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Packet8 Consumer Videophone Now Available at J & R Music & Computer World NEW YORK, July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. , a leading broadband voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, announced that the new Packet8 Videophone is now available at New York City's consumer electronics mega store, J & R Music and Computer World. The $299 (after rebate) "plug and play" videophone will be featured today at an in-store promotional event at the retailer's Park Row location where shoppers will have the opportunity to test the phone firsthand and learn about its use."After all these years, the first true consumer videophone has finally arrived and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to offer this breakthrough product to our customers," said Rachelle Friedman, J & R CEO. "The Packet8 Videophone embodies the kind of cutting-edge, here-to-stay technology that continues to be an integral part of J & R's retail product mix." J & R Music and Computer World, a premier New York City electronics retailer, web and mail order giant known for its high quality products at discount prices, is one of the first traditional storefront retailers in the country to offer the Packet8 Videophone and VoIP service. "The enthusiasm and support J & R has put behind our VoIP internet telephone service and now the Packet8 Videophone is tremendous," said Huw Rees, 8x8 Vice President of Marketing & Sales. "We look forward to a very productive and mutually beneficial long-term relationship." About 8x8, Inc. 8x8, Inc. offers the Packet8 voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service and Packet8 Virtual Office (http://www.packet8.net/). For additional company information, visit 8x8's web site at http://www.8x8.com/. About Packet8 and Packet8 Virtual Office Packet8 enables anyone with high-speed access to the Internet to sign up for voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service at http://www.packet8.net/ . Customers can choose a direct-dial phone number from any of the more than 270 area codes offered by the service, and then use an 8x8-supplied terminal adapter to connect any telephone to a broadband internet connection and make or receive calls from a regular telephone number. For $19.95/month, Packet8 subscribers can make unlimited calls to any telephone number in the United States and Canada, and unlimited calls to any other Packet8 subscriber anywhere in the world. Calls to non-Packet8 numbers outside the United States and Canada are charged at the additional per-minute rates available at http://www.packet8.net/about/international.asp . All Packet8 accounts come with voice mail, caller ID, call waiting, call waiting caller ID, call forwarding, hold, line-alternate, 3-way conferencing, web access to account controls, and real-time online billing. Packet8 Virtual Office allows business users anywhere in the world to be part of a virtual PBX that includes auto attendants, conference bridges, extension-to-extension dialing, ring groups and a host of other business class PBX features, while still enjoying unlimited phone calls anywhere in the United States and Canada and the same low, per-minute international rates available in Packet8's residential plans. With Packet8 Virtual Office, each extension has its own direct dial telephone number which can be any telephone number on the Packet8 network, regardless of geographical location, and can make unlimited extension-to-extension calls anywhere in the world. About J & R Music and Computer World J & R Music and Computer World is a leading electronics retailer with ten specialty electronics stores in the same New York City block. The stores make up one retail megastore, J & R Music and Computer World. The combined stores measure about 300,000 sq. ft. and are known for discount prices, vast selection and good customer service. The company also sells its entire product line online and through a catalog. J & R's merchandise includes audio and video products, computers, cameras, software, office products, music, movies and games. 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. 8x8, Inc. CONTACT: media, Joan Citelli of 8x8, Inc., +1-408-316-1290, [email protected] Web site: http://www.packet8.net/ Web site: http://www.packet8.net/about/international.asp Web site: http://www.8x8.com/ |