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VoIP company 8X8 moving in the fast lane

8X8, Inc., a popular voice, video, mobile, and web conferencing service provider was named one of the fastest growing tech companies in North America. Deloitte LLP awards their Technology Fast 500 ranking to companies like 8X8 that...

By Rebecca Atwood - Oct 20 10:47 AM add a comment

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8x8's Virtual Office VoIP services prove success

After successfully creating the third largest residential real estate firm in the U.S., Keller Williams also proves how 8x8's VoIP services provide them with a successful phone system. Find out more below in the complete press release: Keller...

By Rebecca Atwood - Jul 27 12:00 AM add a comment

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Vonage Holding Corp. to settle IPO litigation

Vonage Holdings Corp. in Holmdel, NJ announced today that they have reached an agreement "in principle" to settle their IPO litigation. Complete details are included below in their press release. HOLMDEL, N.J., June 17, 2009...

By Rebecca Atwood - Jun 17 12:00 AM add a comment

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How to save with business VoIP from 8x8, Inc.

With the current state of the economy 8x8, Inc. provides us with a press release that highlights how fast-moving start up companies, are saving a bundle with their business VoIP product. Enjoy the full press release below.SANTA CLARA, Calif.,...

By Rebecca Atwood - Jun 3 12:00 AM add a comment

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Vonage's plan of compliance accepted by the NYSE

HOLMDEL, N.J., April 27, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Vonage Holdings Corp. (NYSE: VG), a leading provider of broadband telephone services, today announced that the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") has accepted the...

By Rebecca Atwood - Apr 27 12:00 AM add a comment

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EBay admits to overpaying for Skype

In an article from the Times EBay admitted that it over paid for the internet telephone company Skype. EBay spent 2.6 billion dollars in 2005 to acquire the company and it still has yet to show a profit. Even though the there are currently about 200...

By jkdog - Oct 5, 07 12:00 AM add a comment

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Vonage to pay Sprint $69.5 million in damages

For the second time in less than a year Vonage loses another patent infringement lawsuit. Vonage has been ordered to pay Sprint $69.5 million in damages plus a 5 percent royalty on future revenue for violating 6 of its patents. If both cases hold up...

By jkdog - Sep 26, 07 12:00 AM add a comment

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Skype - VoIP telephone service and so much more

If you have any interest at all in low-cost "Internet phone service," or free Web-based voice, text, and video chatting, and haven't yet used Skype, you really should check it out. In a few short years, Skype has grown from "one of those Web...

By Noah Kravitz - Sep 11, 07 12:00 AM 2 comments

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SunRocket’s demise, cautionary tale for VoIP users

As of August 5, SunRocket, the Vienna, Virginia based VoIP company ceased operations and discontinued service to its estimated 206,000 customers. While it was at one time the second largest stand-alone VoIP company after Vonage, SunRocket could not...

By phonedog - Aug 17, 07 12:00 AM add a comment

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Packet8 Virtual Office Ranked Most Popular SMB Hosted VoIP

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), provider of Packet8 residential, business and video Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone services, today announced that a recent report by telecom research firm AMI...

By phonedog - May 17, 07 12:00 AM add a comment

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Vonage will continue to operate as usual during patent dispute

HOLMDEL, N.J., April 9, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Vonage Holdings Corp. (NYSE: VG), a leading provider of broadband telephone service, today stated that it views the Court of Appeals' granting of a temporary stay on...

By phonedog - Apr 9, 07 12:00 AM add a comment

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SunRocket Breaks Through 200,000 Subscriber Milestone

VIENNA, VA - April 2, 2007 - SunRocket, one of the nation's fastest-growing Internet phone service providers, today announced it has eclipsed 200,000 residential subscribers - a testament to the rising strength of the category and the firm's...

By phonedog - Apr 2, 07 12:00 AM add a comment

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Packet8 Virtual Office VoIP Phone Services to U.S. Army Installation

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), provider of Packet8 residential, business and video Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone services, today announced it will be providing Packet8 Virtual Office...

By phonedog - Mar 29, 07 12:00 AM 1 comments

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Packet8 now offers international virtual numbers

SAN JOSE, Calif., 2007 Spring VON Conference, March 21 /PRNewswire- FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc., provider of Packet8 broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and videophone communication services, today announced the availability of International...

By phonedog - Mar 21, 07 12:00 AM add a comment

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8x8, Inc. Now Shipping Packet8 Tango Video Terminal Adapter

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 2007 SPRING VON CONFERENCE -- 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), provider of Packet8 broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and videophone communication services, today announced it has begun...

By phonedog - Mar 20, 07 12:00 AM add a comment

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SunRocket Teams with Hallmark Insights to Launch New Member Referral Program

VIENNA, VA - March 15, 2007 -SunRocket, one of the nation's fastest-growing Internet phone service providers, once again redefines what is possible when it comes to enhancing the customer experience by announcing that our popular RocketRewardsSM...

By phonedog - Mar 15, 07 12:00 AM add a comment

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SunRocket and American Telecom Services Bundle Certified DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone with VoIP Service

VIENNA, Va., and CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.-March 6, 2007-SunRocket, one of the nation's fastest-growing Internet phone service providers, and American Telecom Services, Inc. (AMEX: TES), a leading provider of converged communications solutions, today...

By phonedog - Mar 6, 07 12:00 AM add a comment

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8x8 Inc. Chairman and CEO to Speak at the B. Riley and Co. 8th Annual Las Vegas Investor Conference

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), provider of Packet8 broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and videophone communication services, today announced that its Chairman and CEO Bryan R. Martin will...

By phonedog - Feb 28, 07 12:00 AM add a comment

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Vonage Comments on Verizon Patent Litigation

HOLMDEL, N.J., Feb 26, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- In the last week, several media reports have inaccurately speculated on the outcome and impact that Verizon's patent litigation now being heard in U.S. District Court in...

By phonedog - Feb 26, 07 12:00 AM add a comment

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MoreThan 94 percent of Vonage U.S. Subscriber Lines Now Have E911

HOLMDEL, N.J., Jan 29, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Vonage America Inc., a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp., (NYSE: VG), a leading Internet telephony provider, today announced that more than 94 percent of its U.S....

By phonedog - Jan 29, 07 12:00 AM add a comment

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Vonage Launches V-Access

HOLMDEL, N.J., Jan 22, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Vonage subscribers with "home away from home" needs or who have friends and family around the world, have a new, more affordable way to stay in touch thanks to Vonage's...

By phonedog - Jan 22, 07 12:00 AM add a comment

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8x8 Partners with World Telecom Group to Offer Packet8 VoIP Services

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 2007 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW -- 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), provider of the Packet8 residential, business and video Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone services, today announced it has signed a...

By phonedog - Jan 11, 07 12:00 AM add a comment

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Vonage and EarthLink Team up

HOLMDEL, N.J., Jan 08, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Vonage Holdings Corp. (NYSE: VG), a leading provider of broadband telephone service, today announced that one of its subsidiaries, Vonage Network Inc., has signed a...

By phonedog - Jan 8, 07 12:00 AM add a comment

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8x8, Inc. Introduces Packet8 Tango Video Terminal Adapter

LAS VEGAS, 2007 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), provider of Packet8 (packet8.net) broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and videophone communication services, today introduced its next...

By phonedog - Jan 8, 07 12:00 AM add a comment

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VoIP customer service is a concern

The explosive growth of residential VoIP services may be outstripping the VoIP companies’ ability to keep up with the growing number of customer service complaints, noted TRAC in a recent edition of Newsday. "The issue of customer service is one...

By phonedog - Dec 11, 06 12:00 AM 2 comments

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8x8, Inc. Continues Its Videophone Visist with Santa Tradition from Children's Hospitals

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), provider of Packet8 broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and videophone communication services, today announced it is continuing its holiday season tradition of...

By phonedog - Dec 6, 06 12:00 AM add a comment

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Vonage Customers Can Leave A Message with Santa

HOLMDEL, N.J., Nov 27, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Vonage America Inc., a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp. (NYSE: VG), a leading broadband telephony provider, today announced that throughout the Christmas season...

By phonedog - Nov 27, 06 12:00 AM 1 comments

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GetConnected Provides In-Store Activation for Vonage Customers at Retail Locations

BOSTON, Nov 09, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- GetConnected today announced a relationship with Vonage America Inc., a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp. (NYSE: VG) and a leading provider of broadband telephone services, to offer in-store activation of...

By phonedog - Nov 9, 06 12:00 AM add a comment

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8x8 Awarded New Voice over IP (VoIP) Technology

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), provider of Packet8 broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications services, today announced it has been awarded a new U.S. Patent for VoIP...

By phonedog - Nov 6, 06 12:00 AM add a comment

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Vonage Makes Digging Safe for its Customers

HOLMDEL, N.J., Oct 30, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Vonage America Inc. a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp. (NYSE: VG), a leading broadband telephony provider, today announced that its customers can now dial 811 from...

By phonedog - Oct 30, 06 12:00 AM add a comment

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