Nortel is helping subscribers of the Bermuda Telephone Company stay connected regardless of their location with more efficient voice, data and multimedia services. Through the implementation of Nortel carrier VoIP technology, BTC subscribers can use their Bermuda number outside the island to stay connected wherever they are, accessing a suite of advanced IP services like personal call routing and inexpensive long distance calls.

360networks has further expanded its wholesale VoIP footprint by adding 33 new rate centers in Dallas, TX. With this latest expansion, 360networks can now provide its full suite of wholesale VoIP services to 1,214 rate centers with the ability to reach over 57 million people in the western US.

360networks' VoIP360 solutions provide reliable, quality services to a vast population across the states with its ever expanding reach. It is 100% IP-based and runs on the company's wholly owned 17,200-mile, fiber-optic backbone. Customers and business professionals alike can access 360networks' platform with a single IP connection and feature server. For maximum flexibility, 360networks offers users an a la carte menu of services such as dedicated IP connectivity, DIDs, CNAM, 911, origination and termination services.

ACN has launched its VoIP Phone Service with Video Phone in Puerto Rico, marking the company’s expansion into the Latin America market. VoIP phone service is the newest advancement in telecommunication tools. It uses the customer’s broadband computer connection to channel telephone calls. ACN Digital Phone Service utilizes VoIP technology and saves customers money with free calls to the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada for a low monthly rate. Each customer has their own phone number, which can be the same one they’ve already got if they switch to ACN Digital Phone Service.

360networks has expanded its VoIP coverage into California. This expansion will add 238 new rate centers serving Los Angeles, San Diego and the surrounding areas. With these new rate centers, 360networks can now provide its full suite of VoIP services in 1,172 rate centers covering more than 54 million people.

360networks' VoIP360 solutions provide maximum reach, reliability and quality of service. It is 100% IP-based and runs on the company's wholly owned 17,200-mile, fiber-optic backbone. Customers can access 360networks' platform with a single IP connection and feature server. For maximum flexibility, 360networks offers customers an a la carte menu of services such as dedicated IP connectivity, DIDs, CNAM, 911, origination and termination services.

VoiceNetworkx announces its entry into the public marketplace. Completing the entry into the public marketplace is the next step in VoiceNetworkx strategic positioning, marketing, development and growth as one of southern California and North America's fastest growing providers of wholesale telecommunications and broadband services.

VoiceNetworkx is a Data and Voice over Broadband Technology Company based in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. VoiceNetworkx' focus is to develop and market VOIP products and services, and internet technologies applications across the Americas. The Company's model is based on the development of distribution channels for business applications and services. VoiceNetworkx focuses research and development on the business trends that signal opportunity for positioning technology products and services for the Small and Mid-Size Businesses as well as select government and multinational enterprise size clients, and provides a robust architecture and quality of service that no traditional DSL provider can deliver.

SureWest announces the deployment of Alcatel-Lucent's IMS-based VoIP for Consumers solution to support its newly launched SureWest Digital Phone VoIP service in the Northern California region. SureWest Communications provides local telephone, long-distance, Internet, wireless, digital TV and commercial high-speed data services in Northern California and in the metropolitan Kansas City area.

SureWest is migrating its network from a traditional Class 5 switch-based infrastructure to an IP network, including IMS, for advanced services. IMS is an architecture that provides end-users with anytime, anywhere personalized services based on the blending of voice, video and data content. IMS makes blended lifestyle services, such as video, interactive gaming, telephony, Push-to-Talk and messaging available from any device and across all networks.

Zcom has developed proprietary technology to provide a complete solution for Broadband telecommunications, including international dialing from home, office, and cellular phones. VOIP- Broadband phone service offers a way for consumers and businesses to make local and long distance phone calls via the internet.

Zcom and its subsidiaries mission are to develop VOIP technology for increased functionality, greater flexibility, improved productivity, and increase the growth in Zcom's revenue. Zcom will become a well-known brand and respected provider of Broadband Phone service by offering our customers:

• Worldwide access for their Broadband Phone Service
• WIFI phone access

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360networks is expanding its coverage into the state of Iowa by adding 67 new rate centers to its network and providing access to high-quality, cost-effective consumer and enterprise VoIP services to Des Moines, Council Bluffs and the surrounding areas.

With the addition of Iowa, 360networks now covers 913 rate centers across the western states serving over 33 million business and residential customers.

360networks' VoIP360 solutions provide maximum reach, reliability and quality of service. It is 100% IP-based and runs on the company's wholly owned 17,200-mile, fiber-optic backbone. Customers can access 360networks' platform with a single IP connection and feature server. For maximum flexibility, 360networks offers customers an a la carte menu of services such as dedicated IP connectivity, DIDs, CNAM, 911, origination and termination services.

Sogetel has purchased Occam’s Broadband Loop Carrier 6000 solution to complete a significant upgrade to its network, enabling the service provider to offer VoIP and IPTV services to its subscribers. Sogetel maintains offices in Nicolet, St. Paulin, Lac Etchemin, St. Liboire and other locations in the province of Quebec.

Sogetel maintains 26,000 access lines and offers subscribers landline and wireless local and long distance phone service and high-speed broadband services. Engineers are deploying Occam equipment at more than 35 sites across Sogetel’s service area, with a plan to offer VoIP and IPTV over Occam BLC blades. Sogetel has purchased Occam’s BLC 6252 POTS and ADSL2Plus combo blade and BLC 6214 ADSL2Plus blade. Sogetel is also using BLC 6450 blades to accommodate 10G transport rings to accommodate IP traffic increases.

Although VoIP may be on its way to widespread adoption, research indicates that many US businesses haven’t yet taken steps to increase security for VoIP systems, reports In-Stat. As businesses extend their IP telephony deployments to locations beyond the LAN, securing the VoIP infrastructure will become increasingly important, the high-tech market research firm says.

Recent research by In-Stat found the following:

• Over 80% of survey respondents have deployed some type of VoIP solution in their companies.
• Between 2007 and 2010, 168 million IP PBX lines will be shipped into the business premises.
• Usage of collaboration and conferencing products that leverage VoIP is increasing.

Speakeasy announced the company will now allow customers to choose their broadband provider with any of Speakeasy's voice services. Speakeasy has historically required voice customers to use Speakeasy broadband service for best quality of service. This new broadband service offering was created to give small businesses more flexibility to fit their specific needs. Speakeasy's policy is different from other companies in the industry, who either require customers to use their broadband service, or only offer off-net voice services.

Speakeasy is continually looking to provide more viable communications options that meet the needs of small businesses. In 2005, Speakeasy launched its hosted VoIP service and recently announced Integrated Voice to accommodate customers who want keep their existing phone system.

Phonetime is accelerating the expansion of its telecommunications network. This expansion comes as a direct result of two consecutive months of record revenue, totalling nearly $25 million, and the anticipated continued growth due to the integration of the recently acquired Symphony Telecom. The 2008 year-to-date revenue is 80% higher than the first two months of 2007 and already surpasses the entire Q1 - 2007 revenue of $21.3 million.

Phonetime has placed orders with Alcatel-Lucent, its main switching hardware provider, as well as other key suppliers for its VoIP network infrastructure in Toronto. Phonetime is also in the process of completing the move of its telecommunication switches into new network co-location facilities built specifically for them by Bell Canada. These new facilities are maintained by the same property management and security service used by Bell. The new space is double the size of Phonetime's previous location and allows for continued expansion into the foreseeable future.

Global Crossing announced a three-year contract with Michael Page to interconnect the company's offices and operations in Brazil and Mexico. Under the agreement, Global Crossing will provide IP VPN services, VoIP Outbound services and managed network services in Brazil and Mexico, as well as local access services in Sao Paulo, where the company's network hub for the region is located. Headquartered in London, Michael Page specializes in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions within client companies around the world.

XO Communications has expanded its installed base of Acme Packet Net-Net session border controllers to support its wholesale service provider VoIP customers. XO’s wholesale VoIP services enable service providers to originate and terminate customer voice calls throughout the United States with a single connection to the XO IP network. This service helps XO’s service provider customers reduce costs in markets where they offer service, enter new markets more quickly and more efficiently manage voice traffic on a nationwide basis.

Ribbit is ready to unveil its first consumer service code-named "Amphibian," the service transforms any physical phone into a physical/virtual "dual world" phone, enabling consumers to use their current phone plans in any number of new and evolving Web environments. Amphibian which will be available in the second quarter of 2008 is the first of many applications in a new technology category dubbed "voiceware." Ribbit also announced the opening of a new online marketplace for voiceware applications being developed in partnership with its 2,500-plus developer community. Ribbit unveiled all three - the new category, product, and marketplace at the DEMO 08 Conference, a premier launch venue for emerging technologies.