BROADVOICE ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF ITS BROADBAND VOICE SERVICE FOR CONSUMERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES

New Company offers unlimited calling at unprecedented value

LOWELL, MA, April 1, 2004 - BroadVoice, a new kind of Communications Company, today announced the immediate availability of its voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) service. Coupled with an existing high-speed Internet connection, the company's service allows consumers to make and receive phone calls anywhere in the world. Subscribers benefit from unlimited domestic calling options, lower international rates, and a suite of advanced features not found with either traditional telephone service or other VoIP providers.

The announcement, which occurred at the Voice on the Net (VON) conference in Santa Clara, CA introduces an unprecedented value proposition to the VoIP community and consumers at large. Entry prices are the best the market has to offer and include an Unlimited In-State plan for just $9.95 a month and an Unlimited USA calling plan for $19.95 a month.

BroadVoice subscribers can choose a direct-dial telephone number from any of the 30 states and 1,300 cities and towns the company currently offers, regardless of the user's geographic location. All BroadVoice accounts come with voicemail, caller ID, call waiting and a suite of 21 other advanced calling features (more than any other VoIP provider) at no additional charge. All features are available through the company’s interactive communications portal.

The BroadVoice service is based on the SIP protocol, allowing the company to accommodate a wide range of end user devices including a small analog telephone adapter (ATA) that allows the consumer to connect the service to their existing telephones.

"BroadVoice is excited to join the VoIP revolution and will do our part to break the chains that have bound consumers to the traditional telephone company," said company co-founder and President David Epstein. “We intend to fundamentally change the way people view their telephones.”

About BroadVoice

Founded in December 2003, BroadVoice is a new kind of Communications Company. Using an existing high-speed Internet connection, BroadVoice service allows customers to make and receive phone calls anywhere in the world. Customers benefit from unlimited domestic calling, lower international rates, and a suite of advanced features not found with traditional telephone service. Additional information can be found at www.broadvoice.com

BroadVoice is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Convergent Networks, Inc., www.convergentnetworks.com

Contact:

Download a copy of this Press Release (PDF format)

Return to Press Releases

Return to Media Room