FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 

 

VoIP CALLING NO LONGER LIMITED
TO JUST A BROADBAND CABLE OR A U.S. ADDRESS


SkyNET Increases Calling Options for International, Residential and Mid-sized Businesses

SPRING HILL, FL - September 10, 2005 -- SkyNET Telesystems, a pioneer in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) local & long distance services, announced today that they are now offering a full range of calling & payment options to subscribers, within or outside of U.S. borders. These additional solutions will allow SkyNET to significantly increase its customer appeal, acquisition and retention rates. Customers can immediately take advantage of inexpensive, long distance phone calling via the Internet. SkyNET's enhancement of its proprietary VoIP technology will allow SkyNET subscribers to make calls on the SkyNET network using any one of three methods. These methods include from any land-line or cell telephone, from any phone connected to a SkyNET-provided broadband device, or from any computer with a broadband connection & using SkyNET's SkyPHONE soft phone solution.

"Up to now, the VoIP-craze of connecting someone's phone to their broadband connection to make calls has been limited in many ways. First, the phone had to be connected to the broadband router with a cable. Second, the caller was limited to calls within the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. But now by using SkyNET, these limits no longer apply" says Diane Hitchens, SkyNET's CEO. "We have cut the cable for callers wanting to use this technology, and continue to break the barriers of local calling areas."

"SkyNET has boldly taken broadband phone service to the next level", states Glyn Jackson, Chief Operating Officer. "Right now, all subscribers of either the SkyNET Unlimited or 1¢ Plans can make calls any of three ways, anytime, with or without a broadband connection. If they wish to use their existing landline phone, they can use SkyNET's toll-free service. If they want to replace or supplement their use of their land-line, they can receive a device free from SkyNET to connect any land-line phone to their broadband connection. Once connected, they may place a call to any of SkyNET's 36 international locations for just the cost of their calling plan. They can use their laptop or desktop PC to access any wireless or cabled-broadband connection and place their call with a USB phone or the SkyPHONE soft phone to anywhere in the world!"

SkyNET's payment options are as varied as their availability to VoIP phone calling. Subscribers of broadband calling have so far been limited to credit card payments. SkyNET accepts payments from credit cards, Pay Pal, e-Check, and in some U.S. locations, can conveniently & securely charge their SkyNET-based calls to their regular, local telephone bill. SkyNET, typically, reserves this bill paying method to its best subscribers a few months after initial sign-up (available to U.S. phone bills only).

SkyNET's ability to reach a vast percentage of U.S. households through more than 1,400 local telephone companies across the country is enabling SkyNET customers the advantage of accessing its VoIP local and long distance services anywhere in the world while being billed to a U.S. phone bill. This gives SkyNET a powerful market advantage in tapping into long distance communication revenues. And, in the U.S. alone, $146 million was spent in long distance communications in 2002, according to Roper ASW. International subscribers can use the services and pay using a variety of other payment options.

"We are excited to be able to offer additional payment choices to our online customers," says Hitchens. Now, with our reach across the U.S. borders for subscribers, our international friends can join the I.P.-based phone craze as well. Other companies are branding themselves as the broadband phone company. SkyNET will be satisfied being the 'No Limits' VoIP phone company."

About SkyNET
SkyNET TeleSystems, and its affiliated companies, provide quality, pre-paid, digital, VoIP long-distance, travel card, and personal 800# services to residential and business customers, domestically and internationally. SkyNET's next-generation technology, unique in its scope, makes it possible for consumers to make long distance calls for rates that have been only possible for larger corporations with sophisticated equipment. SkyNET provides its services directly to consumers, as well as, through affiliate marketing programs. SkyNET TeleSystems is a privately held company headquartered in Spring Hill, Florida. For more information, visit www.skynet-tel.com or call 888-755-8529.

Press Contact:
Tom Hitchens
tom@skynet-tel.com
888.755.8529