8x8 announces the release of a new mobile app for the Android market that enables 8x8 Virtual Office subscribers to use their Android-powered smartphone as an extension of their business phone service.

Available at no additional cost to 8x8 Virtual Office Unlimited Extension and Virtual Office Pro subscribers, the new 8x8 Virtual Office Mobile Android app and service offers capabilities and features including:

• Unlimited inbound and outbound domestic calling over WiFi or 3G networks
• Elimination of international roaming minutes through the use WiFi hotspots for international calls
• Built-in multitasking support and background operation
• Extension dialing, call transfers and 3-way calling
• Direct dial from call logs, contacts and corporate directory
• Access to Virtual Office voicemail, auto attendant and conference bridge services
• Outbound caller ID displays Virtual Office business phone number rather than user's personal mobile phone number

With the 8x8 Virtual Office Mobile Android app and previously released iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad apps, business users can maintain consistently reliable and professional communications with customers, co-workers and colleagues from virtually anywhere, whether in the office using an IP desk phone or on the road with a smartphone.

The 8x8 Virtual Office Mobile Android app is available as a free download from the Android Marketplace and can be used in conjunction with existing Virtual Office service plans at no additional charge.