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June - July 2007

With the purchase of any Packet8 Freedom Unlimited residential plan (either the monthly unlimited plan at $24.99 per month or the annual unlimited plan at the awesome price of $199 a year - paid up front), you get your first month free and a free Uniden 165 phone. 

This is the free phone that Packet 8 is giving away to all new residential unlimited subscribers.  It is a "whole house" phone system that can be expanded with up to 10 cordless handsets.  This is an outstanding phone and a really exceptional freebie! 

To make sure you get this free gift, use the coupon code bpublic-govoip.  Here is where to go to subscribe to Packet8 VoIP service.  If you wish, you can call them at 888-688-1686. 

Although the price of Packet8 monthly unlimited residential service has gone up from $19.99 per month to $24.99 a month, Packet 8 is still one of the best deals for high quality VoIP service.  I have used Packet8 internet phone service for over two years now, and am still totally satisfied with the quality of service and value for the money.  I highly recommend Packet 8 internet phone service to anyone who wants hassle-free, excellent quality unlimited home phone serrvice!

 

May 2007

Packet 8 now provides a free softphone to all residential VoIP subscribers.  This is a software based internet phone that installs on your laptop or PC.  The nice thing about a softphone is that it allows you to take your home phone with you when you travel.  Most VoIP providers charge extra for softphone service, but Packet8 makes it available for free.  Once you have your Packet8 account, simply download the softphone and start making and receiving calls (from your primary Packet8 phone number) directly from your laptop.  To subscribe to Packet8 internet phone service or to find out more about it, use this link.  Take your laptop (with the installed softphone) with you when you go on vacation or travel on business, and have your home telephone with you at all times.  This is much more convenient than taking your VoIP adapter with you, and allows those who stay at home to keep using the phone.  The softphone service knows your Packet8 number, so all calls within the US and Canada are free!  For best results, purchase a headset with microphone or a usb telephone to use with it.  All that is required is a broadband internet connection to your laptop!

Here are the current specials from packet8:

Get FREE ACTIVATION, FREE Uniden 165 and FREE First Month!*

Virtual Office: Get $19.99 Off First Month Per Physical Extension.

Optional: NO EQUIPMENTCHARGES with 2 Year Agreement!

Video Phones just $99.99 No Rebate Required!

 

 

March-April 2007

Need a fax line?  Packet8 now has dedicated VoIP fax service available.  For $9.99 per month, you can get a dedicated FAX line for your home.  This gives you 300 minutes of outgoing faxes and an unlimited number of incoming faxes for a lot less money than the phone company would charge you for a fax line.  This fax plan is called Packet8 Freedom Fax, and it is for residential subscribers only.  When you add fax service to your residential plan, Packet8 sends you a new VoIP adapter for use with your fax machine.

If you need internet fax service for your business, check out Packet8 Fax extension.  This service costs the same as the Freedom fax service for home use.  You can either use the second phone line port on your existing Packet8 business phone or order an additional adapter.

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Packet8 is offering their Videophone for $99 right now, after a $100 rebate.  The DV326 is an awesome phone that offers real time video with other Packet8 videophone subscribers.  This is a really cool thing to have if you talk frequently to friends and family who live far away.  It's the next best thing to being there!  The rebate on the videophone is only running for a limited time, so if this is something you've been considering - get it now!

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Big savings on Packet8 VoIP phones

Packet8 has some of the best VoIP telephones available.  They are made especially for Packet8 by Uniden, one of the best phone makers in the world.  Packet8 phones are designed to work seamlessly with your Packet8 VoIP service, and they integrate with all of Packet8's features.  When you buy a phone to go along with your Packet 8 VoIP service, you can easily use internet phone service throughout your house.  These phones include a built in VoIP adapter and are expandable.  You can add up to 10 cordless handsets to these phones, giving you VoIP service in every room of your home.  No telephone wiring is necessary, so you can place the expandable handsets anywhere there is a power outlet. 

Here are the current deals on Packet8 phones:

Uniden Special Offers

$30 instant rebate on Uniden UIP1868.

$50 additional mail-in rebate on Uniden UIP 1868.

$100 instant rebate on Uniden UIP165P.

$30 additional mail-in rebate on Uniden UIP165P.

And here is a picture of these excellent phones:

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January-February 2007

Big news for Packet8 this year.  On January 11, 2007 8X8 (the company that delivers the excellent Packet 8 VoIP service) announced that they have partnered with World Telecom Group (WTG).  This partnership is in the form of a Master Reseller Agreement, and it will result in a big surge in new business for Packet 8 within the small and medium business arena. 

Packet8 is the leading SMB VoIP telephone service provider within the United States now, with over 5,000 business subscribers.  Packet 8's business VoIP service is called "Virtual Office", and consists of a true "managed" VoIP PBX system.  This is a money-saving product for small and medium businesses who want to have all the features and capabilities of an enterprise-level phone system without the hassle and expense of managing such a system in house. 

Packet 8 Virtual Office is a smart and inexpensive choice for any small to medium sized business.  This robust phone system allows even the smallest business to seem like a huge corporation to callers, who get that all important professional "first impression" when they call.  Virtual Office works with a minimum of three lines and is easily scalable as your business grows.  It gives small businesses the capability to use an auto attendant, call routing, call forwarding, personal voice mail, call hold, call transfer, etc...  The best part is that there is no complicated central phone system to manage, and it's extremely portable.  It's also very affordable.

If you own a small business, or are responsible for managing telecommunications within your company, check out all that Packet8 Virtual Office has to offer and you might just decide to switch!

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October 2006

There are a couple of good Packet8 internet phone service deals this month, offered through 8X8 by Packet 8 marketing partners.  Packet8 is one of the best internet phone service providers for the money - offering high quality service and really low rates!  Here are this months VoIP Deals with Packet8:

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Packet8 Deal #1 - Through Telebay

Get a free VoIP internet phone service adapter (the small device that makes everything work) and a free month of service when you sign up for Freedom Unlimited Residential Plan through this Packet8 link.  Also available through this link is a $19.99 discount off of each Packet8 Virtual Office extension.  Virtual Office is a money saving internet phone service plan for small businesses.  You can also get the famous Uniden Whole House internet phone system (highly recommended) for just $49.99 when you purchase new internet phone service through this link.  Also available is a Packet8 Video Phone system for only $99.99 after a $100 rebate. 

For all the above, be sure to use coupon code telebay-govoip to get your special Packet8 deals!

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Packet8 Deal #2 - Through Linkshare

These Packet8 deals are available for the month of October:

With all new Packet8 internet phone service plans purchased through this Packet8 link, you get an automatic $19.99 discount.  In addition, you can get a free Uniden phone with the purchase of Packet8's Freedom Annual plan ($199 per year for unlimited local and long distance - great deal!!!).  You can also get $30 off of a Uniden VoIP phone system.

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September 2006

Packet8 is still offering this great VoIP deal this month:

Get FREE Adapter and FREE First Month Service!*

$19.99 Off Each Virtual Office Extension!

Get Uniden Whole House VoIP Phone System for just $49.99!**

* Applies to Freedom Unlimited residential plans only.

Click here to get it!

If you're interested in the really cool videophone system (an exclusive of Packet8), here's the latest deal:  Packet8 VideoPhone for only $149.99 and monthly subscription of $19.99

Not sure about Video Phone service?  Here's something to think about.....

Let's say you live in the United States, and you have relatives in Mexico (or anywhere outside the U.S. - it doesn't matter).  These relatives have a broadband internet connection, and you want to be able to talk with them and see them more often, but travel is sooooo expensive.  Sign up for Packet8 VideoPhone service at $19.99 per month and buy a video phone for $149.99.  Have your relatives sign up for the $19.99 per month video phone plan too, and also purchase a videophone.  You both receive the phones and set them up.  Since you now have VoIP telephone service, you cancel your landline telephone service (savings of $50 per month???).  Since you are both on the packet8 network, and both have video phone service, you can call each other as often as you want (and video-talk as long as you want), for no extra money!!!  

Video Phone is a great way for relatives and loved ones to stay in touch (both via voice and "live video").  This is the "Jetsons" come to life!!!  Without the price of an expensive airline ticket, you can bring your international loved ones right into your living room any time you want - for a super low price of less than $20 USD per month!!!! 

Packet8 is the leader in video phone service for residential subscribers, and the special videophone they sell is exclusive to Packet8 subscribers.  The 4" display allows you to see "real time" friends and relatives while talking to them. 

Packet8's video phone also serves as a regular telephone and VoIP adapter.  You can use this system to make all your phone calls and do away with your traditional "land line" phone system!

 


August 2006

Pre-Order Your VideoPhone Today — While Supplies Last!

The Packet8 VideoPhone delivers high-quality, clear full-motion video and delay-free audio over any broadband (high-speed Cable or DSL) Internet connection. So, seeing your family and friends is as easy as dialing their phone number. With the Packet8 VideoPhone, you’ll always be able to see the faces of the important people in your life, even if they live clear across the continent. The VideoPhone is a plug-and-play unit that does not require a monitor or TV, a keyboard, mouse, microphone, speakers or computers. It is a powerful stand-alone videophone unit that has many great features, including:

  • Regular dialing to other Packet8 VideoPhone subscribers for video calling or any regular telephone for a traditional audio-only call
  • High-quality CCD camera
  • Up to 30 frames per second video quality
  • 5” High-quality LCD screen
  • Audio/Video output for larger, external screen display
  • Audio/Video input for external video sources like digital camera, camcorder and DVD/VCR player
  • And much more Act now!

Reserve your Packet8 VideoPhone before it is too late because quantities are limited. The VideoPhones will be ready for delivery to your home or business within the next 6-8 weeks. Please allow additional time for delivery.

 

Softalk™ Launched – Make voice and video calls over your PC or Laptop

Softalk is a computer-based application which allows you to use your PC or Laptop to make voice and video calls over your high speed internet connection. Softalk is available in two great plans:

Softalk Basic – Allows you to make FREE calls to other Packet8 users. Simply order your Softalk Basic online and receive a unique account number and password. Then, start making your voice and video calls online! It’s easy to use and not to mention it again, IT’S FREE!

Softalk Premium – This plan will provide you with a telephone number to call not only Packet8 users, but also anyone in the world. For the low cost of only $5.99 a month, plus a one time activation charge of $9.99, you will receive 500 inbound/outbound local and long distance minutes in the US and Canada. International calls will be billed at the assigned per minute rate (international rates listed on our website). With the Softalk Premium Plan you also enjoy all the added features such as Voicemail, Voicemail to Email, E911, Caller ID plus many more additional features!

 


 

July 2006

Get FREE Adapter and FREE First Month Service!*

$19.99 Off Each Virtual Office Extension!

* Applies to Freedom Unlimited residential plans only.

This month's Packet8 deal is available through http://www.savewith8.com.  Use this coupon code to get the deal:  bpublic-govoip

July 2006 8X8 News:

In an open letter to shareholders on July 5, 8X8 chairman and CEO Bryan Martin discussed the following points:

  • Packet 8's small business hosted IP PBX service called Virtual Office is experiencing rapid growth.  It is mainly sold to small businesses with 3-30 lines, but lately several medium to large businesses have purchased the service, and 8X8 expects this trend to continue.  Virtual Office saves businesses an average of 50% on phone bills, and many companies now using traditional phone service and PBX systems are looking to switch to VoIP in an effort to cut costs.

  • Packet8 video phone service is a unique and amazing offering, and this service has drawn a large customer base.  Packet 8 has had trouble keeping a supply of the special DV326 videophone, and now confirms that this product will be available again in August.  Customers can "pre-order" the videophone this month for August delivery.

  • Unlike most other VoIP service providers, Packet8 internet phone service is developed with the company's own internally developed technologies.  In 8X8's opinion, these technologies enable them to provide the high "quality and reliability of service that is second to none".  As proof of Packet8's excellent quality of service, many thousands of small businesses are dedicated Packet8 VoIP subscribers, relying on internet phone service as their only telephone service.  Packet 8 would not have such a large following of business VoIP subscribers if the quality wasn't there.  Businesses cannot afford to have telephone service issues and would not put up with sub-standard telephone service.


June 2006

Get FREE Activation, FREE Adapter and FREE First Month Service when you sign up with Packet8 service through this link ...

you only pay shipping & taxes!*

* Promotion applies to Freedom Unlimited residential plans. If ordering Uniden system, equipment charges apply.


Limited Time Instant Rebate on Uniden UIP1868P Whole House Phone System for use with Packet8 Residential Service.


From PRNewswire-FirstCall - SANTA CLARA, Calif.

On June 13, 2006 8x8, Inc. announced it has been awarded US Patent No. 7,035,935 for technology related to the routing of telephony data within hosted VoIP business services, such as Packet8 Virtual Office. 

"We are pleased and proud to have been awarded this patent for the technology incorporated in our Packet8 Virtual Office and similar hosted IP-PBX services," said Bryan R. Martin, 8x8 chairman and CEO. "More and more businesses are making the switch from traditional PBX phone systems to hosted business VoIP services. Technological achievements, such as those in this invention, that provide scalable, cost-effective, user-friendly control over communications networks, are vital to the successful deployment of hosted VoIP business phone services."

Since its establishment in 1987, 8x8 has been awarded sixty-one (61) United States patents covering a variety of voice and video communications technologies.

 

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