Founded in 1993, tw telecom, earlier known as Time Warner Telecom, is a public company that provides managed networking solutions to businesses and organizations in more than 25 U.S. states. The company offers Internet access and local and long distance voice solutions. It serves wireless communication companies and incumbent local exchange carriers. The company also serves clients in the health care, finance, manufacturing and hospitality industries. It owns, operates and manages the SONET network. The company provides wholesale Ethernet and transport services to cable companies and content providers. It offers managed security and router services, as well ad local area network solutions. In addition, the company s switched and transport service provides directory information and listings.