Company Overview 

In 1988, Kenny Troutt transformed his business vision into reality when he founded Excel Communications, Inc. A year later, Kenny was joined by Steve Smith, who introduced the company's multi-level marketing business model. 

In 1997, Excel acquired a sizable fibre-optic network with the purchase of TelCo Communications Group. In November 1998, Excel merged with Montréal-based Teleglobe Inc., which owns and operates one of the world's major overseas telecommunications networks and has relationships with telecommunications carriers in more than 240 countries. The merger created a global telecommunications company called Excel. 

Soon after the merger with Teleglobe, Excel started on the road to global expansion. The company's first foray outside the U.S. was into Canada, and in March 1999 Excel Telecommunication Canada Inc. ( "Excel Canada") began operations. Today, Excel Canada relies on its ever-growing family of Independent Representatives and its robust and reliable telecommunications network to provide a wide variety of communications services to Canadians from coast to coast. 

BCE's acquisition of Excel's parent Teleglobe in November 2000 helped strengthen the company and extend its overall reach, paving the way for Excel's international's expansion. Excel has in fact entered the U.K. market on November 17, 2000. 

The premise fueling Excel's success is the power of personal relationships. Excel's formula combines a strong line of telecommunications products and services with the multi-level marketing business model. The result is a remarkable business opportunity for anyone with the entrepreneurial drive and commitment to make money and help others do the same. 

Excel's formula combines a strong line of telecommunications products and services with the multi-level marketing business model. The result is a remarkable business opportunity for anyone with the entrepreneurial drive and commitment to make money and help others do the same. 

Company History 

  • On November 17, 2000, Excel enters United Kingdom market.
  • On November 1, 2000, Teleglobe Inc. is acquired by BCE Inc.
  • On March 1, 1999, Excel begins international expansion with the launch of Excel Canada.
  • In November 1998, Excel Communications, Inc. completes merger with Teleglobe Inc., making Excel
  • Communications, Inc. the fourth-largest telecom carrier in North America.
  • In 1997, Excel's revenues top more than U.S. $1.4 billion.
  • In 1997, Excel acquires TelCo Communications Group of Virginia.
  • In 1996, Excel achieves U.S. $1 billion in revenues.
  • On May 10, 1996, Excel becomes a public corporation, trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
  • In 1995, Excel earns more than U.S. $500 million in revenues.
  • In 1993, Excel earns more than U.S. $30 million in revenues.
  • In 1989, Excel begins using multi-level marketing to gain market share in residential long-distance.
  • In 1988, President and C.E.O. Kenny A. Troutt founds Excel Communications, Inc. in Dallas, Texas