8x8 Adds New Features to Packet8 VoIP and Video Broadband Phone

Press Release:

8x8 Adds New Features to Packet8 VoIP and Video Broadband Phone Services

Press Release
News Article February 2005

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. the Packet8 voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, announced the addition of three new calling features for its residential broadband telephone and videophone services.

The new features enhance the functionality of the Packet8 service while providing subscribers with greater flexibility in managing their phone service options. They include:

  -- Phone-Based Management for Call Routing and Voicemail
     Configuration -- With this feature, Packet8 subscribers can manage the
     configuration of their account by phone following voice prompt
     instructions. Options include turning voicemail on or off, setting the
     number of rings before going to voicemail, and forwarding calls to an
     alternate number. These configuration changes can also be implemented
     online by logging on to the "Account Settings" page at www.packet8.com.

  -- Toll Free Service Plan -- Packet8 subscribers can inexpensively acquire
     toll-free number service for business or personal use in conjunction
     with any calling plan. The Packet8 Toll Free Service Plan includes 100
     minutes of inbound toll-free calls and 3.9 cents a minute thereafter
     for inbound calls, regardless of the caller's location. A monthly
     service fee of $4.95 and one-time activation fee of $9.95 applies.

  -- Directory Assistance -- 411 Directory Assistance and Reverse Directory
     Assistance is now available to Packet8 subscribers for a $.75 per call
     fee. Both local and national directory assistance are accessible by
     dialing 411.

Still the only residential VoIP service providing true E911 functionality, Packet8 offers unlimited local and long distance calling to the U.S. and Canada for $19.95 per month along with videophone service priced at $29.95 per month. Features currently available to Packet8 subscribers include:

  -- 3-way Conferencing
  -- Area Code Selection
  -- Call Forwarding
  -- Call Waiting
  -- Call Waiting ID
  -- Caller ID
  -- Caller ID Blocking
  -- Directory Assistance
  -- Enhanced 911
  -- Local Number Porting (LNP)
  -- Online Management & Billing
  -- Personalized Voicemail
  -- Phone Based Management
  -- Toll Free Services
  -- Unlimited In-Network Calling
  -- Virtual Phone Numbers
  -- *69 Call return
  -- *70 Call Waiting Disable
  -- *77/*87 Anonymous Call Blocking
  -- *78/*79 Do Not Disturb

8x8 offers a thirty (30) day trial period to new subscribers for their first Packet8 account. If dissatisfied, subscribers are entitled to a full refund of the equipment cost, activation fee and monthly service fee.

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