[November 17, 2008]

LocalTel Communications Kicks Off Converged Services with Integra5 Platform

WOBURN, Mass., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Integra5, the leader in 'blending the bundle' into new communications experiences that span multiple consumer devices, today announced that LocalTel Communications has launched Integra5's TV Caller ID application throughout its markets in Washington state. Powered by the i5 Converged Services Platform (i5 CSP), LocalTel's TV Caller ID rollout reflects its ongoing mission to deliver differentiated applications to its subscribers that integrate and enhance the value of its core service offerings.

A triple play provider in Washington, LocalTel offers VoIP, video, and high-speed Internet, as well as features like HDTV and DVR, over an advanced fiber optic network to residential and commercial customers. As part of a three-month promotional period to build familiarity with the application, subscribers of LocalTel's digital TV and phone caller ID services are now automatically receiving TV Caller ID. Following this, LocalTel will offer it to subscribers for an incremental monthly charge.

"One of the many reasons we selected Integra5 for our converged service rollout was the large number of positive references we received from other service providers who have deployed the i5 CSP, and who are seeing tangible revenue and retention benefits - including direct feedback from subscribers stating that these services are as important to them as other advanced features like VOD," said Dimitri Mandelis, president of LocalTel Communications. "Integra5's platform also offers compelling ROI benefits, allowing us to quickly roll out TV Caller ID today, with the flexibility to easily add on new applications and features, such as personalization and social media - that can reach any subscriber device - whenever we choose."

In addition to its nearly 40 cable and IPTV deployments worldwide - including recent market-wide rollouts by Liberty Global's VTR Chile and Canadian MSO Videotron - data that Integra5 has collected through multiple surveys of more than 4,000 consumers validates the overwhelming popularity of converged services. In a survey conducted with quintuple play customer Comporium Communications, more than 70% of respondents said they like TV Caller ID as much as other popular advanced services, including DVR and HDTV.

The i5 CSP combines signals from voice, video, data and wireless networks into real-time converged applications that extend to multiple devices, including TVs, PCs, and mobile and landline phones. Its network-based, distributed architecture scales to support millions of subscribers, works in cable, IPTV, and hybrid video and telephony networks and supports EBIF, tru2way(TM) and IMS environments.

"Consumers increasingly expect to be able to communicate seamlessly across all of their devices," said Ed Perry, vice president of sales at Integra5. "By deploying the i5 CSP, providers like LocalTel are positioned to harness this shift in communications behavior, with the ability to deliver blended services that encompass subscribers' TVs, PCs and mobile and landline phones and present new opportunities to generate revenue, build loyalty and differentiate themselves from the competition."

About Integra5
Integra5 is the leader in 'blending the bundle' into new communications experiences that span multiple consumer devices. The company's i5 Converged Services Platform (i5 CSP) combines real-time voice, video, broadband and mobile data into converged applications that include personalization, active call control and social media features for delivery across TVs, PCs, and mobile and landline phones. Proven to boost operators' revenue and retention rates while delivering value and convenience to subscribers, the i5 CSP is deployed in today's IPTV and cable networks and supports IMS, tru2way(TM) and EBIF environments. Integra5 is headquartered near Boston, Mass. For more information, visit http://www.integra5.com/.

Contact:
Ken Phillips
Davies Murphy Group
(781) 418-2437
integra5@daviesmurphy.com
http://www.daviesmurphy.com/

Integra5

CONTACT: Ken Phillips, Davies Murphy Group, +1-781-418-2437,integra5@daviesmurphy.com, for Integra5

Web Site: http://www.integra5.com/

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