Iristel is a Canadian provider of telecommunication services that is a competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC).[1] The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Markham, Ontario. It provides a range of communication services, including Voice-over-IP (VoIP), wireless solutions, and toll-free services. The company's network spans Canada and serves customers in over 70 countries.
Iristel has deployed multiple redundant switching facilities and points of presence (PoPs) nationally.
History
Iristel was established in 1999 by Samer Bishay.[2], initially focusing on VoIP services. The company was granted a carrier license by the Canadian Radio-Television Commission in 2004, allowing it to provide local phone services. Over the years, the company expanded its offerings and network infrastructure, becoming one of Canada's larger independent telecommunications providers.[1]
Iristel’s company site lists offices in the Canadian cities of Markham Ontario, Montreal Quebec, Matane Québec and Gaspe, as well as offices in USA, Romania, Moldova, Kenya, and Norway.