Metro One Telecommunications
Metro One Telecommunications was a provider of directory assistance headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon with 35 call centers.

History
In 1989, the company was founded by Patrick M. Cox, Russell V. Davis and Kevin Anderson.

In 1996, the company became a public company via an initial public offering.

In 1999, the company reached an agreement to provide enhanced Directory Assistance services to Nextel Communications. In 2005, the contract was terminated by Sprint Corporation after its acquisition of Nextel.

In 2001, during the dot-com bubble, the company's market capitalization reached $1 billion.

In 2003, the company entered the consumer market with the launch of a 411  and concierge service called Infone. Infone was discontinued in December 2005.

In 2004, Duane Fromhart was named chief financial officer of the company.

In 2005, Kenneth Peterson acquired 8.8% of the company. In 2007, Peterson was named chairman of the company.

In March 2008, the company closed its call centers in Charlotte, North Carolina and Orlando.

The company liquidated its operating business in December 2008.