Ascalade announces that it has begun shipping its Companion Simple VoIP phones to a European service provider for use with its exclusive Internet communication application. The customer's application, specifically configured to the Companion Simple, will offer its subscribers a quick and simple solution for making VoIP calls.

Ascalade collaborated with its customer to ensure its exclusive VoIP application is configured to work seamlessly with the Companion Simple, thereby allowing its European subscribers immediate access to VoIP calling options without the need to download a separate Internet communication software. A user can simply connect the corded Companion Simple VoIP phone to their USB port to make calls through the customer's Internet calling application. Aside from increasing ease-of-use, the Companion Simple also features High Definition sound which offers increased audio clarity for an enhanced interference-free experience.

Shipments of the Companion Simple VoIP phones have commenced and will be available under the customer's brand name to its service subscribers.

Featured Highlights:

• 32KHz audio processing (high definition audio)
• Make Skype and SkypeOut calls
• Receive Skype and SkypeIn calls
• Function buttons and a numeric keypad on the handset
• Support for Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP operating systems