Packet8 Broadband Phone Reduces Activation Fees

EasyCall Communications announced today that they are extending the discount off the normal activation fee for their Packet8 broadband phone service until December 31, 2004. Instead of $29.95, new subscribers will pay only $10 for their activation fee.

(PRWEB) November 11, 2004 -- EasyCall Communications (www.easycall.net) announced today that they are extending the discount off the normal activation fee for their Packet8 broadband phone service until December 31, 2004. Instead of $29.95, new subscribers will pay only $10 for their activation fee. Among the major providers of broadband phone service, Packet8 now has the lowest total start-up cost. (Total start-up costs include the activation fee, first month of service, tax and shipping.)

Packet8, a service of 8 x 8, Inc. is an affordable and easy-to-use broadband phone service that allows anyone with broadband (high-speed) Internet access such as DSL, Cable or T1 to use their regular phone to make UNLIMITED calls to anywhere in the U.S. and Canada for as little as $19.95 per month. All Packet8 subscribers get world wide UNLIMITED calling to other Packet8 subscribers at no extra charge. Calls to non-Packet8 international numbers (outside the U.S. and Canada) are charged at a very low per minute rate. Residential and business plans include features such as caller ID, call waiting, call forwarding, 3 way conferencing, and voice mail at no extra charge.

How can Packet8 offer unlimited long distance calling for such a low price? Colleen Easley, CEO of EasyCall Communications explains, "By taking advantage of a technology called VoIP (voice over internet protocol), high-speed Internet connections and 8x8's years of expertise, Packet8 has been able to leverage technology to bring a complete communication service to the market at a very reasonable price. Packet8 sends all calls to and from their customers through a broadband phone adapter (included free) which then routes the calls over the Internet, instead of using the traditional public telephone network. There are no extra numbers to dial, no special instructions and no talking through your computer. Just pick up your phone, hear a dial tone and dial any phone number. Incoming calls ring your phone the same as any traditional phone. Phone calls will have the same quality and your calling experience will be identical to what you have always had."

To start enjoying Packet8 broadband phone service, you need the following:

1. A broadband Internet connection such as Cable. DSL or T1.

2. A router that allows you to share your Internet connection with multiple computers or Internet devices. (Many routers cost as little as $30.00 and take just minutes to set up.)

3. A Packet8 service plan and the Digital to Analog (DTA) adapter that is included free with each Packet8 account.

Ms. Easley, also points out that Packet8 is now offering local number portability (LNP) which allows customers in the US to retain their local telephone, cellular or Internet telephone service providers' phone numbers when switching service providers. Packet8 offers the ability to bring your current phone number to Packet8 at no additional charges.

When asked about how Packet8 deals with 911 calls, Ms Easley said, "Packet8 is the first residential broadband telephone service to offer "Enhanced" 911 service which automatically routes calls and computer-based "screen pops" of caller information to emergency personnel at local Public Safety Answering Points. Because Packet8's E911 call data is routed as emergency traffic and is accompanied by E911 caller information, callers receive the same response from emergency personnel that they are accustomed to receiving from traditional telephone carriers. E911 service is now available in many of Packet8's service areas and they are working towards having it available in every locality in the near future."

Customers wishing to take advantage of the limited time activation fee discount should sign up for the Packet8 service before December 31, 2004 through the EasyCall Communications website. http://www.easycall.net/packet8

About EasyCall Communications

With connectivity to virtually every home and business in North America, EasyCall Communications (www.easycall.net) provides residences and small businesses a full suite of services including, conference call services, toll-free 800 numbers, long distance, calling cards, dial around services, local dial tone, broadband phone, and Internet access, all at a savings of up to 50% over major carriers like AT&T, MCI, and Sprint. Customers can originate calls from 48 States and Canada and terminate to over 200 countries worldwide. With our calling card services, customers can also originate calls from over 100 countries around the world.

EasyCall Discount Long Distance is a socially responsible company contributing 5% of their monthly proceeds to Mercy Corps (www.mercycorps.com).

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