[July 24, 2008] Staples to retail Packet8 Virtual Office system online Tweet (Telecomworldwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) 8x8 Inc (Nasdaq: EGHT, a provider of business, mobile and residential communications services, has announced that Staples.com are now offering its Packet8 Virtual Office hosted PBX small business phone system. The Virtual Office system is claimed to be an affordable easy to use replacement for the traditional PBX phone systems. Any user at any location with access to a broadband internet connection can be part of the hosted VoIP virtual phone sytem. The features of the system also make it suitable for use in residential environments. Staples.com customers can purchase the product for USD129.99 and obtain a USD50 mail-in rebate. They will receive one month's free subscription and subsequent monthly subscription rates of USD39.99. Some calls will attract additional call charges, details of which are available on the 8x8 website: http://tinyurl.com/staples-com-packet8. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) Copyright ? 2008 M2 Communications Ltd. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]