Global Bridge & IM Connect Allows PSTN Callers to Reach SIPphone.com Customers
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.
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(TM) 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(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
sbraasch@pointone.com
SOURCE PointOne
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Related links:
http://www.pointone.com
http://www.sipphone.com http://www.lindows.com
CONTACT:
Steve Braasch of PointOne, +1-512-735-1200,
or sbraasch@pointone.com
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