Billion Signs VCOMM to Distribute VoIP Failover Products

Billion signs VCOMM to distribute VoIP failover products, enabling UK ITSPS to conform to Ofcoms's E999 directive.

London, UK (PRWEB) May 25, 2007 -- VCOMM UK Limited commences distribution of products developed by VoIP specialist router vendor Billion. Billion manufactures a broad range of ADSL routers - ideal for the home, SOHO and SMB sectors - which include the ability to provide failover to the PSTN in the event of Broadband and/or power failure.

VCOMM is a trade only value added distributor that provides IP Telephony products and services to the UK and Irish channel.

Scott Dobson (http://www.vcomm.co.uk), Managing Director of VCOMM, states: "With the recent Ofcom directive stating that all VoIP resellers should provide some sort of access to 999 Emergency Services, even in the event of service failure - Billion's VoIP routers not only provides this, but delivers a cost effective, highly flexible solution."

Julian De Selincourt, Billion's Sales and Marketing Director added: "We're delighted to have signed VCOMM as a strategic partner as they are so focused on, and well respected within, the VoIP sector. This alliance provides a great margin opportunity for resellers selling into the home, SOHO and SMB sector.

"We are the only manufacturer to supply the failover 'lifeline' feature as standard in our BiPAC routers - a great safety feature that offers extra peace of mind for users."

VCOMM will be supplying the following Billion VOIP router models: BiPAC 7401VP, BiPAC 7401VGP, BiPAC 7404VGP and BiPAC 7404VGO.

In addition to the failover lifeline, another unique feature from Billion is Quality of Service (QoS). This helps users manage the bandwidth and prioritise the traffic of data effectively. It gives users full control over the traffic of any type of data. It ensures latency-sensitive and bandwidth-consuming applications like P2P sharing programs, VoIP calls, gaming packets or customer information can move through the router at lightning speed, even under heavy load.

About VCOMM

VCOMM (http://www.vcomm.co.uk) is a growing specialist distributor of business internet telephony (VoIP) equipment and services. VCOMM and its resellers replace business PBXs that are attached to the PSTN network with IP PBX or IP Centrex solutions which are connected to VoIP service providers via the internet. A typical solution includes a VoIP PBX, handsets and connection to a VoIP service provider. VCOMM's customers include Richmond Borough Council, Mitel and Dimension Data. VCOMM's specialist VoIP product range, industry knowledge and technical expertise is sold by over 150 telecom industry resellers.

VCOMM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Coms plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:COMS.L (http://www.londonstockexchange.com/en-gb/pricesnews/prices/system/detailedprices.htm?sym=GB00B069TP89GBGBXAIM%20B069TP8AMAN)). COMS was founded in 2000 and has a stated aim of creating a global VoIP services business through organic growth and aqusitition. Unlike Skype, COMS is based upon the industry standard SIP protocol which enables the widest possible connection of customers, devices and integrated Web 2.0 applications. COMS' subscribers can make high quality calls over the internet wherever a high-speed internet connection is available including in wireless hotspots

COMS is an Ofcom authorised Public Electronic Communications Network (PECN) and a member of the Internet Telephony Service Providers Association (ITSPA).

About Billion Electric Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1973 and listed on the Taiwanese stock exchange, Billion Electric Co. Ltd. (Taiex #3027) is one of the leading providers of network equipment and power supply products in the Asia Pacific rim. Since its Communication Division was established in 1992, Billion has re-enforced its investment in developing next generation network equipment and Internet access devices for home, telecommuter, and SME users. We have been awarded a number of honours for our networking products and have acquired a considerable customer base across Europe, America, Middle East and Africa, and in the Asia Pacific markets. For more information, please visit us at www.billion.uk.com (http://www.billion.uk.com).

Press contacts

Richard Bennett (http://www.coms.com/board.html), Corporate Development Director, Coms plc.

+44 (0)20 7148 3148

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