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myPhoneCompany to Provide Enhanced 911 Services to Its VoIP Customers

Posted on: Tuesday, 12 July 2005, 12:00 CDT

myPhoneCompany.com, a division of Sipmedia LLC, one of the nation's most established VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) providers, has announced, effective immediately, the firm can provide Enhanced 911 (or E-911) services to its customers in more than 2,200 rate centers serving more than 180 million people in the U.S.

E-911 allows emergency service operators to identify the physical location and phone number of the caller, which is an important safety aspect if the caller is unable to speak to the emergency operator or the call gets disconnected. myPhoneCompany provisions E-911 services using the underlying E-911 infrastructure of Level 3 Communications, a wholesale VoIP provider that currently offers E-911 services that encompass approximately 66 percent of all U.S. households.

"myPhoneCompany's VoIP phone service now features E-911 capabilities," said Alan Levy, founder and CEO of Sipmedia. Mr. Levy added, "As a result of our decision to partner with Level 3, our services can accommodate E-911 today, ahead of most nationwide VoIP providers."

"For widespread adoption of VoIP to occur, consumers must trust that it can replicate the emergency calling capabilities of conventional home telephone services," said Myrle McNeal, senior vice president of Consumer Voice Services for Level 3 (Nasdaq: LVLT). "Level 3 has made a significant investment in building a VoIP offering that features E-911 infrastructure covering nearly two thirds of all U.S. households, and is pleased to be offering this capability to Sipmedia."

The rapid increase in VoIP subscribers has highlighted concerns about access to emergency services. Unlike traditional telephone service providers, many of the largest VoIP companies today are not E-911 compliant and may have a difficult time accomplishing this requirement under the FCC's timeframe.

"myPhoneCompany can provide our entire VoIP service offering to resellers and nationwide distribution channels looking for a completely outsourced VoIP offering which includes 12 calling features, softphone, customized website, and provisioning," said Mr. Levy.

Furthermore, Mr. Levy said, "Providing a true communications experience has always been the hallmark of myPhoneCompany's VoIP offering and E-911 is an essential part of that experience."

Consumers, agents and interested parties can learn more about E-911 and sign up for service at www.myPhoneCompany.com or by calling 800-672-6922.

About Sipmedia

Sipmedia LLC, (www.sipmedia.com) is an Internet Phone Company, provides carrier grade dial tone and global voice services under the brand myPhoneCompany.com and other private label brands. Sipmedia's mission is to enable users to enter the "Voice as Information" age with exciting, reliable and affordable communications services for everyone with broadband access.

About myPhoneCompany

Sipmedia LLC, under the myPhoneCompany brand is redefining phone service by offering consumers, small businesses, and agents an affordable alternative to traditional telephone service. For more information about myPhoneCompany, please visit www.myPhoneCompany.com.

Sipmedia, the Sipmedia logo, myPhoneCompany, the myPhoneCompany logo and are trademarks of Sipmedia LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: Business Wire

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