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Weekly UpdatesPointOne, operator of the largest Voice over IP network in North America, is providing the SIPphone, Inc. 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.
SIPphone, Inc., a company from MP3.com and Lindows (http://www.lindows.com) founder Michael Robertson, is a leader in Internet calling, providing its customers with a no-monthly-fee service to connect to other SIP-based phones. SIPphone previously enabled its customers to call PSTN numbers. Now PSTN users in 18 major markets will be able to dial into local numbers to make connections to SIPphone users who may be anywhere in the world, utilizing the IM Connect Instant Messenger Connect function of the PointOne Global Bridge network.
"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 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, call 512/735-1200, or visit 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
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