[May 11, 2004] i2Telecom International First in the World to Provide Cellular Bridging Device for VoIP BOCA RATON, Fla. --(Business Wire)-- May 11, 2004 -- Major Technology Breakthrough Will Enable Businesses and Consumers to Make Calls over their VoIP Network from Cell Phones - From Anywhere to Anywhere in the World i2Telecom International, Inc. (OTCBB:ITUI), an emerging leader in voice data communications technology for the Internet, announced today that it has developed patent-pending technology which enables cellular bridging to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) networks. With this announcement, i2Telecom becomes the first company in the world to offer any cell phone user the ability to make long distance and international calls through their VoIP network, simply by plugging in an inexpensive device. The technology will be available for use next month with the release of i2Telecom's newest VoIP microgateway product, the InternetTalker(TM) MG-3. "Our breakthrough technology will allow millions of people to use their existing cellular phones to make national and international VoIP calls," said Rick Scherle, Senior Vice President of Marketing for i2Telecom. "Anyone with a cell phone can now take the power of our VoIP solutions with them, and realize dramatic savings when making business and personal calls from anywhere to anywhere in the world. This truly changes the landscape of the VoIP marketplace." Here are a few examples of the dramatic savings now available to mobile phone users for international calls (North American rates are as low as 3 cents per minute): -0- *T Calls To: Major Mobile Carrier i2Telecom per minute savings China $4.20 0.05 $4.25 India $4.25 0.21 $4.04 Iraq $4.88 0.39 $4.49 Mexico City $0.55 0.07 $0.48 U.K. $1.75 0.03 $1.72 *T i2Telecom's product suite, including the InternetTalker(TM), the Morpheus Voicebox(TM) and the EVoIP-4010(TM), are micro-gateways that enable small businesses and consumers anywhere to leverage the power of the Internet to dramatically reduce their long distance phone costs. Coupled with i2Telecom's worldwide network and global reseller channel they provide a complete VoIP solution that delivers an immediate ROI and permanently drives down the cost of communications. Many businesses are using VoIP to eliminate toll charges between offices. Cellular bridging provides an easy, secure way to extend this cost savings beyond the workplace, and increase the productivity of mobile workers. The ability to access your VoIP network from anywhere eliminates the time of day and place restrictions associated with traditional calling services. Overview of i2telecom's Breakthrough Cellular Connectivity Technology: The patent-pending technology embedded in the InternetTalker(TM) MG-3 from i2Telecom delivers the capability to bridge any cell phone call to the company's global VoIP Network. Using the CID (Caller ID) standard to identify authorized cellular phones, the InternetTalker(TM) MG-3 becomes a private, local cellular access point for worldwide long distance calls. The InternetTalker(TM) MG-3 is designed to SIP standards and works with any cell phone on the market today, regardless of protocol or provider: CDMA, TDMA, GSM, G2, G2.5, G3, etc. It installs in minutes, easily integrating into any existing phone service and Internet connection without service interruption. How it Works The cellular connectivity feature does not require access codes or PIN numbers. The InternetTalker(TM) MG-3 plugs into your existing phone line and Internet connection. When you call that phone line from your cell phone, the InternetTalker(TM) recognizes your cell phone's caller ID and provides access to the VoIP network, presenting a second dial tone. You are then free to dial any telephone anywhere in the world at a fraction of the regular cost. You can also dial another i2Telecom subscriber anywhere in the world for absolutely free (less the cost of the local cell phone call). Up to three authorized cell numbers can be stored in the InternetTalker(TM) MG-3, so users can authorize family members or business partners. For a complete listing of i2Telecom's products, calling plans and international rates visit www.i2telecom.com. About i2Telecom International, Inc. i2Telecom International, Inc. (OTCBB:ITUI) is a low-cost telecommunications service provider employing next generation Voice over Internet Protocol ("VoIP") technology with operations based in Boca Raton, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Redwood City, California; Malaysia and China. The Company controls its own proprietary technology and outsources its production and service functions to strategic partners. i2Telecom International provides micro gateway adapters (InternetTalker(TM), Morpheus Voicebox(TM), EVoIP-4010(TM)), VoIP long distance and other enhanced communication services to subscribers, and its proprietary technology platform is built to the Session Initiation Protocol ("SIP") standard. i2Telecom International's revenue model is multi-faceted and includes prepaid revenue from the sale of its InternetTalker(TM) integrated access devices, recurring monthly subscriptions, call minute termination fees and original equipment manufacturer royalties. For additional information visit www.i2telecom.com. SAFE HARBOR Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. 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