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Packet8 VoIP Offerings Now Available Through Ingram Micro and Navarre SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. , the Packet8 broadband voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, announced that Ingram Micro, the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products and services, and Navarre Corporation, a leading distributor and publisher of home entertainment and multimedia software products are now offering Packet8 Voice and Video over IP services and products."There is enormous opportunity in the VoIP market and 8x8 remains one of this industry's key players," said Paige LaBelle, President of Global Marketing Partners. "The quality and breadth of the Packet8 offering makes it a very attractive, feature-rich VoIP solution for both consumers and small businesses." Both Ingram and Navarre will offer the Packet8 VoIP Broadband Adapter and phone service along with the Virtual Office small business phone system and the Packet8 VideoPhone. "An increasing number of consumer and business end users are beginning to actively seek out information about VoIP telephony solutions," said 8x8 Vice President of Marketing & Sales, Huw Rees. "With two of the industry's most influential and respected distributors on board, the Packet8 family of products and services will be very well represented. We are confident this will prove to be a successful endeavor for all parties." 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. The Packet8 VideoPhone service, introduced in June 2004, delivers high-quality, full-motion video and clear, delay-free audio over any broadband (high-speed Cable, DSL or corporate LAN) Internet connection. Designed with both residential and business customers in mind, this powerful standalone videophone enhances calls while saving consumers money on their phone bills. Using 8x8's Packet8 broadband phone service, Packet8 VideoPhone subscribers receive unlimited video calling and regular voice calling in the U.S. and Canada for a low monthly flat-rate, as well as enjoying unlimited worldwide video and audio-only calling to other Packet8 subscribers. The Packet8 Virtual Office service allows users anywhere in the world to group multiple Packet8 lines into a virtual business telephone system that includes extension-to-extension dialing, auto attendants, conference bridges, ring groups and a host of other business class PBX features. Packet8 Virtual Office subscribers also enjoy 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 Ingram Micro Inc. As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services, and product aggregation and distribution. The company serves 100 countries and is the only global IT distributor with operations in Asia. Ranked 76 on the Fortune 500, Ingram Micro generated $22.5 billion in revenues for fiscal year 2002. Visit http://www.ingrammicro.com/corp. About Navarre Navarre Corporation provides distribution and related services to leading developers and retailers of home entertainment content, including PC software, audio and video titles, and interactive games. Encore, Navarre's majority- owned subsidiary, is a leading interactive publisher in the videogame and PC CD-ROM markets. BCI Eclipse, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation, is recognized as a significant provider of niche DVD/Video products. Navarre's client-specific delivery systems allow its product lines to be seamlessly distributed to over 11,000 retail locations throughout North America. For more information, please visit the Company's Web site at http://www.navarre.com/ . 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: Joan Citelli of 8x8, Inc., +1-408-316-1290, [email protected] Web site: http://www.ingrammicro.com/corp Web site: http://www.navarre.com/ Web site: http://www.8x8.com/ |