8×8 Selects TMONE for Inbound and Outbound Telesales Services
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — 8×8, Inc. , the Packet8 broadband Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, announced it has appointed TMONE, a VOIP customer acquisition firm based in Iowa City, IA, to provide inbound and outbound telesales services for its Packet8 residential and business internet phone service offerings.
TMONE is an all inclusive direct marketing company that caters to CLEC’s, ISP’s and VOIP providers looking to cost-effectively expand and enhance their acquisition channels with telemarketing. The TMONE marketing suite includes blended inbound/outbound call center services, database marketing, direct mail, e-mail and internet marketing. Boasting superior inbound conversion rates and fully integrated outbound tele-sales, TMONE delivers an overarching marketing message via multiple high response direct marketing channels to ensure maximum penetration into its client’s target market. TMONE’s contact center services are complimented by its list marketing and project management divisions.
“We are honored that 8×8 has chosen TMONE to supplement its sales and marketing efforts,” said Anthony Marlowe, President & CEO of TMONE. “With 8×8′s technological expertise in VoIP and the increasing market penetration of IP telephony, our team is well poised to expand Packet8′s marketing efforts.”
TMONE will provide direct marketing support for the entire Packet8 family of internet phone services and products — residential, VideoPhone and Virtual Office small business solutions. In addition to service plans ranging from $19.95 to $49.95 per month, 8×8 provides endpoint devices for Packet8 subscribers including the Uniden Whole House VoIP Phone System, the Packet8 Broadband Consumer VideoPhone and the Virtual Office business-class hands free telephone.
“TMONE has earned a well deserved reputation as a telecom subscriber acquisition specialist and we are pleased to partner with them in this telesales initiative,” said 8×8 Vice President of Marketing & Sales Huw Rees.
About TMONE(R)
Located in Iowa City, IA TMONE is a principle provider of direct marketing for the information and telecommunication service industries. Specializing in new customer acquisition, the company consults and provides services to ESP’s, CLEC’s, ISP’s, RBOC’s, Cable CO’s, MSO’s and VoIP providers in search of an accountable marketing solution. The companies’ project management division coordinates multi-channel integrated sales & marketing efforts utilizing strategic database marketing, contact center services, direct mail, and internet marketing. TMONE’s first class contact center technology ensures that TMONE has the reach necessary to execute a multitude of integrated marketing and web enabled contact center approaches.
About 8×8, Inc.
VoIP (voice over internet protocol) service provider 8×8, Inc. offers internet-based telephony solutions (http://www.packet8.net/) for individual residential and business users as well as small to medium sized business organizations. In addition to regular Packet8 VoIP service plans, priced as low as $19.95 per month for unlimited anytime calling to the U.S. and Canada, 8×8 now offers the Packet8 DV 326 VideoPhone, the industry’s first stand alone broadband consumer videophone. Packet8 Virtual Office, 8×8′s VoIP system for small to medium sized businesses, is a hosted PBX solution comprised of powerful business class features. For additional company information, visit 8×8′s web site at http://www.8×8.com/.
NOTE: 8×8, the 8×8 logo, Packet8, the Packet8 logo and Packet8 Virtual Office are trademarks of 8×8, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
8×8, Inc.
CONTACT: Joan Citelli of 8×8, Inc., +1-408-687-4320, orJCitelli@8×8.com; or Ethan Z. Davis of TMONE, +877-868-2586, ext 762, orEDavis@TMone.com
Web site: http://www.8×8.com/