BOSTON, Fall VON 2006, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc.
(Nasdaq: EGHT), provider of Packet8 residential, business and video Voice
over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone services, today announced the
availability of an upgraded version of the Packet8 Softalk(TM) voice and
video softphone service with enhanced video quality and a more robust
feature and user interface platform.
Packet8 Softalk version 1.5 incorporates next generation video
compression technology built around the H.264 video codec, an ITU
(International Telecommunications Union) standard noted for delivering
outstanding video quality at very low data rates. This feature
significantly enhances the overall videoconferencing experience on Softalk
to Softalk calls which can accommodate up to six participants
simultaneously.
To further enhance the user experience, Packet8 Softalk 1.5 features
"zero- touch" configuration for audio and video devices, such as headsets
or web cams, enabling automatic configuration each time Softalk is started
and whenever devices are changed. Additionally, Softalk 1.5 includes an
enhanced contacts manager with Microsoft(R) Outlook(R) support and
importing/exporting capabilities.
Packet8 Softalk for residential subscribers is available in two plans,
Basic and Premium. Softalk Basic allows unlimited Packet8 to Packet8 IP
voice and video calling between Softalk users and other Packet8
subscribers. Softalk Premium offers the same toll free in-network calling
as Softalk Basic, as well as outbound calling to the PSTN, along with all
the Packet8 advanced calling features including voicemail, caller ID, call
waiting, call forwarding and more.
Packet8 Softalk Office for business users is an option for Packet8
Virtual Office VoIP Hosted PBX and Virtual Attendant service plans,
offering all of the advanced PBX calling features of a Virtual Office
Extension along with videoconferencing capability.
Packet8 Softalk can be downloaded from the Packet8 website,
http://www.packet8.net .
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.
NOTE: 8x8, the 8x8 logo, Packet8, the Packet8 logo and Packet8 Virtual
Office 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/
CONTACT:
Joan Citelli of 8x8, Inc., +1-408-687-4320,
or jcitelli@8x8.com
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