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PointOne Provides Enhanced Network Access to 20,000 SIPphone VoIP Users AUSTIN, Texas, and SAN DIEGO, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- PointOne, operator of the largest Voice over IP network in North America, today announced that it is providing the SIPphone, Inc. (http://www.sipphone.com/ ) network with local inbound access from the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Using PointOne's advanced communications network, full two-way interaction between the 100-year-old PSTN and the new IP-based SIPphone service is now possible."PointOne moves SIPphone customers one step closer to throwing out their old, expensive phones," said Michael Robertson, CEO of SIPphone. "In the coming weeks we are also gearing up to provide a service in conjunction with PointOne that will allow customers to have dedicated phone numbers that they can take with them as they travel and connect from any broadband connection anywhere in the world." "SIPphone understands the disruptive power that IP communications brings and provides users with competitive choices never before possible," said Sam Shiffman, executive vice president for PointOne. "Enabling dispersed communities to communicate is just one of the great promises this new technology offers." IM Connect is technology with similarities to PointOne's StarPoint IP(TM) service, which allows cable broadband users to make IP voice calls worldwide over both IP networks and the PSTN. This gives users the opportunity to access new and exciting VoIP enhanced services in the highest quality manner. SIPphone is a service based on SIP, the most popular Voice over IP (VoIP) standard, which enables two or more people to make phone calls to each other using the Internet to carry the call. Utilizing SIPphone adapters, consumers can connect any telephone to the Internet for free calling to other SIPphone users and for low-cost international calling. About SIPphone, Inc. SIPphone (http://www.sipphone.com/ ) is the leader in Internet calling. With no monthly fees, no setup fees and SIP adapters for standard phones starting under $75, anyone around the world with broadband access can now enjoy the benefits of free worldwide calling, clear digital calls, free voicemail, free conference calling and zero configurations devices based on SIPphone's Plug-N-Dial standard. SIPphone's service uses an inexpensive device that sits between your broadband Internet connection and your standard phone that enable phone calls via a regular phone. SIPphone was founded by Michael Robertson, who also founded MP3.com (digital music) and Lindows (digital delivery of software). SIPphone is based in San Diego, California. About PointOne Established in April 1998, PointOne is the largest VoIP network in North America utilizing all next-generation technology with over 75% on-net coverage in the U.S., designed from the ground up to provide 100% IP based applications and services. Utilizing the industry's leading IP technologies, along with proprietary patented applications and processes; PointOne offers high-quality, QoS IP communication services. Ranked #1 vendor in performance and reliability by the largest carriers and service providers in the U.S.; PointOne is a privately held company headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, contact us at +1.512.735.1200, or visit us at http://www.pointone.com/ . IM Connect - Access Numbers: Atlanta 678-918-5026 Atlantic City 609-840-8027 Baltimore 410-372-4173 Chicago 708-437-9040 Connecticut 860-256-4170 Dallas 469-449-2560 Fort Worth 817-886-2285 Daytona Beach 386-267-2650 Houston 832-631-1597 Los Angeles 323-908-4167 Miami 786-206-4270 New York 347-427-9019 N. New Jersey 973-494-5586 S. New Jersey 609-873-8119 Philadelphia 610-879-1419 San Francisco 415-354-1083 Seattle 206-219-5789 Washington, DC 202-742-5739 For Information Contact: Steve Braasch 512-735-1200 [email protected] PointOne CONTACT: Steve Braasch of PointOne, +1-512-735-1200, [email protected] Web site: http://www.pointone.com/http://www.sipphone.com/http://www.lindows.com/ |