LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 2007 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
SHOW -- 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGHT), provider of the Packet8 residential,
business and video Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone services,
today announced it has signed a master reseller agreement with World
Telecom Group (WTG), a premier master agent of telecommunication services
catering to the lucrative small to medium sized business (SMB) marketplace.
"As more and more businesses learn about the features and benefits of
VoIP phone solutions, established and respected solution providers like
World Telecom Group become increasingly influential sources of information
and referral," said 8x8 Vice President of Marketing & Sales Huw Rees.
"8x8's partnership with World Telecom Group will help broaden Packet8's
visibility in the expansive SMB arena while providing its agents with an
opportunity to offer customers the most robust and affordable business VoIP
phone service available today."
WTG's agents offer a wide range of telecommunication solutions
including local and long-distance telephone, data and internet services and
equipment. As a Packet8 master reseller partner, WTG agents will expand
their portfolios with Packet8 residential and business VoIP phone services,
including the Virtual Office hosted IP-PBX system, now the leading small
business VoIP phone solution with more than 5,000 companies subscribing.
"We are very excited about having the excellent Packet 8 products for
our Agent Partners to sell," said World Telecom Group President & CEO Vince
Bradley. "It is a perfect fit with so much convergence in the industry
going on today. This relationship will enable us to embrace that
convergence and penetrate many affinity groups and other opportunities."
About 8x8, Inc.
VoIP (voice over internet protocol) service provider 8x8, Inc. offers
internet-based telephony solutions (http://www.packet8.net) for individual
residential and business users as well as small to medium sized business
organizations. In addition to regular Packet8 VoIP service plans priced as
low as $19.99 per month for unlimited anytime calling to the U.S. and
Canada, 8x8 offers the Packet8 DV 326 VideoPhone, the industry's first
stand alone broadband consumer videophone, and accompanying monthly service
plans also priced at $19.99 per month. Packet8 Virtual Office, 8x8's VoIP
system for small to medium sized businesses, is a hosted PBX solution
comprised of powerful business class features. Companies subscribing to
Virtual Office pay just $39.99 per month per extension for enterprise class
PBX functionality along with unlimited local and long distance calling in
the U.S. and Canada. Packet8 Softalk(TM), 8x8's PC-based soft phone client,
offers high quality voice and video in-network calling as well as outbound
calling to the PSTN. For additional company information, visit 8x8's web
site at http://www.8x8.com.
About World Telecom Group (WTG)
World Telecom Group (WTG) is a premier Master Agent providing
exceptional service to agent partners since 1996. WTG has one of the most
diverse portfolios in the industry, including local, long-distance, data,
internet and associated equipment. We also have the following specialty
Divisions with dedicated extra support: LEC, Wireless, Wholesale and Cost
Containment (TEM, Logistics and all other Coast Containment). WTG Agents
have the ability to sell and consistently expand their business without
commitments or quotas. For more information on WTG, visit http://www.wtgcom.com or
contact Partner Support at 310-456-2200 x2 or via email at
partnersupport@wtgcom.com.
NOTE: 8x8, the 8x8 logo, Packet8, the Packet8 logo, Packet8 Virtual
Office, Packet8 Softalk and Packet8 Tango are trademarks of 8x8, Inc. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE 8x8, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.8x8.com
http://www.wtgcom.com
CONTACT:
Joan Citelli of 8x8, Inc., +1-408-687-4320,
or jcitelli@8x8.com
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