[July 21, 2008]

VocalTec Receives $9.2 Million Net from the Sale of 11 of its 22 Patents

HERZLIA, Israel --(Business Wire)-- VocalTec Communications Ltd. (Nasdaq Capital Market: VOCL), a global provider of carrier-class multimedia and voice-over-IP solutions for communication service providers, announced today the closing of the Patent Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the sale of selected patents to Karo Millennium J.P., L.L.C. as previously announced on May 28th, 2008. The transaction was successfully brokered by IPinvestments Group of Atlanta, Georgia.

Pursuant to the agreement, VocalTec sold 11 patents and certain patent-related rights, out of the company's portfolio of 22 patents. With the consummation of the transaction and the payment of all transaction-related expenses, including payment to the Office of the Chief Scientist of the Israeli Ministry of Industry (OCS), Trade and Labor, VocalTec retained net proceeds amounting to approximately $9.2 Million.

VocalTec is granted a geographically unlimited, non-exclusive license to use the sold patents and other patent-related rights in connection with the development and marketing of its products.

In addition to the 11 patents sold, VocalTec retains a patent portfolio comprising 11 additional patents as well as several trademarks, including "Internet Phone" trademark and Internet domain name.

Yosi Albagli, VocalTec's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are happy to have successfully concluded this transaction with Karo Millennium J.P., L.L.C. We believe the proceeds from this transaction will significantly boost our capabilities to continue executing our growth strategy."

About VocalTec

VocalTec Communications (Nasdaq: VOCL) is a global provider of carrier-class multimedia and voice-over-IP solutions for communication service providers. A pioneer in VoIP technology since 1994, VocalTec provides proven trunking, peering and residential/enterprise VoIP application solutions that enable flexible deployment of next-generation networks (NGNs). Partnering with prominent system integrators and equipment manufacturers, VocalTec serves an installed base of dozens of leading carriers including Deutsche Telekom and Telecom Italia San Marino. VocalTec is led by a management team comprised of respected industry veterans.

www.vocaltec.com

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains historical information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the business, financial condition and results of operations of VocalTec. The words "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan," "should" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views, assumptions and expectations of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, changes in the telecommunications and VoIP markets and in general economic and business conditions, loss of key customers and unpredictable sales cycles, competitive pressures, market acceptance of new products, inability to meet efficiency and cost reduction objectives, changes in business strategy and various other factors, both referenced and not referenced in this press release. Various risks and uncertainties may affect the Company and its results of operations, as described in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Should one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended, planned or projected. The Company does not intend or assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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