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Packet8 current promotions

Here are the current promotions that are available by using the coupon code "telebay-cheaperld"

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* $100 Mail-In Rebate for Video Phones -- that's $99.99 -- Packet8's lowest price ever! (Offer good through October 31st, 2006)*

The Uniden Whole House Phone System is now free, with a $30 Instant Rebate and $50 Mail-In Rebate! (Offer good through December 31st, 2006)*

Freedom Unlimited customers get their first month and equipment for FREE! (Offer good through December 31st, 2006)*

Virtual Office customers can now get $19.99 off the first month for each extension they order! (Offer good through December 31st, 2006)

Toll-free VoIP service for the small business

UNLIMITED BUSINESS VOIP TOLL-FREE SERVICE

DESIGNED FOR THE SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESS

CALL US FOR A QUICK QUOTE (IT WILL ONLY TAKE 5-10 MINUTES)
(Quotes start from only $505/month)


CALL TOLL-FREE (877) 791 1214 and ask for Chris

The Business VoIP quote you receive will include:

- A Full T1 (1.5M x 1.5M) of Data and Internet Access including the local loop with dynamic allocation of the bandwidth. (Additional bandwidth available if needed)
- A minimum of 5 phone lines (fax lines included).
- Unlimited Local and Long Distance calling.
- Unlimited Inbound Toll-Free Traffic and 1 Toll-Free number.
- A variety of included enhanced telephone features including: Voicemail, CallerID, Hunting, 3 way calling, etc. (call for a complete list).
- Free installation and VoIP equipment. Will work with your existing phone system.
- 90-day satisfaction guarantee.
- IP Service Level Agreement - 100% Network Guarantee, 65ms Latency Guarantee.
- IP address based on network needs.
- 24/7 monitoring by our NOCC
- Customer Tool Kit: Manage E-mail on-line/Traffic Analysis.
- All Federal Taxes
- 10 Domain Email Boxes, 100 MB Web Space, 1GB website traffic, Domain Name Service

Available Business VoIP markets:
Akron, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Delaware, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Maryland, Memphis, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Jersey (Northern), New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Roseville, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, and Washington D.C.

If you do not fall within this area, call me and I can check to see if this product is available in your area as there are other pockets of the country that will qualify as well.

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ViaTalk VoIP offers Unlimited VoIP calling for only $15.95/month.

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FCC ANNOUNCES JOINT FEDERAL/STATE VOIP E911 ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE

FCC ANNOUNCES JOINT FEDERAL/STATE
VOIP ENHANCED 911 ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE

Austin, TX: FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin today announced the creation of an FCC-NARUC Task Force on VoIP Enhanced 911 (E911) enforcement. Staff from both the FCC and State Public Utility Commissions will serve as members, working closely with representatives from the public safety community, including the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA).

The Task Force was created to facilitate the timely and effective enforcement of the Commission’s VoIP E911 rules. Working together, the federal and state Task Force members will look at developing educational materials to ensure that consumers understand their rights and the requirements of the FCC’s VoIP E911 Order and rules and how best to expedite compliance and facilitate enforcement, where necessary. The Task Force will also compile data and share best practices.

“One of the FCC’s core missions is to promote public safety. Our VoIP E911 rules are critical to achieving that goal,” said Chairman Martin in announcing formation of the Task Force. “I look forward to working with my colleagues in the states to advance our common goal that all Americans, no matter their provider, have access to life-saving emergency 911 services.”

FCC and NARUC Task Force members will be named shortly.

Adopted on May 19, 2005, the Commission’s VoIP E911 rules require interconnected VoIP providers to:

n Deliver all 911 calls to the customer’s local emergency operator;
n Give emergency operators the call back number and location information of their customers where the emergency operator is capable of receiving it; and
n Inform their customers of their E911 capabilities and limitations of their service.

-FCC-

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Packet8 E911 'Real' Emergency Phone Service Now Available in Over 2,000 U.S. Rate Centers

Packet8 E911 'Real' Emergency Phone Service Now Available in Over 2,000 U.S. Rate Centers



SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGHT) the Packet8 voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, announced that the Enhanced 911 (E911) service it offers Packet8 subscribers, which mirrors that of legacy landline phone service providers, is now available in 2,024 rate centers covering 43 U.S. states.
Launched nearly one year ago with support from NENA, the National Emergency Number Association, 8x8's E911 service, the VoIP industry's most established and extensive offering available today, automatically routes calls and computer-based "screen pops" of caller information to emergency personnel at local Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). Unlike "911" services marketed by some other VoIP providers, whereby a call to 911 is intercepted by the VoIP provider and forwarded to a regular, non-emergency telephone number, Packet8's E911 call is routed as 911 emergency traffic and is accompanied by caller information. Packet8's E911 services enable emergency personnel to ensure that callers receive the exact same response that they receive from 911 services provided by landline incumbent telephone carriers. The Packet8 E911 implementation routes a subscriber's call directly to a 911 operator and eliminates unnecessary dialog about callers' whereabouts, which is vital in cases where a caller may not be able to verbally communicate due to an emergency condition.
The "911" calling feature marketed today by some broadband phone service providers has come under scrutiny due to a series of lawsuits and allegations imposed upon one major VoIP service provider resulting from emergency calls that were not connected and/or unanswered because of improper routing.
"The recent tragedies stemming from the marketing of ineffective '911' services could certainly have been avoided if the broadband phone service being offered had implemented the state-of-the-art E911 capabilities used on the Packet8 network," said 8x8 CEO Bryan Martin. "It is important for consumers to know that VoIP is not a commodity and that different VoIP service providers provide significantly different features and services. By choosing Packet8 with E911 as their VoIP service, they can obtain the same reliable 911 emergency calling support that they have been accustomed to receiving from their traditional phone company." Mr. Martin continued, "We strongly encourage VoIP service providers who are still mimicking '911' services as a call forwarding mechanism to drop the '911' labeling or instead provision their phone numbers through Packet8, as we believe their current practices are a disservice to consumers and to the entire VoIP industry."
911 services provided by other residential VoIP services have either not supported emergency services or have only utilized simple techniques to route 911 calls to non-emergency, 10-digit telephone numbers. These "10-digit dialing" techniques typically result in 911 calls being connected to a variety of locations including non-emergency or administrative lines of PSAPs, the "crime-not-in-progress" number of a police station, or, in some instances, invalid numbers. Packet8's E911 service, which is deployed using VoIP building blocks provided by Level 3 Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: LVLT), eliminates these issues, and delivers on the principles outlined in 8x8's agreements with NENA (available at http://www.nena.org/VoIP_IP/NENAVONVOIP%20press%20release%20FINAL%20112603.pdf ).
Detailed information about Packet8's E911 service is available at http://www.packet8.net/about/e911.asp . Packet8 offers E911 service as an option on all of its service plans including its residential voice, videophone and small business services. There is an additional $1.50 per month service charge to subscribers who elect to subscribe to this optional feature.
About 8x8, Inc.
VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) service provider 8x8, Inc. offers internet-based telephony solutions (http://www.packet8.net/) for individual residential and business users as well as small to medium sized business organizations. In addition to regular Packet8 VoIP service plans, priced as low as $19.95 per month for unlimited anytime calling to the U.S. and Canada, 8x8 now offers the $99 Packet8 DV326 VideoPhone, the industry's first stand alone broadband consumer videophone with worldwide video calling for $19.95 per month. Packet8 Virtual Office, 8x8's VoIP solution for small to medium sized businesses, is a hosted PBX service comprised of powerful business class features. For additional company information, visit 8x8's web site at http://www.8x8.com/.
NOTE: 8x8, the 8x8 logo, Packet8, the Packet8 logo and Packet8 Virtual Office are trademarks of 8x8, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE 8x8, Inc.
05/12/2005 07:20 ET


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A LIST OF PACKET8 VIDEOPHONE APPLICATIONS

From homes to offices to hospitals to warehouses, wherever there's a high speed Internet connection, Packet8 VideoPhone delivers face-to-face communications with loved ones or business associates worldwide.


Use Packet8 VideoPhones for:
* Visual Visits with Family and Friends
o holidays
o birthdays
o special events
o new arrivals
o separated and divorced families
o just to see how things are going

* Business Meetings
o put a face with a voice and enhance communication and relationships
o impress clients and build customer loyalty
o make conference calls without having to schedule a big room
o telecommute and join staff meetings without leaving home
o make presentations with pre-recorded material


* Distance Learning
o get education, instruction or information without traveling
o give presentations to remote sites

* Telehealth
o immediate care for home-bound patients
o counseling for remote clients
o visit patients in distant, long-term care or isolation healthcare facilities

* Senior Visual Checks
o to cheer
o to re-assure
o to confirm

* Visual Confirmation & Surveillance
With auto-answer feature:
o check out distant locations and concerns
o ensure safety with child care/baby sitter
o verify the security of a warehouse, office or second home

* Deaf and Disabled Support Services

o "dial-a-sign-language-interpreter" also known as video relay service
o visit with someone who is immobile or infirmed
o provide an instant pair of eyes for someone whose vision is impaired




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Packet8 Lowers Monthly Cost of Video Broadband Phone Services

Packet8 lowers the fee for Packet8's Video Broadband Phone Service from $29.95/month to $19.95 per month. For more info, goto : http://telebay.packet8.net/about/video.asp?Affiliate=telebay-cheaperld

VONAGE OFFERS SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE HOME

McLean, VA, April 19, 2005 (TheDigest.Com) - Alarm.com, a leading provider of wireless, Web-enabled security system technology, today announced a marketing alliance with Vonage Holdings Corporation, North America's leading broadband telephony company, to address the growing need for Voice-over-IP (VoIP)-compatible security systems for residential and commercial VoIP customers.
Through its participating Security Dealers, Alarm.com will offer Vonage customers a reliable, phone-line-independent security system that transmits alarm signals from a customer's home or business wirelessly to a central monitoring station, which can then contact local authorities in the event of an emergency.
Monitored security systems which require traditional phone service have prevented some VoIP customers from canceling their traditional phone service and recognizing the full economic benefits of VoIP telephone service. Alarm.com's long range wireless solution provides VoIP customers reliable security event signaling that is not dependent on their phone line.
Under the terms of the program, participating Alarm.com Dealers will also be able to offer their customers the best in broadband phone service from Vonage. The savings generated by switching primary phone service to Vonage often cover the cost of security monitoring, which makes the Alarm.com/Vonage "TomorrowTech"TM package an attractive option for many customers who are currently using landline-based security systems.
"We are pleased to partner with Vonage, the leading provider of VoIP service, to offer its customers a VoIP-compatible security system solution," said Steve Trundle, Alarm.com CEO. "Alarm.com's capabilities allow customers to use the Web to monitor and control their homes and businesses remotely and are a great fit with Vonage customers' Internet lifestyles and their broadband phone service."
Alarm.com-enabled systems provide home and business owners many other advantages that go beyond line-cut-proof wireless alarm signaling. Customers are able to arm and disarm their systems remotely through the Web, get email and text message notifications any time a door, cabinet, or window is opened, monitor activity in a second home or office when they are not there, and set up and manage their emergency contact lists online.
"We are excited to be working with Alarm.com to offer our customers an alternative to traditional landline based security systems," said Ian Wismann, director of marketing for Vonage Holdings Corporation. "Vonage customers embrace the latest technologies that offer them great service at a competitive price, such as Alarm.com."
Current and prospective customers interested in the Alarm.com/Vonage "TomorrowTech"TM package can view details of the offering including pricing, network coverage and availability at http://www.alarm.com/Vonage.
About Alarm.comTM
Alarm.comTM Incorporated provides Web-enabled, 100% wireless security and activity monitoring technology to residential and commercial customers throughout the United States and Canada. Alarm.com-enabled security systems are offered through a national network of over 200 licensed Security Dealers. Alarm.com systems are used to monitor and protect houses, apartments, offices, stores, retail chains, model homes, data centers, trailers and more. Alarm.com technology is compatible with GE Security equipment.
About Vonage®
The fastest growing telephony company in North America, Vonage is redefining communications by offering consumers and small businesses an affordable alternative to traditional telephone service. Vonage has pioneered the broadband phone industry setting the standard for pricing, features, call quality and reliability for the entire VoIP category. With more than 550,000 lines in service, Vonage continues to add more than 15,000 lines per week to its network. Over 25 million calls per week are made using Vonage, the easy-to-use, feature-rich, flat rate phone service. Vonage's award winning service is sold on the web and through national retailers like SAM's Club, RadioShack, Best Buy, Circuit City, Staples, Fry's Electronics, Office Depot and CompUSA. Vonage Holdings Corporation is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. For more information about Vonage's products and services, please visit www.vonage.com or call 1-VONAGE-HELP. Vonage® is a trademark of Vonage Holdings Corp.
Source: Vonage

Packet8 VoIP offers a Packet8 coupon code to save $15 off of the activation fee

Packet8 announced a coupon code of "telebay-cheaperld" will be good for $14.95 off of the activation fee during sign up... please see the http://www.voipchoices.com/packet8-coupon.html website for more details

AOL brings Net phone service to 40 cities

Aol is rolling out their Residential VoIP plan. The unlimited calling plan is $29.99 which is $10 more per month than Packet8, VoIP.net, and Lingo VoIP and $5 more than Vonage. You can compare the above VoIP providers by going to http://www.VoIPChoices.com


America Online said on Thursday it was launching its Internet phone service in more than 40 cities, offering prices as low as $13.99 per month as part of an aggressive rollout campaign.
The service by the world's largest Internet access company will be similar to that of Vonage and several other companies, which use a customer's high-speed Internet link to send and receive telephone calls.
AOL said it would offer three pricing plans for its AOL Internet Phone Service to current AOL subscribers, from $13.99 for a local calling plan up to $29.99 for unlimited North American calling and low international rates. The prices increase by $5 after three months.

For new subscribers, AOL is offering its Internet services and phone service for $29.99 for the first six months and $39.99 thereafter. AOL's standalone service for broadband Internet users costs $14.99 per month.
Vonage, the largest voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service with more than 500,000 subscribers, offers unlimited calling for $25. Some smaller providers offer unlimited calls for less than $20 per month.
AOL is a unit of Time Warner.

Packet8 Rated as Best VoIP Service Over Vonage & AT&T

Packet8 VoIP service (which can be compared with other VoIP providers at http://www.VoIPChoices.com) is now offering a $20 coupon code "telebay-cheaperld" on all new customer signups that originate through the http://www.VoIPChoices.com website. In addition to the $20 coupon code "telebay-cheaperld", Packet8 VoIP is offering an absolute guarantee of happiness for 14 days. Packet8 VoIP has absolutely the lowest start up cost of any of the Top VoIP providers. Compare for yourself at http://www.VoIPChoices.com to see how Packet8 VoIP measures up to the competition.


SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGHT) the Packet8 broadband voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, announced that Packet 8 has been rated "best VoIP provider" over Vonage, AT&T CallVantage, Verizon VoiceWing, and iConnectHere in a study recently published by TomsNetworking (www.tomsnetworking.com), the Internet's premier destination for SOHO / SMB networking news, reviews and technology analysis.

According to the report, "Making the Jump to VoIP" (http://www.tomsnetworking.com/Sections-article109-page9.php ), prepared by industry journalist Russell Shaw, Packet 8 service emerged as "the best of the bunch tested" with special marks for geographic service availability -- "covered the U.S. like a blanket," new subscriber activation -- "sign-up screens were intuitively laid out and quick to load," and flexibility -- "Packet 8's shining virtue is its superior configurability for home and office networks."

"As consumer awareness of broadband telephony grows, third party assessments of VoIP services become increasingly important to the education and buying process," said 8x8 Chairman & CEO Bryan Martin. "We are pleased that Packet8 was acknowledged so favorably on a number of service characteristics."
In addition to reviews of five VoIP service providers, "Making the Jump to VoIP" features a primer on VoIP technology along with advice to those contemplating a switch to broadband phone service.

About 8x8, Inc.
VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) service provider 8x8, Inc. offers Internet-based telephony solutions (www.packet8.net) for individual residential and business users as well as small to medium sized business organizations. In addition to regular Packet8 VoIP service plans, priced as low as $19.95 per month for unlimited anytime calling to the U.S. and Canada, 8x8 now offers the Packet8 DV 326 VideoPhone, the industry's first stand alone broadband consumer videophone. Packet8 Virtual Office, 8x8's VoIP system for small to medium sized businesses, is a hosted PBX solution comprised of powerful business class features. For additional company information, visit 8x8's web site at www.8x8.com.
NOTE: 8x8, the 8x8 logo, Packet8, the Packet8 logo and Packet8 Virtual Office are trademarks of 8x8, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE 8x8, Inc.
03/31/2005 08:20 ET

Vonage VoIP and Marco Andretti Race on in 2005!

Vonage is racing for the checkered flag again this year with Marco Andretti in the 2005 Star Mazda Championships. The first race for Marco and the #11 Vonage entry was March 18th at Sebring Raceway in Sebring, Florida. The 2005 Star Mazda Championship consists of 12 races, 10 of which are in the United States and two in Canada. The series features fields of 40-plus open-wheel cars and is one of the premier driver development series in North America. We sponsored Marco in 2004 as well, where the Vonage team won the 2004 Skip Barber National Championship.So be sure to catch Marco and the Vonage car turning and burning all racing season. Check out a larger picture of the car now.

New VoIP articles on VoIPChoices.com

There is some new content and articles at http://www.articles.voipchoices.com . Please be sure to check them out as they are very informative. I will post some snippets of the articles here on the blog as well.

VoIP.net Enhanced Features

VoIP.net offers some great VoIP features that many VoIP provider do not. You can compare VoIP.net side-by-side with the other top VoIP providers at http://www.VoIPChoices.com

VoIP.net enhanced features are included in the $19.95 monthly fee. For more information goto: http://www.VoIPChoices.com

VoIP.net Features

FREE Calls to Canada

Low International Rates

International Call Block

Caller ID

Call Waiting

Call Return

Caller ID Block

Call Forwarding

Call Transfer

Speed Dialing

Stutter Dial Tone

Repeat Dialing

Voice Mail

Do not Disturb

Find me, Follow me

Choose Area Code

Friends & Family

Family Address Book

Conference Calling

Local & Long Distance

Customizable Contacts Lists

Online Account Management

Faxes to Email

Call Logs

Disable Call Waiting

Keep your existingPhone Number

Low International Rates

Free Equipment

VoIP.net offers 2 phone numbers for the Price of one

VoIP.net VoIP service offers two telephone numbers for the price of one.

VoIP.net - is the only VoIP provider that we have found that offers a free “Friends and Family” (aka Virtual) number for all of their residential plans which start at only $12.95 per month and it includes 500 Free minutes for calls throughout the U.S. and Canada.(additional minutes are charged at only 2.9/c per min.). VoIP.net also has an Residential Unlimited Plan that costs only $19.95 for unlimited calls to anyone in the U.S. or Canada (cell phone or land line). Standard features include: Voicemail, CallerID, *69, Call Forwarding, Call Transfer, Call Waiting, 3 Way Calling, Find Me/Follow Me etc. The one feature that makes VoIP.net very attractive is they offer a Free fax to email service as a standard feature on all plans thus eliminating the need for a 2nd fax line. Click here for more information or to sign up for VoIP.net.

Click Here for a more detailed explanation of the “Friends and Family” number.

Packet8 VoIP offers a Packet8 coupon code to save $20 off of the activation fee

Packet8 VoIP service (which can be compared with other VoIP providers at http://www.VoIPChoices.com) is now offering a $20 coupon code "telebay-cheaperld" on all new customer signups that originate through the http://www.VoIPChoices.com website. In addition to the $20 coupon code "telebay-cheaperld", Packet8 VoIP is offering an absolute guarantee of happiness for 14 days.
Packet8 VoIP has absolutely the lowest start up cost of any of the Top VoIP providers. Compare for yourself at http://www.VoIPChoices.com to see how Packet8 VoIP measures up to the competition.

New Packet8 Broadband VoIP Adapter offers Two line access

Packet8 is compared side-by-side with other top VoIP providers at http://www.VoIPChoices.com


New Packet8 Broadband VoIP Adapter Offers Two Line Access

Monday March 7, 8:30 am ET
SAN JOSE, Calif., Spring 2005 VON, March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGHT - News), the Packet8 broadband voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, announced the introduction of a new dual port broadband phone adapter, the Packet8 BPA-410.

The Packet8 BPA-410 is equipped with two switched Ethernet ports and two RJ-11 phone service ports, enabling a customer to activate multiple Packet8 service plans without any additional hardware. Each phone jack operates independently, with separate Packet8 phone numbers and service. The second Ethernet port can be used to connect to a PC or other networked device, eliminating the need for an extra Ethernet switch hub.
"Many of our customers have been asking for a low-cost device with two phone lines," said Huw Rees, 8x8 Vice President of Marketing & Sales. "The BPA-410 enables customers to install multiple lines of Packet8 VoIP service with one device. The switched Ethernet port also reduces the wiring issues associated with simultaneous VoIP service and high-speed internet access."
The Packet8 BPA-410 carries a suggested retail price of $69.95 with a monthly service fee of $19.95 per line for unlimited calls to the U.S. and Canada. Activation fees are $29.95 for the first line and $9.95 for the second line.

Still the only residential VoIP service providing true E911 functionality, Packet8 offers unlimited local and long distance calling to the U.S. and Canada for $19.95 per month along with videophone service priced at $29.95 per month. Features currently available to Packet8 subscribers include:

-- 3-way Conferencing
-- Area Code Selection
-- Call Forwarding
-- Call Waiting
-- Call Waiting ID
-- Caller ID
-- Caller ID Blocking
-- Directory Assistance
-- Enhanced 911
-- Local Number Porting (LNP)
-- Online Management & Billing
-- Personalized Voicemail
-- Phone Based Management
-- Toll Free Services
-- Unlimited In-Network Calling
-- Virtual Phone Numbers
-- *69 Call return
-- *70 Call Waiting Disable
-- *77/*87 Anonymous Call Blocking
-- *78/*79 Do Not Disturb

8x8 offers a thirty (30) day trial period to new subscribers for their first Packet8 account. If dissatisfied, subscribers are entitled to a full refund of the equipment cost, activation fee and monthly service fee.

About 8x8, Inc.
VoIP (voice over internet protocol) service provider 8x8, Inc. offers internet-based telephony solutions (www.packet8.net) for individual residential and business users as well as small to medium sized business organizations. In addition to regular Packet8 VoIP service plans, priced as low as $19.95 per month for unlimited anytime calling to the U.S. and Canada, 8x8 now offers the Packet8 DV 326 VideoPhone, the industry's first stand alone broadband consumer videophone. Packet8 Virtual Office, 8x8's VoIP system for small to medium sized businesses, is a hosted PBX solution comprised of powerful business class features. For additional company information, visit 8x8's web site at www.8x8.com.

NOTE: 8x8, the 8x8 logo, Packet8, the Packet8 logo and Packet8 Virtual Office are trademarks of 8x8, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Source: 8x8, Inc.

Lingo VoIP consumer product review

Lingo offers a great value to VoIP consumers who call frequently within the United States, Canada, or Western Europe. Lingo offers a home plan for $19.95 a month for unlimited long distance minutes to anywhere in the USA, Canada, and 17 countries in Western Europe. They offer an Unlimited Asia Plan that allows unlimited calling to many countries in Asia for $34.95, and an Unlimited International Plan that offers unlimited calling to many countries in North America, Asia, Europe, and Latin America for only $79.95. There are 26 calling features which are standard. Included are: Voicemail, CallerID, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, 3 Way Calling, etc.

Lingo’s VoIP service offers Virtual phone numbers in 15 countries and they are adding new countries all the time. The one feature that makes Lingo’s plan appealing to many is that Lingo provides two phone numbers per account (for a small fee). The first phone number is in the area code of your choice, and the second number called a Universal Phone Number. This means that with Lingo you can have a local number for people in your area, and another number for friends, family or business associates in another part of the state, a different state or even a different country.Click Here for a more detailed explanation of the “Universal Phone Number”.

Lingo is currently offering the first month of service for FREE. Click here to signup

VoIP.net review- It is a tremendous value to consumers

VoIP.net - is the only VoIP provider that offers a free “Friends and Family” number for all of their residential plans which start at only $12.95 per month and it includes 500 Free minutes for calls throughout the U.S. and Canada (additional minutes are charged at only 2.9 cents per min.). This can save yourself some money as well as anyone who calls you a lot, i.e. your parents, kids at college, friends/relatives that live in another part of the country. VoIP.net also has an Residential Unlimited Plan that costs $19.95 for calls to anyone in the U.S. or Canada. Standard features include: Voicemail, CallerID, Call Forwarding, Call Transfer, Call Waiting, 3 Way Calling, etc. The one feature is they offer a Free fax to email service as a standard feature on all plans. All in all, it is my opinion that VoIP.net offers a tremendous value.

Click here for more information or to sign up for VoIP.net.Click Here for a detailed explanation of the “Friends and Family” number.

8x8 Enhances Functionality of Packet8 Virtual Office With New Business Class Calling Features

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8x8 Enhances Functionality of Packet8 Virtual Office With New Business Class Calling Features:

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGHT) the Packet8 broadband voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, announced it has added three new optional calling features to the Packet8 Virtual Office VoIP-hosted PBX service -- Virtual Extensions, Metered Extensions and Toll Free Local Number Portability (LNP).

With the Virtual Extension feature, businesses can customize any number of specific extensions to function as information-only mailboxes for items such as driving directions, special promotional offers and other customer service announcements. While Virtual Extensions are not associated with a physical Virtual Office telephone, they can be forwarded to remote numbers anywhere in the world for 3.9 cents per minute in the U.S. and Canada plus applicable international rates when calling overseas. Virtual Extensions can be reached from the auto attendant, through direct inward dial (DID), and an extension call, and may be added to Virtual Office plans for $9.95 per extension per month plus a one-time activation fee of $19.95. Toll free numbers and virtual phone numbers can also be assigned to virtual extensions.

Metered Extensions enable larger companies to take advantage of Packet8's powerful Virtual Office solution by scaling down monthly phone charges for low call volume users without sacrificing PBX functionality. Employees using Metered Extensions receive 250 minutes of calling to the US and Canada a month along with voicemail, a DID number, extension, auto attendant routing, switchboard viewing and inbound calls. Metered Extensions are priced at $19.95 per month plus 3.9 cents after the first 250 minutes, plus applicable international per minute and FET charges. A one time activation fee of $39.95 per extension applies.

Finally, businesses can now port existing toll free numbers over to their Virtual Office service for free and continue offering clients the ability to contact them at no charge regardless of their location inside the United States or the company's location worldwide. Packet8's Toll Free Service Plan includes 100 minutes of inbound toll-free calls for $4.95 then an industry low of 3.9 cents a minute thereafter. A one time $9.95 activation fee per Packet8 toll free number applies.

"8x8 is committed to making Virtual Office the most functional, flexible and cost-effective small business VoIP solution available," said 8x8 Director of Marketing Dave Immethun. "We are prepared to not only respond quickly to customer requests for new features, but to stay ahead of the curve by inventing functions and applications that promote business efficiency and growth."

About 8x8, Inc. VoIP (voice over internet protocol) service provider 8x8, Inc. offers internet-based telephony solutions (www.packet8.net) for individual residential and business users as well as small to medium sized business organizations. In addition to regular Packet8 VoIP service plans, priced as low as $19.95 per month for unlimited anytime calling to the U.S. and Canada, 8x8 now offers the Packet8 DV 326 VideoPhone, the industry's first stand alone broadband consumer videophone. Packet8 Virtual Office, 8x8's VoIP hosted PBX service for small to medium sized businesses, is a hosted PBX solution comprised of powerful business class features. For additional company information, visit 8x8's web site at www.8x8.com.

NOTE: 8x8, the 8x8 logo, Packet8, the Packet8 logo and Packet8 Virtual Office are trademarks of 8x8, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.SOURCE 8x8, Inc.

Broadvox VoIP discount at VoIPChoices.com

Broadvox Direct VoIP and VoIPChoices.com have teamed up to offer a Broadvox VoIP Discount for all customers that sign up for service the the http://www.VoIPChoices.com authorized sales partner program. You will get the Unlimited calling to the U.S. and Canada for the unbelievably low rate of $19.95 per month compared to the Broadvoxdirect.com website where the same exact service cost $29.95 per month. The price of $19.95 is NOT limited to three months like some other VoIP carriers but this is the standard ongoing price for customers that sign up for Broadvox VoIP through http://www.VoIPChoices.com webpage.
For more information, please goto: http://www.VoIPChoices.com

Packet8 is featured at http://www.VoIPChoices.com where you can compare VoIP providers side-by-side.

8x8 and Uniden Launch Innovative VoIP Home Telephone Solution

SAN JOSE, Calif., SPRING 2005 VON, March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGHT), the Packet8 broadband voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, and Uniden America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wireless consumer electronics, today introduced a fully integrated, service-ready whole house VoIP phone system at the Spring 2005 VON Conference and Expo, March 7-10, at the San Jose Convention Center in booth #628.

The Packet8-enabled UIP1868 is a 5.8GHz digital expandable corded/cordless phone with built-in VoIP technology. The UIP1868 is expandable with up to ten handsets, deploying VoIP capability to each handset using a single broadband Internet connection. Incorporating Centillium Communications' Voice Services Platform (VSP) and 8x8's Internet telephony software, the UIP1868 offers plug-and-play access to Packet8's feature-rich broadband telephone service. "With Uniden's expertise in the consumer electronics industry and 8x8's strength in voice and video communications technology, we are offering one of the most advanced telecommunications packages for future VoIP subscribers," said 8x8 President Barry Andrews. "Consumers making the transition to VoIP phone service can feel confident that with the Uniden/Packet8 option, they will receive one of the industry's most reliable and sophisticated Internet telephone solutions." Uniden's UIP1868 supports one telephone and one fax line and is compatible with Uniden's TCX800, TCX400, TCX440, CLX500 and ELT560 flip-design phone accessory cordless handsets. The unit also offers features such as call waiting, caller ID, handset speakerphone, four-way conferencing, DirectLink(TM) two-way radio capability and a do not disturb setting.

The Packet8 residential broadband phone service, introduced in November 2002, offers unlimited local and long distance calling to the U.S. and Canada for $19.95 per month and includes calling features such as voicemail, local number portability (LNP), unlimited in-network calling, directory assistance ($.75 per call), call forwarding and call blocking. For a monthly charge, Packet8 subscribers can add toll free and virtual numbers as well as E911 support. Packet8 remains the only VoIP residential telephone service to offer true, replacement E911 service which automatically routes calls and computer-based "screen pops" of caller information to emergency personnel at local Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). "Uniden is proud to partner with 8x8 to deliver a complete, cost-effective VoIP solution to consumers," said Brett Morrison, national sales manager in charge of IP products and business communications at Uniden America. "The high-quality broadband phone service offered by 8x8 in conjunction with Uniden's reliable hardware product truly provides a complete top of the line VoIP system for every consumer." The Uniden UIP1868 incorporates Centillium Communications' (VSP), an integrated turnkey platform with exceptional performance, Quality-of-Service (QoS) and security features for the development and deployment of carrier-grade VoIP products. Uniden and Centillium formed a strategic relationship in 2004 to facilitate the development and retail delivery of consumer and small-office/home-office (SOHO) VoIP products.

About 8x8, Inc. VoIP (voice over internet protocol) service provider 8x8, Inc. offers internet-based telephony solutions (www.packet8.net) for individual residential and business users as well as small to medium sized business organizations. In addition to regular Packet8 VoIP service plans, priced as low as $19.95 per month for unlimited anytime calling to the U.S. and Canada, 8x8 now offers the Packet8 DV 326 VideoPhone, the industry's first stand alone broadband consumer videophone. Packet8 Virtual Office, 8x8's VoIP system for small to medium sized businesses, is a hosted PBX solution comprised of powerful business class features. For additional company information, visit 8x8's web site at www.8x8.com.

About Uniden Uniden America Corporation, the North American subsidiary of Japan-based Uniden Corporation, manufactures and markets wireless consumer electronic products including cordless telephones, business telecommunications systems, Bearcat(R) scanners, FRS/GMRS radios, marine radios and other wireless personal communications products. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Uniden sells its products through dealers and distributors throughout North, Central and South America. For more information on Uniden's IP products, please contact Brett Morrison at bmorrison@uniden.com.

About Centillium Communications Centillium Communications, Inc. is a leading innovator of high performance, cost-effective semiconductor solutions that give consumers, enterprises and service providers the winning edge in broadband access. The company's complete, end-to-end system-on- chip solutions accelerate development time-to-market for "last mile" products with Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) and Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) technologies. Centillium products include digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits and related software for DSL and FTTP central office and customer premises equipment and VoIP solutions for carrier- and enterprise- class gateways and consumer telephony. Centillium is a global company with headquarters in Fremont, CA. Additional information is available at www.centillium.com.

NOTE: 8x8, the 8x8 logo, Packet8, the Packet8 logo and Packet8 Virtual Office are trademarks of 8x8, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.SOURCE 8x8, Inc.

Packet8 can is highlighted at http://www.VoIPChoices.com

New Packet8 Broadband VoIP Adapter Offers Two Line Access

SAN JOSE, Calif., Spring 2005 VON, March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGHT), the Packet8 broadband voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, announced the introduction of a new dual port broadband phone adapter, the Packet8 BPA-410. The Packet8 BPA-410 is equipped with two switched Ethernet ports and two RJ-11 phone service ports, enabling a customer to activate multiple Packet8 service plans without any additional hardware. Each phone jack operates independently, with separate Packet8 phone numbers and service. The second Ethernet port can be used to connect to a PC or other networked device, eliminating the need for an extra Ethernet switch hub. "Many of our customers have been asking for a low-cost device with two phone lines," said Huw Rees, 8x8 Vice President of Marketing & Sales. "The BPA-410 enables customers to install multiple lines of Packet8 VoIP service with one device. The switched Ethernet port also reduces the wiring issues associated with simultaneous VoIP service and high-speed internet access."

The Packet8 BPA-410 carries a suggested retail price of $69.95 with a monthly service fee of $19.95 per line for unlimited calls to the U.S. and Canada. Activation fees are $29.95 for the first line and $9.95 for the second line. Still the only residential VoIP service providing true E911 functionality, Packet8 offers unlimited local and long distance calling to the U.S. and Canada for $19.95 per month along with videophone service priced at $29.95 per month. Features currently available to Packet8 subscribers include: -- 3-way Conferencing -- Area Code Selection -- Call Forwarding -- Call Waiting -- Call Waiting ID -- Caller ID -- Caller ID Blocking -- Directory Assistance -- Enhanced 911 -- Local Number Porting (LNP) -- Online Management & Billing -- Personalized Voicemail -- Phone Based Management -- Toll Free Services -- Unlimited In-Network Calling -- Virtual Phone Numbers -- *69 Call return -- *70 Call Waiting Disable -- *77/*87 Anonymous Call Blocking -- *78/*79 Do Not Disturb 8x8 offers a thirty (30) day trial period to new subscribers for their first Packet8 account. If dissatisfied, subscribers are entitled to a full refund of the equipment cost, activation fee and monthly service fee.

About 8x8, Inc. VoIP (voice over internet protocol) service provider 8x8, Inc. offers internet-based telephony solutions (http://www.packet8.net/) for individual residential and business users as well as small to medium sized business organizations. In addition to regular Packet8 VoIP service plans, priced as low as $19.95 per month for unlimited anytime calling to the U.S. and Canada, 8x8 now offers the Packet8 DV 326 VideoPhone, the industry's first stand alone broadband consumer videophone. Packet8 Virtual Office, 8x8's VoIP system for small to medium sized businesses, is a hosted PBX solution comprised of powerful business class features. For additional company information, visit 8x8's web site at http://www.8x8.com/. NOTE: 8x8, the 8x8 logo, Packet8, the Packet8 logo and Packet8 Virtual Office are trademarks of 8x8, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.SOURCE 8x8, Inc.03/07/2005 08:30 ET

VoIP Canada : Canada : VoIP Providers

VoIP has become a revolution in Canada. There are a few quality Canadian VoIP carriers in Canada. Luckily, VoIPChoices.com has reviewed and recommended a couple of these VoIP Providers in Canada.

The two recommended Canadian VoIP providers are VoIP.net and Broadvox Direct.
Read a complete review and recommendations at VoIPChoices.com

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Verizon, which has agreed to acquire MCI for $6.7 billion, says it will grant MCI two weeks to hold additional talks with rival bidder Qwest.
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Their combined offering, dubbed IBM Workplace Services Express, joins IBM's WebSphere-based Workplace Express suite with AT&T's Managed Internet Services.
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Qwest modifies its $8 billion bid to buy long-distance telephone company MCI by adding protection against a drop in its stock price and giving a faster cash payout.
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The Canamex Interstate Highway, from Rio Rico to South of Green Valley, Arizona is the home of the "world's first highway Wi-Fi mobile voice and high speed data network."
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Opinion: Citing a less than ideal track record of municipal services in Philadelphia, one reader argues that cities must carefully evaluate municipal Wi-Fi before moving in that direction.
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Opinion: Most readers who don't have municipal Wi-Fi want it but a few told us they don't want government in their broadband in any way, shape, or form.
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Efforts to slow falling prices are behind the rash of recent telecommunications mergers, and the fallout will likely have business customers digging deeper for services offered by a smaller pool of providers.
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By beating out rivals Qwest and BellSouth for ownership of MCI, Verizon acquires wider opportunities as well as consolidation challenges.
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Qwest offers more than $7 billion for MCI, topping an earlier bid by Verizon Communications.
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Broadvox VoIP coupon code

Broadvox is offering a huge discount for its Residential Unlimited service through its sales channel located at http://www.VoIPChoices.com.
Broadvoxdirect.com offers the service for $29.95
VoIPChoices offers the Broadvox Direct VoIP service for only $19.95.
There is no difference in the service you recieve from Broadvox, the only difference is that you will pay less by signing up for service at: http://www.VoIPChoices.com

VoIPChoices.com is committed to negotiating the best deals for their users, and this is just another example of how they are saving thousands of people a lot of money.

Basics VoIP

Basics VoIP :
Basics VoIP

VoIP: What are the Basics of VoIP? If you are new to Basics VoIP and want to know how VoIP works then this article is for you. It provides a brief summary of what VoIP is and how it can benefit you the consumer. It is a good article to get a basic understanding of what VoIP technology is all about.
To see a list of VoIP providers or to compare VoIP providers by price and features please visit www.VoIPChoices.com. Be informed and save!

VOIP: A Basic, Basic Intro by:Bear Cahill
What is it?
Most people are familiar w/ NetMeeting and other software that let you talk to others over the internet. VOIP is similar. However, it also uses your phone - the interface we're all familiar with.
Instead of connecting your phone to the wall, you connect it to a box either the VOIP company provides or you buy on your own. This is the modem. You need highspeed/broadband internet for this. Your modem plugs into your cable/dsl modem and now it can 'talk' btwn your phone and the internet.
Your phone lines already do pretty much what VOIP does, just w/ different/older technology (well, some of it's new w/ optics and such, but...).
How hard is it to setup?
It's actually very easy. Assuming you have the company send you a modem or you buy a kit at the store, you simply plug the modem btwn your current cable/dsl modem and your computer (e.g., the out from your cable modem now goes to the new box and the out from that to your computer). It also has a phone jack for your regular phone.
Once it is on, it will boot up and configure itself.
What are the benefits?
There are many benefits depending on the company you go w/, but here are a few I have (all of these are free w/ the monthly fee- $14.99 for my setup):
Features like caller id, call waiting, call waiting caller id, call forwarding, etc.
Voicemail
Email alerts for new voicemail.
Web access to voicemail - you can play your messages on your computer.
Auto-forward - if the phone is ever down or isn't answered, it's auto-routed to another number
Online management of all features, settings, account, etc.
Computer dialing - highlight any number on your computer, hit F6 and it sets up the call from your phone to theirs - very convinient!
Keep your regular phone (you don't need a voip phone)
There are some other cool features available for extra $ like the softphone which lets you use your computer as a phone w/o the modem - this means you can take your laptop w/ you wherever and you have your phone w/ the same phone number everywhere too (you can do this w/o the softphone, but you have to take your VOIP modem around w/ you - not bad if you're going somewhere for a longer trip).
Another really cool thing is the virtual phone numbers. You can get extra numbers that ring the same phone, but they are local numbers to any area code you want. So if I live in Dallas and have family in New York, I can get a local phone number here and there. That way my family in New York can call a local number (free) and talk to me! Vonage charges $4.99/month for that. I'm not sure about the others.
And the biggest benefit - IT'S CHEAP! I pay $14.99 plus some tax and such, but not the ump-teen taxes, charges, fees, etc. like the phone company charges.
Also, if you do a little research/reading, you can set it up to where every phone jack in your house is wired for VOIP. It's little more than plugging the output of your VOIP modem into the wall jack you already have. Very little more.
Bottom Line
You get lots of good, free features and options for doing/managing a lot more including a lot over the web and it's SO much cheaper (at least it is for me!). Being the 'average guy' I am, I don't really use all the features. Fortunately, it's pretty much a 'set it up and forget about it' type thing except that I save $40+/month w/ it!
I use Vonage b/c that's what I was told about first and it was one of the first. There are others and I'm sure they have their strengths, but Vonage has the cheapest base option at the time I did my research.
About The Author
Bear Cahill is a software engineer in the Dallas, TX area and runs a few websites: The Armchair Geek (www.thearmchairgeek.com), Webpage Hosting Info (www.webpagehostinginfo.com), Go To College Online (www.gotocollegeonline.com) and The Video Exchange Community (www.videoexchange.org)

Lingo Review

Lingo offers a great value to VoIP consumers who call frequently within the United States, Canada, or Western Europe. Lingo offers a home plan for $19.95 a month for unlimited long distance minutes to anywhere in the USA, Canada, and 17 countries in Western Europe. They offer an Unlimited Asia Plan that allows unlimited calling to many countries in Asia for $34.95, and an Unlimited International Plan that offers unlimited calling to many countries in North America, Asia, Europe, and Latin America for only $79.95. There are 26 calling features which are standard. Included are: Voicemail, CallerID, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, 3 Way Calling, etc. Lingo’s VoIP service offers Virtual phone numbers in 15 countries and they are adding new countries all the time. The one feature that makes Lingo’s plan appealing to many is that Lingo provides two phone numbers per account (for a small fee). The first phone number is in the area code of your choice, and the second number called a Universal Phone Number. This means that with Lingo you can have a local number for people in your area, and another number for friends, family or business associates in another part of the state, a different state or even a different country.
Click Here for a more detailed explanation of the “Universal Phone Number”.

Lingo is currently offering the first month of service for FREE. Click here to signup

VoIP.net review

VoIP.net - is the only VoIP provider that offers a free “Friends and Family” number for all of their residential plans which start at only $12.95 per month and it includes 500 Free minutes for calls throughout the U.S. and Canada (additional minutes are charged at only 2.9 cents per min.). VoIP.net also has an Residential Unlimited Plan that costs $19.95 for calls to anyone in the U.S. or Canada. Standard features include: Voicemail, CallerID, Call Forwarding, Call Transfer, Call Waiting, 3 Way Calling, etc. The one feature is they offer a Free fax to email service as a standard feature on all plans. Click here for more information or to sign up for VoIP.net.

Click Here for a detailed explanation of the “Friends and Family” number.

Compare VoIP Providers by Features and Price

Compare VoIP Providers by Features and Price

VoIPChoices.com offers a free comparison of the most popular VoIP providers around. The providers included Packet8, VoIP.net, Broadvox, Vonage, and Lingo.
You can compare the providers in a side-by-side table to determine which provider is best suited for you.

You can check them out at VoIPChoices.com

E911 and VoIP broadband telephone service

There are many factors to consider when selecting a VoIP provider and an especially important one is whether or not the VoIP solution Provider offers E911 service. This can be even more important if you have children in the household or business. You can read more on the subject by going to VoIPChoices.com

Porting to VoIP

Did you know you can keep your existing telephone line when switching to a VoIP provider. However, when porting your existing line to a VoIP line you might run into some problems.
To make the transition as smooth as possible check out Porting to VoIP. It lists the common problems that you might be faced with when trying to get everything switched. For a list of more articles on VoIP please see VoIP articles section at www.voipchoices.com

Fax and VoIP : Faxing with VoIP

Faxing with VoIP : FoIP

Broadvox Direct has come up with reliable Fax over Internet Protocol (FoIP). Read about some of the problems that consumers are having when they are trying to send a fax over their VoIP line. For the complete article, goto: Faxing over VoIP

Packet8 Expands Packet8 VoIP Coverage with New Rate Centers for Local Inbound and E911 Services

Packet8 VoIP broadband telephone service is offering a coupon for $20 off of it's activation fee when you use coupon code "telebay-cheaperld". The coupon code is also known as a Packet8 reseller code or a Packet8 affiliate code.

8x8 Expands Packet8 VoIP Coverage with New Rate Centers for Local Inbound and E911 Services


SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc., (Nasdaq: EGHT) the Packet8 voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, announced it has added 987 new U.S. rate centers for Local Inbound Service and 660 rate centers for E911 service to all Packet8 broadband calling plans.
Using (3)VoIP(SM) Local Inbound Service from Level 3 Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: LVLT), Packet8 residential VoIP service now covers 3,883 U.S. rate centers, significantly increasing the availability of the service throughout the country. The additional E911 rate centers broaden the availability of this optional Packet8 service feature to a total of 1607 rate centers including newly added cities such as Dallas, Louisville, Memphis, Flagstaff and Spokane.
In June 2004, Packet8 became the first VoIP residential telephone service to offer true, replacement E911 service which automatically routes calls and computer-based "screen pops" of caller information to emergency personnel at local Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). Because the 911 call is routed as emergency traffic and is accompanied by E911 caller information, emergency personnel can ensure that callers receive the same kind of response that they are accustomed to receiving from legacy, switched telecommunications service provided by incumbent telephone carriers.
"8x8 remains committed to offering low priced, superior quality VoIP service to residential and small business customers in both isolated rural communities and large metropolitan areas," said 8x8 Chairman and CEO Bryan Martin. "As the market penetration of broadband phone service continues to grow, so too does the demand for critical features like real E911 support. 8x8 is still the only VoIP provider to offer this invaluable service."
About 8x8, Inc.
VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) service provider 8x8, Inc. offers internet-based telephony solutions (www.packet8.net) for individual residential and business users as well as small to medium sized business organizations. In addition to regular Packet8 VoIP service plans, priced as low as $19.95 per month for unlimited anytime calling to the U.S. and Canada, 8x8 now offers the Packet8 DV326 VideoPhone, the industry's first stand alone broadband consumer videophone. Packet8 Virtual Office, 8x8's VoIP system for small to medium sized businesses, is a hosted PBX solution comprised of powerful business class features. For additional company information, visit 8x8's web site at www.8x8.com.
NOTE: 8x8, the 8x8 logo, Packet8, the Packet8 logo and Packet8 Virtual Office are trademarks of 8x8, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE 8x8, Inc.
02/17/2005 09:15 ET

Packet8 Adds New Features to Packet8 VoIP and Video Broadband Phone Services

Packet8 VoIP broadband telephone service is offering a coupon for $20 off of it's activation fee when you use coupon code "telebay-cheaperld". The coupon code is also known as a Packet8 reseller code or a Packet8 affiliate code.

8x8 Adds New Features to Packet8 VoIP and Video Broadband Phone Services


SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGHT) the Packet8 voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, announced the addition of three new calling features for its residential broadband telephone and videophone services.
The new features enhance the functionality of the Packet8 service while providing subscribers with greater flexibility in managing their phone service options. They include:

-- Phone-Based Management for Call Routing and Voicemail

These are in addition to the already existing Packet8 features that include:

Unlimited Minutes (not on metered plans)

Local Number Porting(LNP)
Personalized Voicemail
Unlimited In-Network Calling
Caller ID
Caller ID Blocking
Call Waiting
Call Waiting ID
Call Forwarding
3-way Conferencing
Call Return *69 activates
Online Management & Billing
Choose Your Own Area Code
*70 Call Waiting Disable
*78/*79 Do Not Disturb
*77/*87 Anonymous Call Blocking
Distinctive Ringing for Virtual Numbers
FAX
Great options for a small monthly fee
Virtual Phone Numbers
Enhanced 911
Toll Free Services

VoIP Questions and Answers : A Basic Review

Are you new to VoIP? Want to learn the basics of how it works? What VoIP equipment for do I need? How do I make a VoIP call? Does my computer always need to be on to use VoIP?
These questions and more are answered in an informative article found on VoIPChoices.com

The Best Canadian VoIP providers : VoIP Canada

VoIPChoices.com has prequalified 3 different VoIP vendors in Canada as the best Canadian VoIP solution providers available. They also do a side-by-side comparison of the VoIP solution providers to make it easier for a consumer to be informed. An informed consumer is one that will save the most money and get the features he/she needs in a Canadian VoIP provider.

VoIPChoices.com only recommends Canadian VoIP providers who have demonstrated that they can provide the best VoIP quality and customer service at deeply discounted rates.

VoIP Canada : Canadian VoIP providers

Not all VoIP providers offer Canadian VoIP telephone numbers but VoIPChoices.com has located a few and they do a nice comparison of what each offers. Canada VoIP customers can enjoy unlimited local and long distance calling to any number in the United States or Canada for around $20 a month ($U.S). More and more carriers are becoming available in Canada so check VoIPChoices.com often for new carriers.

Canadian VoIP plans offer the same included features as other VoIP plans. These features include: Call Waiting, Voicemail, CallerID, Find me/Follow me, etc.. Be sure to COMPARE the VoIP providers in Canada before choosing. It is your right as a consumer to be informed and save.

Packet8 VoIP requirements

Packet8 Requirments:

*Broadband or dial-up Internet connection-minimum 56K modem
*Broadband includes: DSL/Cable, Ethernet LAN, WiFi, T-1 or T-3 lines
*Broadband is required to use Packet8 adapters that convert your existing phones.
*Major credit card - Visa or MasterCard

*Save $20 off Packet8 activation Use coupon/resellers code "telebay-cheaperld" Order Packet8 Online now.

Lingo VoIP Coupon : 1 free month of service upon signup

Lingo VoIP is offering a free first month of VoIP service to new customer for the sake of showing customers how good VoIP performs and how far it has come. Lingo VoIP has one of the largest included calling areas. Customer of Lingo VoIP can call any telephone number in the U.S. or Canada for free as well as many Western European countries.

The Lingo VoIP plan for $19.95 per month includes the following:
* Unlimited calling to any telephone number in the U.S. and Canada
* Unlimited calling to the U.K. (land lines only, no cell phones)
* Unlimited calling to the Germany (land lines only)
* Unlimited calling to France (land lines only)
* Unlimited calling to Italy (land lines only)
* Unlimited calling to Ireland (llo)
* Unlimited calling to The Netherland (llo)
* Unlimited calling to Belgium (llo)
* Unlimited calling to Denmark (llo)
* Unlimited calling to Switzerland (llo)
* Unlimited calling to Sweden (llo)
* Unlimited calling to Finland (llo)
* Unlimited calling to Austria (llo)
* Unlimited calling to Luxembourg (llo)
* Unlimited calling to Vatican City (llo)
* Unlimited calling to Norway (llo)
* Unlimited calling to Portugal (llo)
* Unlimited calling to Spain (llo)

for more information about Lingo VoIP and access to the 1 free month, please goto Lingo VoIP

Packet8 coupon code "telebay-cheaperld" will save you $20 on signup

Packet8 VoIP broadband telephone service is offering a coupon for $20 off of it's activation fee when you use coupon code "telebay-cheaperld". The coupon code is also known as a Packet8 reseller code or a Packet8 affiliate code.

Packet8 VoIP broadband telephone service is one the recommended carriers of VoIPChoices.com. To get more information on Packet8 VoIP, please see the Packet8 official website.

VoIP Providers

What should a customer consider when choosing a VoIP provider?

1. Monthly Costs - Did you know you can save up to 75% of your longdistance calling by switching to a VoIP service provider.
   
2. Features - VoIP providers offer a lot more features than traditional phone service at a lesser cost.

For more things to consider when choosing a VoIP provider please see VoIP considerations.
an article that lists some of the things to consider when looking to make the switch to a VoIP
service. What should you know about VoIP service providers before making the leap? You can also see listing of top VoIP Providers at www.voipchoices.com.

Virtual Numbers

Some VoIP providers offer virtual numbers to it's customers. These numbers are often free of charge or are available for a nominal fee.

A virtual phone number is a number you can obtain that has a different area code other than the one you are presently in. How can this benefit you? Well, it's easy. If you have moved and your family live in a different part of the country then you can get a number in their area code and they can call you free of charge. You can stay connected to friends and family and still save a lot of money on your long distance bill. For more information on services that offer virtual numbers visit www.voipchoices.com or compare VoIP for a listing.

If you own a business and were thinking of switching to a VoIP service than you might want to check out the article Creating a Virutal Presence .

VoIP and Taxes

Have you ever looked at your phone bill and wondered what all the extra taxes are for. If you weren't aware you are paying a lot of extra money every month without ever picking up the phone to call someone you should take an extra look at your phone bill. You might be surprised to find out how much your phone company is charging you in extra fees.

Did you know that you might be able to avoid a lot of these extra fees by switching to a VoIP phone service. For more information on VoIP and taxes check out VoIP is less taxing at www.voipchoices.com. This article discusses the types of fees you pay on regular telephone services vs. VoIP. It's worth a look.

Common VoIP Questions

Some questions that people have when it comes to VoIp are:

1. What is VoIp and what does it stand for?
2. How do I make a VoIP Phone call?
3. What Equipment do I need to make VoIP phone calls?
4. Are there any differences between making a local phone call and a long distance phone call?
5. Who can I call if I am using a VoIP service?
6. What are the advantages in using a VoIP phone service?
7. Will I be able to dial 911 from a VoIP phone?
8. Will I be able to use my computer when making a VoIP call?
9. Can I take my VoIP phone adapter with me when I travel?
10. Does my computer need to be on to use the VoIP Phone?

These are only 10 questions regarding VoIP. There are many more. Raymond Klesc is an author of a VoIP guide that answers these common questions and concerns. You can go to articles.voipchoices.com for a full reprint of this article or VoIP questions to learn more.

What is VoIP?

If you understand what VoIP is you can benefit from what it has to offer. The bottom line is Voice over IP technology can save you money! Find out as much you can before switching to a voip service. See VoIP Articles at www.voipchoices.com for a listing of articles to get you on your way to becoming a VoIP expert.