Media centre
2 October 2007
Mistral Internet rebrands as Kingston Communications
Mistral Internet, the Brighton-based Internet Service Provider which was acquired by KCOM Group PLC earlier this year, is to be rebranded as Kingston Communications which is part of the KCOM Group.
KCOM Group acquired Mistral in order to deepen the Group’s expertise in the managed services sector of the broadband internet services market.
Andrew Tapley, Managing Director of Kingston Communications, explained, “Kingston Communications is widely recognised as a top level network and internet services provider, so this brand provides many synergies with the high bandwidth connectivity and leading edge hosting services that Mistral delivers to businesses across the UK.
“We think it is a natural progression to phase out the Mistral Internet brand and replace it with Kingston Communications.”
Kingston began the rebranding process on 1 October. As part of this change, the Mistral Internet Group Ltd business and its assets will transfer intra-group to KCOM Group PLC. Mistral’s customers’ terms and conditions are unaffected by this change and they do not need to take any action. All Mistral contact details, administration portals and banking details will continue to operate.
For more information please click on the below link or call Richard Griffiths at KCOM on 01924 882891.
http://www.mistral.net/announcements.asp?strAreaNo=2003_1&intElement=2316
About Kingston Communications
Kingston Communications (HULL) PLC provides a range of Information and Communications technology (ICT) and telecommunication services to businesses, and internet and telecommunications services to selected consumer markets, within the UK.
The Group’s portfolio of ICT businesses works with both leading private enterprise customers and public sector organisations. Through its Affiniti, Smart421 and JAM IP brands, the Group delivers solutions covering unified communications, contact centre solutions, data management, applications integration and managed services.
The Kingston Group also includes a regionally-focused business, Kingston Communications, which supports small to medium-sized businesses. Through its KC, Eclipse and Mistral brands, the business offers a wide range of internet-based and telecommunications services. The regional business also provides telephony and internet services to targeted consumers through its KC, Eclipse and Karoo brands.
The Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange and employs over 2,700 people across the UK.
For further information please contact:
Richard Griffiths
Kingston Communications
01924 882891
E: richard.griffiths@kcom.com