Telesphere is a nationwide business phone and Internet services provider that delivers hosted VoIP telephone services and Internet access to businesses throughout the United States.

History

Telesphere was founded in 2000 and is backed and operated by investors who were affiliated with Cellular One/AT&T Wireless, Nextel, Nextlink, XO Communications and Clearwire, drawing talent from telecom industry veterans with successful track records.

In September 2009, Telesphere acquired the VoIP services business of Denver based IP services provider Unity Business Networks.

From mid 2008 through mid 2010, Telesphere raised more capital than any other venture backed privately held company in Arizona, totaling more than $35 million dollars during that period. Funding has featured several premier telecommunications investors including: Rally Capital, Hawkeye Investments and the Greenspun Corporation.

Current Customers and Sponsors

Telesphere currently supports customers across 40 US states.

Telesphere proudly sponsors and supports; Building Owners & Managers Association of Phoenix, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada, and Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum.

Cloud Communications Alliance

Telesphere is one of eight hosted IP voice and data communications companies that make up The Cloud Communications Alliance (CCA).

Cloud Communications Alliance

The Cloud Communications Alliance comprises eight hosted IP voice and data communications companies. Launched in April 2010 and creating some stir in the industry, the CCA’s mission is to promote awareness of the new standard called cloud communications and drive its development through the...

Clark Peterson, CEO of Telesphere, is the first and current chairman of the CCA.