BOSTON, Mass., September 7, 2006 – What's really driving consumer demand for Internet voice? And what do consumers expect as the market matures? Members of the Internet Voice Campaign (IVC), an alliance of the country's leading Internet voice providers, will answer these and other questions on September 13 at the Fall VON Conference in Boston. The consortium will host a panel discussion entitled “Accelerating Awareness and Adoption of Internet Voice Services,” on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 from 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT.

“Internet voice has reached a tipping point,” said Jim Kohlenberger, executive director of The VON Coalition, the umbrella group for the Internet Voice Campaign. “Early adopters are already benefiting in exciting new ways from this new technology, but now it's time for mainstream consumers to become more aware of VoIP's benefits and features. The Internet Voice Campaign is helping this to happen by hosting discussions and reaching out to media and consumers about the advances in Internet communications.”

The IVC's Fall 2006 VON panel will help elevate Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) adoption by encouraging consumers to take advantage of the technology's cost-saving benefits and next-generation applications.

Further details on the IVC panel at Fall 2006 VON, include:

Wednesday, September 13, 2006, from 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Session: “Accelerating Awareness and Adoption of Internet Voice Services”
More Information: http://www.von.com/schedule_fhsv1154097277.html#fhsv1154097277

Speakers:

• Jonathan Askin, general counsel, pulver.com
• Jim Bagnato, director, Voice Services, EarthLink
• Steve Edwards, chief marketing officer, Sonus Networks
• Cynthia Carpenter, vice president of marketing for Level 3 Wholesale Markets Group
• Jim Kohlenberger, executive director, The VON Coalition
• Christopher Libertelli, director, Government and Regulatory Affairs - N.A, Skype
• Maribel Lopez, vice president, Forrester Research (moderator)
• John Turner, executive vice president & chief strategy officer, USA Datanet

Founded by major Internet voice players, the Internet Voice Campaign seeks to increase adoption of VoIP technology and services. By delivering consistent consumer messaging and strengthening standards, the IVC continues to broaden VoIP awareness on how Internet voice innovations are poised to change the nature of communications.

About The Internet Voice Campaign

The Internet Voice Campaign, part of the VON Coalition, is an alliance of the country's leading Internet voice providers designed to raise awareness and help educate consumers about the benefits of voice services delivered over the Internet. Its mission is to increase adoption and usage of Voice over IP (VoIP) technology and services. The organization is dedicated to dispelling misconceptions about IP-based phone service and addressing topical concerns, such as questions about 911 support issues; privacy and security; power failures and call quality through a series of consumer outreach activities.

Founding members of the Internet Voice Campaign include EarthLink (Nasdaq: ELNK), Google, Level 3 Communications, Pulver.com, Skype, Sonus Networks (Nasdaq: SONS) and USA Datanet.

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