an important announcement about the End-of-Life cycle of NEC’s premises-based PBX systems for our North American market. NEC will be moving forward with UNIVERGE BLUE UCaaS and CCaaS services. (Cloud Services.)

Meteor Telecommunications, Inc. wants to assure all NEC customers that there is no need to be concerned about the future service, support, and maintenance of your NEC premise-based voice products after NEC announced its departure from the premise-based phone system business as of March 30, 2025.

As one of Canada’s largest providers of NEC voice products and services, Meteor Telecommunications, Inc. is fully prepared for this event. With more NEC certifications, NEC-centric staff, and NEC inventory in Canada, we are committed to protecting your NEC investment for many years.

Meteor Telecommunications, Inc. has been in business for over 50+ years in Canada and has been an industry leader in VoIP for the past 20 years. When you are ready, we can move your phones to the cloud.

For systems currently in place support will continue to be provided by NEC through March 31, 2030, with new product sales ending Dec 31, 2024.

To learn more about how we can assist you in furthering the life cycle of your NEC voice platform, please call 905-595-4440 or email: info@meteortel.com

Meteor Telecommunications is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Mitel Corporation, a legendary Canadian force in the global telecommunications market. Mitel is an industry leader in premise based business systems and products. Click here to read the announcement.