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