Globalive Named One Of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Nine Years In A Row

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Success Attributed To Hardworking, Empowered Workforce

TORONTO, ON – February 26, 2013 – For a ninth straight year, Globalive has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, strengthening its status as an esteemed Platinum Club Member. “This award truly reflects a hardworking, empowered organization which dedicates itself to providing exceptional telecommunication choices to Canadian consumers”, said Anthony Lacavera, Globalive’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Globalive Communications Corp, a leading provider of telecommunication solutions globally, has pushed the boundaries of innovation since 1998 in an effort to bring affordable, high-quality options to Canadians. Among its accomplishments, Globalive credits a focus on creating first-class customer experiences as the catalyst which transformed it from a lesser-known start-up to an industry favourite. Delivering value through consumer brand Yak Communications, and business brands Canopco, One Connect, Assemble Conferencing and Interclear, Globalive has created an envied portfolio, underscoring its mission to introduce superior products and services within existing communication segments.

With its recent sale of WIND Mobile and the launch of Globalive Capital slated for April 2013, Mr. Lacavera has opened the company to further growth opportunities, making strategic investments in companies possessing the vision and inventive nature often associated with Globalive’s success.

Established in 1993, and sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC Commercial Banking, National Post and Queen’s University School of Business, the Best Managed award is a national program recognizing Canadian companies that have implemented world-class business practices and created value in innovative ways. Applications are reviewed by an independent judging panel that evaluates how companies address various business challenges, including new technologies, globalization, brand management, leadership, leveraging/developing core competencies, designing information systems, and hiring the right

talent to facilitate growth.

About Globalive

Globalive Communications has grown rapidly to become a leading provider of telecommunications solutions in Canada and abroad. Globalive develops innovative applications and delivers tailored telecommunication services to over one million clients in consumer, enterprise and hospitality segments. Since its inception, Globalive has been recognized as a leading Canadian corporation, gaining numerous notable awards, including:

- Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for nine consecutive years

- Canada’s Fastest Growing Company in 2004

- Canadian Business’ Top 30 Best Workplaces in Canada

- Canadian Technology Fast 50: Canada’s 50 Hottest Startups

- Canada’s Fastest Growing Wireless Carrier (WIND Mobile)

- Chairman, Anthony Lacavera has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40

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