After all the anticipation, the Apple iPhone has now been officially released. Despite rumors that the date will be held off, Apple and AT&T made it available worldwide on June 29th. Alongside Apple, iGoneMobile.com has prepared their iPhone compatible accessories for its arrival with a variety of products.

Brea, CA (PRWEB) June 29, 2007 -- Apple iPhone accessories unleashed at iGoneMobile.com.

After all the anticipation, the Apple iPhone has now been officially released. Despite rumors that the date will be held off, Apple and AT&T made it available worldwide on June 29th. The Apple iPhone will be offered in 4G and 8G memory models. Alongside Apple, iGoneMobile.com has prepared their Apple iPhone compatible accessories for its arrival with a variety of products.

"The iPhone is a highly anticipated product that is revolutionizing the consumer electronic industry on our end and it was definitely exciting to see how this product would pave the way for wireless accessories," said iGoneMobile.com marketing manager Nikki Sutphin.

The Apple iPhone features are impressive, with its Wi-Fi technology, MP3 player and mobile cell phone all rolled into one device. The new Apple iPhone is equipped with web browser, email and Google-enabled maps capability. Unlike the standard keypad found in most cell phone and smart phones, the Apple iPhone has the revolutionary multi-touch screen on its 3.5 inch widescreen display. With its ability to sync with your iTunes library, Apple dubs it as the new "Wide Screen iPod". The iTunes full library, the web and calls can be navigated with the touch of a finger. In connection, iGoneMobile.com now has the car and travel chargers available for the iPhone to help combat the multi-tasker usage.

"I'm always on my iPod and cell phone all the time. If you put those two together, I will for sure need a charger on hand especially when I get the iPhone," said Cal State Long Beach student Orlaine Colmenar.

As far as the Apple iPhone features, it has a sleek design that can fit in the palm of your hands with its 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.46 inches in dimensions. Also, with its multi-touch feature, the screen will need maximum protection from all the interaction it will have. For protection, screen guards and silicone cases specifically tailored to fit the Apple iPhone are also available at iGoneMobile.com.

The new iPhone is sure to be sold out in an Apple and AT&T store near you. For those who do get their hands on the iPhone, keep your phone smudge free with silicone skin cases from iGoneMobile.com.

http://www.igonemobile.com/products/model/Apple_iPhone_accessories.html

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Press Contact: Kathrina Lozano
Company Name:
Phone: 714-265-7332
Website: http://www.igonemobile.com/

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Anyone buying a cell phone as a gift this year should make selling the old one to CellForCash.com a part of their buying decision.

Ocala, FL (PRWEB) June 16, 2007 -- With Father's Day and graduations around the corner, a new cell phone can make the perfect gift. Gift givers upgrading their Dad or the graduate in the family have a rewarding option for disposing of their old cell phones - sell them online at CellForCash.com.

According to industry statistics more than 150 million cell phones will be upgraded this year - that means 150 million will be retired. Most of those retired cell phones will be stockpiled in the junk drawers and closets of America.

"For most people, selling their old cell phone is an afterthought," said James Mosieur CEO of RMS Communications, the company that operates CellForCash.com. "When people upgrade, selling their old cell phone should be part of their buying decision." Prices range from just a few dollars to as much as $300. "With over 600 models listed there's a good chance that the cell phone you're retiring will bring you a couple of bucks" Mosieur added.

The process is easy and can be started before the actual upgrade. Here's how it works. The user finds their old cell phone in the list of phones CellForCash.com accepts; they enter their shipping and payment information; CellForCash.com then sends them a postage paid box to return their old cell phone; after the cell phone is tested a check is sent. The whole process takes 30 to 45 days.

Mosieur recommends that gift buyers start the process at CellForCash.com, determining what the soon to be retired cell phone will be worth and starting a transaction. This will help in determining the budget for the new purchase and get a postage paid box on the way.

"Since the box will take a few days to arrive, users can start their transaction just before they buy their upgrade," said Mosieur.

The market changes so quickly and new cell phone models are introduced nearly every week so there is a chance that your old cell phone has no value. In those instances CellForCash.com will recycle it for free or make it available to victims of abuse and senior citizens through their national partnership with the 911 Cell Phone Bank.

About CellForCash.com
CellForCash.com pays cash for used cell phones, and makes the process simple by displaying the phones it will buy and the prices it will pay for them right on the web site. It also provides sellers with already-addressed, postage-paid mailing boxes. The site lists over 600 models from 21 manufacturers including Motorola, Nokia LG and Samsung. For more information visit the web site at www.CellForCash.com.

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Press Contact: Linda Zimmerman
Company Name: RMS Communications
Phone: 352-369-3888
Website: www.CellForCash.com

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iPhoneWi-FiTV.com and Wi-FiforiPhone.com to Be the Place to Watch 24/7 Movie and Music Video Marathon on iPhone When it Launches Friday

Wi-Fi TV's Free Service Will Be Bolstered by iPhone's Ability to Detect Wi-Fi Hotspots and Flat Rate Internet Access

NEWPORT BEACH, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/28/07 -- The URLs www.iPhoneWi-FiTV.com and www.Wi-FiforiPhone.com will take new iPhone® users directly to Wi-Fi TV Inc.'s (PINKSHEETS: WTVI) page of live content optimized for the iPhone®. To tie-in with the launch, a 24/7 multiplex style movie marathon will be presented, and the live TV stations accessible over the iPhone® will present comedy, horror, sci-fi, drama and classic movies as well as new music videos. Wi-Fi TV will also feature content from such Wi-Fi TV(TM) proprietary stations as The Manifest-Station, REI Channel 247 on real estate investments, presidential candidates and a video on how to join Wi-Fi TV's web site for PCs and TVs for free.

Wi-Fi TV Founder Live On MN1.com Today

Today at 10:45 AM Pacific time, 12:45 PM Central time and 1:45 PM Eastern time the founder of Wi-Fi TV will discuss Wi-Fi TV, the Social Internet TV(TM) platform, and the iPhone® content from Wi-Fi TV on MN1, a leading online news and investment web site. The interview can be heard live online at www.MN1.com

iPhone® Features Complement Wi-Fi TV's Live Content

The iPhone® can detect wi-fi hotspots and access them, and the iPhone® offers users a $20 per month flat rate for unlimited Internet access, according to published reports. These features will help make Wi-Fi TV's live streaming video content, which requires no download space within an iPhone®, appealing to users.

About Wi-Fi TV Inc.

Wi-Fi TV(TM) is a pioneer of TV on the Internet. Wi-Fi TV Inc. has long touted the coming convergence of TV and the Internet, and provided the first online movie in December 1995. The Wi-Fi TV website is the only place on the Internet where you can watch hundreds of TV stations and chat with others watching the same program in a live chat box directly under the viewing screen, and get breaking news for each country and category listed, and download a dialer and make free phone calls and host live video parties all on one website.

Wi-Fi TV Inc. provides Social Internet TV(TM), a new generation TV delivery platform that has a geographic sphere out-distancing any traditional cable or over-the-air TV broadcaster. Wi-Fi TV memberships are free at www.Wi-FiTV.com and include such perks as free online phone calls and free chat and free online parties.

The Company was launched in 1995 and has been publicly traded since November 1997, and has been a pioneer in the delivery of video and books over the Internet.

Press Relations

Wi-Fi TV Inc. has opened a content and technology demo room for the press in Newport Beach, California. For further information contact Colby Marceau, (949) 716-9397, info@wi-fitv.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Any statements made in this press release which are not historical facts contain certain forward-looking statements; as such term is defined in the Private Security Litigation Reform Act of 1995, concerning potential developments affecting the business, prospects, financial condition and other aspects of the company to which this release pertains. The actual results of the specific items described in this release, and the company's operations generally, may differ materially from what is projected in such forward-looking statements. Although such statements are based upon the best judgments of management of the company as of the date of this release, significant deviations in magnitude, timing and other factors may result from business risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, the company's dependence on third parties, general market and economic conditions, technical factors, the availability of outside capital, receipt of revenues and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the company. The company disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement. Wi-Fi TV and Social Internet TV are trademarks of Wi-Fi TV Inc. and all rights pertaining to these names are reserved. iPhone®, iPod®, and iTunes® are registered trademarks of Apple. No relationship between Wi-Fi TV Inc. and Apple exists or is implied. This press release shall not be deemed a general solicitation.

    Contact:

    Colby Marceau
    (949) 716-9397
    Email Contact

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Lawsuit seeks to end Verizon's practice of charging minimum late fees to California customers; claims such fees are illegal under consumer protection statutes that prohibit late fees that exceed actual damages caused by the late payment.

Oakland, CA (PRWEB) June 14, 2007 -- Cellular customers are accustomed to getting hit with extra fees, but a new class action lawsuit alleges that Verizon Wireless's late payment policy takes this too far. When Cathy Gellis paid her $131 cell phone bill a few days late, Verizon Wireless tacked on an additional $5 minimum late fee, resulting in a 154% annual interest rate charge for a payment that turned out to be about nine days late. A class action lawsuit filed June 12 in Alameda Superior Court alleges that such late fees are well in excess of what California law allows.

Marin-based plaintiff's firms Brayton Purcell LLP and Chavez & Gertler LLP are jointly representing Ms. Gellis and the proposed class of affected Verizon Wireless customers in the case titled Catherine Gellis v. Verizon Communications, Inc., Verizon Wireless and Cellco Partnership (Alameda Superior Court, RG 07330354).

"As far as consumer contracts like this are concerned, companies are only allowed to use late payment fees to recoup the actual costs associated with the late payments. We believe that these late fees are wildy inflated relative to that standard, with the intent and effect of having the fees operate as a profit center, charging California users millions in extra penalties in order to pad Verizon Wireless's bottom line," said Brayton Purcell attorney Peter Fredman.

Verizon Wireless imposes the late charges pursuant to a provision of its standard Customer Terms & Conditions that allows for a late charge of 18 percent annually, or a flat $5 fee, whichever is greater. The lawsuit alleges that this provision is in violation of California law, which permits a company to charge preset fees of this type only when it is "impracticable" or "extremely difficult" to ascertain the actual damage.

"It is clear that Verizon does not incur anywhere near a $5 cost for the late payments to which it applies this minimum charge. The company is simply taking advantage of fine print in the contract, the inability of individual customers to bargain for their rights, and the fact that consumers are locked into these contracts for 1-2 years and have no choice but to pay," said Mark Chavez, of the class action firm Chavez & Gertler. "Fortunately, California law protects consumers against this unconscionable use of late fees."

According to the complaint, the actual carrying costs that Verizon Wireless incurs in connection with a late payment are well known to Verizon, and the $5 minimum fees are applied automatically by billing software. "Verizon Wireless may be entitled to charge a fair interest rate for the period of time the payment is late," Mr. Fredman explains, "but that's all they can charge in situations like this, where the fee is imposed without any human action at no discernible cost to Verizon". The complaint alleges that "the $5 minimum late fee drastically exceeds the actual cost to Verizon Wireless in every instance in which it is applied."

Mr. Fredman also noted the fundamental unfairness of these late fee practices because they result in disproportionately higher late charges to customers with lower bills without corresponding expense. For example, Verizon Wireless charges the same $5 late fee to a customer who pays a $40 bill five days past the due date as they would charge to a customer who pays a $300 bill 30 days past the due date.

Current or former Verizon Wireless customers can contact Peter Fredman, Esq. at 415-898-1555.

About Brayton Purcell
For over 24 years, Brayton Purcell has helped clients protect their legal rights in the face of losses such as illness, injuries, and harm to family members. The law firm enjoys a national reputation for the high quality of its personal injury and product liability work. For more information about Brayton Purcell's legal practice, call 1-415-898-1555 or visit the firm's web site at http://www.braytonlaw.com

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Press Contact: Peter Fredman
Company Name: Brayton Purcell
Phone: 415 898-1555
Website: http://www.braytonlaw.com

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GIPS Releases Remote Extension 5.0 IP-PBX Softphone Enabling Superior Quality VoIP Features

SAN FRANCISCO, June 12/- Latest GIPS Softphone is Ideal for Mobile & Teleworkers to Connect to Enterprise Phone Systems, See Demo at VON Europe Booth 615

Global IP Solutions (GIPS), the leading provider of embedded media processing solutions, announced today the release of their enterprise softphone, Remote Extension 5.0. The improved softphone incorporates GIPS industry recognized wideband codec iSAC, which is an adaptive VoIP codec that delivers full, robust audio in both high and low-bit rate applications. In addition the new version of Remote Extension supports such advanced features as PC to PC voicemail, call recording and now operates on a wider array of hand held devices.

"Remote Extension is like having your work phone with you anywhere you need it," said Gary Hermansen, President and CEO, Global IP Solutions. "Whether on a PC or a mobile device, this latest version of our world class VoIP softphone possesses all the features of an IP-PBX telephone, while delivering the added benefits of mobility and flexibility."

GIPS Remote Extension allows a remote or mobile worker to securely connect to any corporate phone system, without having to establish a VPN. With GIPS renowned high-quality voice processing technology, Remote Extension is an ideal solution for enterprises with road warriors and teleworkers, enabling them to overcome difficult network conditions and allowing them to be an available element in the workplace even when they are away from the office.

For more information visit http://www.gipscorp.com/re

About Global IP Solutions

Global IP Solutions (GIPS) offers multimedia technologies for real-time communications over packet networks. GIPS enables companies to deliver IP applications that offer the highest quality user experience, as well as revenue-enhancing opportunities. GIPS provides best-in-class voice and video quality and fidelity in end-to-end IP communications with robustness against packet loss for service providers, enterprises, applications developers, network equipment, gateway and chip manufacturers. Companies using GIPS' products include Nortel, Skype, WebEx, Yahoo!, AOL, EarthLink, BlueCross/BlueShield and other key players in the VoIP market. GIPS is a member of the Intel(R) PCA Developer Network, the Motorola Design Alliance, Symbian Platinum Partner Program and Texas Instruments' third party developer network. GIPS is headquartered in San Francisco and offices in Santa Barbara, Stockholm, Hong Kong and Boston. More information is available at http://www.gipscorp.com

Web site: http://www.gipscorp.com

Source: Global IP Solutions

John Gallagher,
Public Relations of Global IP Solutions,
+1-415-746-1155,
pr@gipscorp.com

Contacts:

Marketing:
John Gallagher
USA
Phone: 415-746-1155

Company Information:
Name: Global IP Solutions, Inc.
Address: 301 Brannan Street, 6th floor
City: San Francisco
State: CA
ZIP: 94107
Country: USA
Phone: 415-397-2555
FAX: 415-397-2577
http://www.gipscorp.com

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With prices starting at $499, iPhone shoppers may want to sell their old cell phone using CellForCash.com to help cover some of the cost.

Ocala FL (PRWEB) June 25, 2007 -- A May poll by research firm M:Metrics revealed that about 19 million U.S. cell phone users are ready to fork over as much as $599 for the new iPhone. CellForCash.com wants to help every one of those iPhone buyers pay for their purchase.

"Many people don't realize that their old cell phone has a value," says James Mosieur, CEO of RMS Communications the company that operates CellForCash.com. "The price of the iPhone puts it out of reach for a lot of people; CellForCash.com may help make it affordable."

CellForCash.com buys over 600 models of cell phones and with prices ranging from $5 to over $300 chances are your cell phone will have some value. For instance a Samsung T509 that T-Mobile gives away for free will fetch $21 at CellForCash.com. A Motorola RAZR v3xx that sells for $79 on the AT&T Wireless website is worth $63 when you sell it at CellForCash.com.

"CellForCash.com is a natural place to start when shopping for a new cell phone" says Mosieur, "in this market $20 could make the difference between getting the phone you want and settling for the one you can afford."

Selling an old cell phone to CellForCash.com is quick and easy and can be started before the new cell phone is purchased. Here's how it works. The user finds their old cell phone in the list of phones CellForCash.com accepts; they enter their shipping and payment information; CellForCash.com then sends them a postage paid box to return their old cell phone; after the cell phone is tested a check is sent. The whole process takes 30 to 45 days.

CellForCash.com wants you to be ready when the iPhone goes on sale on June 29th so they are encouraging shoppers to start the process of selling their cell phones now. "Cell phone shoppers can accomplish two things if they start right way. First they can see what their old cell phone is worth; second they can get a box on the way," said Mosieur. "Since the box will take a few days to arrive, it's a good idea to start their transaction just before they upgrade."

The market changes so quickly and new cell phone models are introduced nearly every week so there is a chance that your old cell phone has no value. In those instances CellForCash.com will recycle it for free or make it available to victims of abuse and senior citizens through their national partnership with the 911 Cell Phone Bank.

About CellForCash.com
CellForCash.com pays cash for used cell phones, and makes the process simple by displaying the phones it will buy and the prices it will pay for them right on the web site. It also provides sellers with already-addressed, postage-paid mailing boxes. The site lists over 600 models from 21 manufacturers including Motorola, Nokia LG and Samsung. For more information visit the web site at www.CellForCash.com.

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Press Contact: JAMES MOSIEUR
Company Name: RMS Communications
Phone: 352-369-3888
Website: www.cellforcash.com

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Mozeo has fully integrated mobile advertising into their text messaging services and offerings.

Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) June 5, 2007 -- Mozeo has fully integrated mobile advertising into their text messaging services and offerings. Mozeo is becoming one of the fastest growing mobile communities, and can now enable businesses to tag all Mozeo messages with their direct advertisement. Advertising campaigns can be targeted locally and nationally through the Mozeo network.

With the growth and widespread usage of text messaging, Mozeo is at the forefront of enabling dynamic mobile communication services. Mozeo currently offers two great services on their website Mozeo TxTCast and Mozeo GoGroups. Through Mozeo's TxTCast anyone can create a text message broadcast and send it out to the world. TxTCasts are perfect to promote a band, blog, bar or restaurant, almost anything imaginable. Through Mozeo Go Groups, anyone can reply to everyone, it's the best way to connect directly to a group of friends. When a message is sent, everyone receives it. When someone responds, everyone receives it. People are free to communicate together using simple text messaging.

Now with Mozeo Mobile Advertising, all messages sent can be tagged with a simple ad. It is direct, yet unobtrusive, to get a marketing message across. All tags appear separated from the main message, yet easily readable and always in direct view of the end user. The marketing opportunity created truly enables the mobile phone as a direct medium to touch consumers. The potential of reaching customers directly is now easily and readily available to anyone.

Since the launch of all their services, Mozeo's user community has been on a steady path of growth and success. This growth has a lot to do with Mozeo's services being free of charge, free of spam, and easy to use with no special software or downloads. In addition, all major mobile phone carriers are supported in the United States, making Mozeo a widespread phenomenon.

As more users continue to flock the site, Mozeo is finding a niche in helping businesses, of all sizes, market to their customers. Any business, can create a TxTCast, gather a list, and market to people who want their products. "It's the most direct way for me to keep in touch with my customer base" says Jay Chandley a pizza shop owner in New York City. Now offering mobile advertisements can give any client a full mobile marketing package.

So what's next for this exciting startup? As Business Development Manager, Stacey Jacobs, puts it, "You have not seen anything yet". "Mozeo labs are flourishing with great new ideas that will be launched over the next few months, so stay tuned".

In a world of constant communication and connectivity via the mobile phone, Mozeo is powering mobile lives.    

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Press Contact: Nick Fruscello
Company Name: Mozeo, LLC
Phone: (315) 882-2560
Website: http://www.mozeo.com

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Ringtone.com, LLC announced that its site has been certified to display the TRUSTe Privacy Seal. By displaying the TRUSTe Privacy Seal Ringtone.com demonstrates its commitment to protect consumer privacy and foster trust online.

St. Cloud, MN (PRWEB) June 2, 2007 -- Ringtone.com, LLC announced that its site has been certified to display the TRUSTe Privacy Seal. By displaying the TRUSTe Privacy Seal Ringtone.com demonstrates its commitment to protect consumer privacy and foster trust online.

TRUSTe, the leading privacy certification and seal program recognized by Forrester research, awards its privacy seal only to companies that complete the rigorous TRUSTe certification process and agree to comply with TRUSTe's consumer dispute resolution process.
The TRUSTe Privacy Seal communicates to consumers that Ringtone.com has posted a privacy statement and that its information gathering and dissemination practices follow guidelines for notice, choice, access, security and redress outlined in the Federal Trade Commission's Fair Information Practices. Specifically, Ringtone.com agrees to:

•    Disclose their information gathering and dissemination practices;
•    Give consumers choice to limit any secondary uses of their personal information through opt-in or opt-out;
•    Provide consumers with access to their personal information to correct any inaccuracies; and
•    Ensure that reasonable security mechanisms are being used to protect the data that is collected.

"We are pleased to join TRUSTe in supporting responsible information practices online," said Robert Weber, CEO of W3i, "Our goal is to continually improve the user experience so we earn their trust for a positive, on-going relationship; and an important part of this is to follow the TRUSTe certification guidelines."

About Ringtone.com
Ringtone.com is a subscription-based mobile entertainment site for the socially-conscious. As one of the fastest growing mobile content providers, Ringtone.com provides Ringtones, Wallpapers, Social Networking Tools, Text Services, and more to its users. It is compatible with all major carriers: Cingular (AT&T), Sprint, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, Nextel, Boost Mobile, Alltel, and Cellular One/Dobson. Ringtone.com is a W3i company. To learn more about Ringtone.com, visit www.ringtone.com.

About W3i
W3i delivers proven downloadable content solutions. With over 15 million unique users each month, W3i provides a receptive consumer base for customized, targeted marketing programs including software marketing, lead generation, display advertising and product placement. The three Weber brothers, owners of W3i, are recent winners of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2006 Award in the Minnesota and Dakotas region. To learn more about W3i, visit www.w3i.com.

About TRUSTe
TRUSTe helps consumers and businesses identify trustworthy online organizations through its Web Privacy Seal, Email Privacy Seal and Trusted Download Programs. An independent, nonprofit organization celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2007, TRUSTe certifies more than 2,000 Web sites, including the major internet portals and leading brands such as Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Nestle, Intuit and eBay. TRUSTe resolves thousands of individual privacy disputes every year. To learn more about Internet privacy visit www.truste.org.

Press Contact:
Deborah Childers
W3i Holdings, LLC.
deborah.childers @ W3i.com
320-257-7571

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Press Contact: Deborah Childers
Company Name: Ringtone.com, LLC
Phone: 320-257-7571
Website: www.ringtone.com

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"And on the 29th day of the sixth month, when the sun was at its lowest point in the sky, the Phones appeared, one after another, each in its tasteful white box without any adornment whatsoever. And the People rejoiced, for they had been waiting a long time and could wait no longer. A great unboxing occurred across the land and many two-year service contracts were entered into."

Read more at: http://blogs.business2.com/netly/2007/06/the_one_true_ph.html

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Leading website resource for comparing residential VoIP provider solutions www.whichvoip.com today announced that over 1,000 user VoIP service reviews and ratings have been submitted to their site, helping consumers select the most suitable VoIP phone service solution for their needs.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) May 30, 2007 -- Whichvoip.com announced today that over 1,000 consumers have submitted VoIP reviews and VoIP ratings on their website http://www.whichvoip.com. The website enables VoIP users to post evaluations of their experiences with both their VoIP phone service and their VoIP provider. These VoIP reviews provide a powerful insight for consumers interested in switching to VoIP phone service, also known as broadband phone service, internet phone service, or digital voice service. WhichVoIP.com is one of the leading resources on the internet for providing relevant information on VoIP technology and includes a comprehensive searchable database of the major VoIP providers, their VoIP solutions and their available VoIP features.

The consumers that post a VoIP review at WhichVoIP provide a rating for different aspects of their VoIP phone service, including phone service reliability, phone sound quality, ease of ordering, ease of set up, phone service features available, value for money and overall customer service. Consumers also have the option to write their own personal comments about their experiences with VoIP as well as their VoIP provider. These VoIP reviews enable other consumers to obtain unbiased evaluations from actual users of the service, before they commit to a particular VoIP service provider. VoIP technology is an incredibly fast growing industry with market research firm IDC recently releasing a report forecasting that residential VoIP subscribers will skyrocket from the current 10 million users today to 44 million in 2010.

"The unbiased VoIP reviews and VoIP ratings at Which VoIP.com enable the consumer to read about other user experiences and determine if VoIP is suitable for their needs," WhichVoIP.com Director Anthony Campbell stated. "More and more people are considering switching to VoIP phone service, from their regular landline service, but are faced with the uncertainty of a new or unknown technology. One of our main goals is to help educate readers on how VoIP works, the great cost savings of using VoIP for your phone service, and the ease of making phone calls over their broadband internet connection. The VoIP reviews submitted by actual broadband phone service users enable other interested consumers to make informed decisions on which VoIP provider and VoIP solution to select."

Numerous VoIP provider companies have been appearing over the last 2 to 3 years, with many different VoIP plans and solutions to choose from. VoIP consumer reviews provide an invaluable resource for helping the consumer make the right decision. In addition to the VoIP reviews, the WhichVoIP.com website also contains a detailed explanation of VoIP and how it works, all the latest news, explanations of the various features that are available with this technology, a forum where users or potential users can ask questions and find answers, and much more. This information along with the free VoIP plan search engine ensures that consumers can select the plan that is best for them.

About WhichVoip.com

WhichVoip.com is based in Seattle, WA. The company consists of experts in the VoIP and telecommunications field, utilizing their knowledge to ensure consumers understand VoIP technology and have the information available to choose the best VoIP phone service for their needs.

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Press Contact: ANTHONY CAMPBELL
Company Name: WhichVoIP.com
Phone: 425-503-4098
Website: http://www.whichvoip.com

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Classifieds on-the-go merges the two fastest growing technology segments--online classifieds and mobile phones

Woodland Hills, CA (PRWEB) June 19, 2007 -- Gumiyo and edgeio announced today their cooperation to bring online classifieds into the mobile space. Commencing with edgeio's extensive real estate section, Gumiyo will deliver listings to interested people on the go, making those listing accessible to mobile, online buyers. In seconds, buyers can review listings on their phones--photos and all--and connect directly with the sellers.

True to the company's tagline "Connecting Buyers and Sellers," Gumiyo gives edgeio sellers added methods, including text-messaging and web-activated telephony, that enable buyers to reach them directly from a mobile listing. Consequently, targeted listings are not only available to buyers anytime and anywhere, but sellers are available to those buyers anytime and anywhere. The result is the true goal of a classified listing--a connection between a buyer and a seller as quickly and as efficiently as possible.

"edgeio has built a significant classified listings platform. We have APIs for inbound and outbound traffic. Gumiyo is leveraging our APIs to deliver a compelling experience to sellers and buyers, across the mobile platform." Said edgeio CEO Keith Teare. "In the future it should be possible for Gumiyo to build mobile applications across all listings verticals, using MMS, SMS, WAP, Widgets and many other user interfaces."

"Our partnership with edgeio is very complementary and it makes perfect sense," says Shuki Lehavi, CEO and co-founder of Gumiyo. "edgeio is committed to innovation in the world of online classifieds, and has enabled a rich set of open APIs that we can use. This is a big reason why we've been syndicating Gumiyo listings to them since day one. Now, edgeio sellers can enter the mobile space with little to no effort."

About Edgeio
edgeio is a leader in online listings platforms. The company's vision is to provide an open platform that enables listings providers, advertisers and other content providers to interact with users across all platforms. Products include edgedirect, edgeio.com (and its Chinese sister site mulu100.com) and edgeio marketplaces plus a rich set of APIs. edgeio is based in Palo Alto, Calif. and was founded in 2005 by Keith Teare, the company's chairman of the board and chief executive officer, and Michael Arrington, a member of edgeio's board of directors. For more information see http://www.edgeio.com/

About Gumiyo
Gumiyo connects buyers and sellers by extending the traditional online marketplace to mobile phones. Always on and always connected, Gumiyo provides a marketplace that links buyers and sellers in real-time who connect, communicate, and complete the deal.

Founded by Shuki Lehavi and Rich Abronson in Woodland Hills, CA, Gumiyo is committed to revolutionizing the mobile consumer-to-consumer commerce experience. For more information please visit http://www.gumiyo.com/

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Press Contact: Richard Abronson
Company Name: Gumiyo, Inc.
Phone: 8184582025
Website: http://www.gumiyo.com/

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eBay Alerts Make it Easier for Mobile Consumers to Bid More and Win More

LAS VEGAS, NV, June 14, 2006 - eBay today introduced eBay Alerts, an extension of eBay Wireless which enables users to win more listings on eBay even while on the go. eBay Alerts, unveiled at the fifth annual eBay Live! Community Conference, notify users with eBay listing updates through phone calls, text messages and instant messages, and allow users to bid on auction-style listings from their wireless devices.

"As consumers' lifestyles become more mobile, eBay Alerts help by driving more demand to our sellers and making it easier for our buyers to stay involved in the auction process before an item listing closes," said Eric Shoup, group product manager of eBay Wireless.

eBay buyers can elect to receive a phone call alerting them that three minutes remain before a listing ends. The service gives buyers an easy and convenient way to check an item's status or place bids by phone. This feature will be available in July and will be rolled out as a pilot program. The phone call alerts are powered by UnWired Buyer, provider of an event-triggered, voice-based e-commerce platform and a member of the eBay Developers Program.

In addition, eBay buyers can choose to receive bidding update alerts and bid on items via text messages on mobile phones. Known as SMS alerts, users can receive "outbid" and "item ending soon" text messages for any item they choose and can re-bid via SMS. There is a nominal fee associated with SMS alerts of $0.25 for up to 10 messages per item that will appear on the user's cell phone bill. SMS alerts will become available during the week of June 11th. VeriSign delivers eBay's SMS alerts in the U.S. using VeriSign's Intelligent Messaging Network.

Similarly, buyers can now receive "outbid" and "item ending soon" alerts using AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, or MSN Messenger for any of the items they are bidding on. This service will also be available via Skype in 2007. As a part of this free notification service, eBay will send a link leading back to the item on eBay, where buyers can increase their bid if they wish. This service becomes available at the end of June.

At this time, eBay Alerts are available in the U.S. only. Links for all three methods have been added to item pages across the eBay site, so buyers can simply choose any or all types of alerts for a particular item. Plus, users can set their overall preferences in "My eBay" to receive a text message or instant message.

For more information, go to: http://wireless.ebay.com/

About eBay

Founded in 1995, eBay created a powerful platform for the sale of goods and services by a passionate community of individuals and businesses. On any given day, there are millions of items across thousands of categories for sale on eBay. eBay enables trade on a local, national and international basis with customized sites in markets around the world. Through an array of services, such as its payment solution provider PayPal, eBay is enabling global e-commerce for an ever-growing online community.

eBay is The World's Online Marketplace®.

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Leading Provider of Next-Generation SIP Services Announces White Label Product, Hires Telecommunications Industry Veteran to Lead Reseller Effort

Newtown, PA (PRWEB) May 23, 2007 -- Junction Networks, a provider of next-generation SIP services, today made two announcements demonstrating momentum in its hosted PBX reseller program. First, the company is launching a new white label product allowing resellers to offer Junction Networks' VoIP platform via their own websites in an environment formatted to their unique branding schemes. Junction Networks also announced that Internet voice technology industry veteran, Tim Cleves, has joined the growing company as manager of channel sales.

Through Junction Networks' Hosted PBX, small businesses can reap the benefits of a $25,000 enterprise class VoIP telephony platform at a fraction of the cost of a traditional PBX, IP PBX or key system. Features offered by Hosted PBX include auto-attendant, extension dialing and voicemail, and click-to-call from a website. Because this is a fully-outsourced solution, small businesses do not need to invest in PBX hardware or on-site change management support. The only upfront investment is a SIP compatible phone, which can even be a free software-based phone. Customers can also place free calls within SIP calling networks and they receive unlimited SIP addresses.

Designed on an open standard, the SIP-based platform also enables remote office environments (users can utilize the phone system wherever there is an Internet connection), unlimited extension-to-extension dialing, SIP addresses in private, customizable domains and voicemail-to-email notification. In addition, Junction Networks' Hosted PBX customers do not pay for individual seat licenses, only for minutes used.

"In many cases, customers don't use all the extensions they purchase, yet they are paying exorbitant prices," Robert Wolpov said. "Junction Networks customers pay for service as they go and save hundreds of dollars a month that they would otherwise spend on unused capacity."

Junction Networks' Hosted PBX reseller program allows resellers to purchase its services with no start-up costs, at a discount off direct retail prices, create custom packages and set their own prices for customers, including "per-seat' fees if they so chose. Resellers who are not prepared to meet one of the four commitment levels can purchase individual packages at a discount rate and can scale up at any time. This, along with the ability to customize packages for each client, enables the resellers to more effectively set and control their own profit margins as well as to serve customers with immediate needs and limited investment capital.

The white label program will allow users to re-brand Junction Networks' existing management portal, including graphics and color schemes, by submitting a custom style-sheet to be applied to Junction Networks' functional portal. Resellers who already operate their own communications management portals can integrate all or part of Junction Networks portal through the web services open source API. This includes billing, call detail records and phone number databases

"It is important for resellers to provide as seamless a package as possible to their customers," Wolpov said. "Junction Networks' white label program web services API give them the opportunity to further develop and maintain their brands by offering a management portal and user interface that appears as if they built and designed it themselves."

Cleves is a natural choice to lead Junction Networks Hosted PBX reseller program. He was previously the head of sales and marketing for Broadband Properties, the leading source of information on digital and broadband technologies in the fiber-to-home area. He has also worked as a technology manager for GenSage, inc. a genomics company, and InterPort Communications, a New York-based ISP, where he was manager of dedicated sales.

"Tim is a natural fit for our team as experience is a major differentiator for Junction Networks," Wolpov said. "The leadership team at Junction Networks is made up of industry veterans of who posses an extensive base of technical knowledge and truly appreciate the importance of developing new applications that can help customers better meet their business goals."

About Junction Networks
With more than 2,500 customers, Junction Networks is one of the largest providers of business class VoIP services to small and medium-sized enterprises. Using the most innovative applications available, Junction Networks provides high-end, multi-functional, Internet-based communications options that are easily adaptable to the needs of the growing business. Junction Networks' unsurpassed ability to leverage open standards, such as SIP, enables it to seamlessly integrate new functionalities into existing, scalable platforms so it can offer the benefit of enterprise-class broadband voice and data communications at a fraction of the typical cost.

Contact:

Josh Berkman
Kwittken & Company
646-747-7158

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Phone: 800-801-3381
Website: http://www.junctionnetworks.com

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iPhone Mobile Mob provides users with complete, up to date news, reviews and downloads for the new Apple iPhone. Users can also see the iPhone side by side with some its competitors as well as participate in the iPhone Forum where they can post their favorite features for the iPhone as well as ask for help. iPhone Mobile Mob also will provide users with tutorial articles and videos on how to better use their iPhone and also accelerate the learning curve so they can more quickly use the full potential of their iPhone.

Bend, OR (PRWEB) June 14, 2007 -- Are you one of those die-hard Apple fans waiting eagerly for the release of the new Apple iPhone on June 29, 2007? Well, you will want to check out iPhone Mobile Mob, http://www.iphonemobilemob.com, a savvy, well-designed, sleek website with the latest information about Apple's latest new invention. Here users can learn all about the different features of the new iPhone, check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page, and the latest news on iPhone compatibility and related software developments.

One of the best new websites about the Apple iPhone, http://www.iphonemobilemob.com offers up to date information on this all-in-one hand held device, including the latest Apple commercials on television, YouTube videos, and press releases. You can also find out how the new iPhone stacks up against some of the iPhone competitors by reading the comparison reviews.

iPhone Mobile Mob founder, Corey Bruhn, had this to say about iPhone Mobile Mob: "iPhone Mobile Mob is for cell phone enthusiasts looking for the next big thing in cellular phone technology, the Apple iPhone. The purpose of iPhone Mobile Mob is to not only educate users on the great features of the iPhone, but to also provide a forum for users to discuss new iPhone applications and receive help on using their own iPhones. iPhone Mobile Mob will offer tutorial articles and videos to help users become more comfortable using all the great features of their iPhone."

At iPhone Mobile Mob, iPhone users can buy accessories including Bluetooth 2.0 headsets, V-Moda Vibe earphones, and also other Apple products such as Apple TV and 80GB Apple iPods. With detailed product information including reviews, news, an in-depth knowledge base section, and an interactive forum, iPhone Mobile Mob is fully prepared and waiting for the release of the new iPhone, which it will soon be selling online along with software applications and iPhone games. Check out iPhone Mobile Mob, http://www.iphonemobilemob.com, for the latest iPhone news, accessories and downloads.

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Press Contact: COREY BRUHN
Company Name: iPhone Mobile Mob
Phone: 5416106447
Website: http://www.iphonemobilemob.com

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Wirefly's top 3 best-sellers aren't just stylish cell phones with great features -- they offer something that helps individuals express themselves and their style even further: The Motorola RAZR, the BlackBerry Pearl and the LG Chocolate all come in a variety of colors.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) May 24, 2007 -- Wirefly, an online leader in one-stop comparison shopping for cell phones and wireless phone plans, announced the top 10 most popular cell phones this Spring. The Motorola RAZR, the BlackBerry Pearl and the LG Chocolate top the list. All three models are available from Wirefly in a selection of bold colors.

"Our top 3 best-sellers aren't just stylish cell phones with great features -- they offer something that helps individuals express themselves and their style even further: The Motorola RAZR, the BlackBerry Pearl and the LG Chocolate all come in different colors, which accounts for a lot of their popularity," said Brian Westrick, Wirefly's president. "Wirefly is seeing a strong and growing trend -- robust sales of colorful cell phones that appeal to different tastes while providing the same strong feature sets."

Westrick continued, "Several brands had offered color versions of individual cell phone models in the past, but the Motorola RAZR franchise blazed a trail in this regard. Its ongoing re-release in new colors and designs has helped the RAZR, which debuted in 2004, extend its unprecedented reign as America's most popular cell phone."

According to Wirefly, the Top 10 hottest cell phones in the Spring of 2007 are:

1. Motorola RAZR (all colors)
2. BlackBerry Pearl (all colors)
3. LG Chocolate (all colors)
4. Samsung A900M
5. Motorola i850
6. Motorola Buzz ic502
7. Sanyo Katana (all colors)
8. Sony Ericsson w810i
9. Nokia 5300 XpressMusic
10. Motorola v325i

Wirefly.com has increasingly become a bellwether for consumer trends in wireless, as tens of thousands of people purchase cell phones and rate plans on Wirefly every month after comparing hundreds of phone models from all the major carriers. With that many shoppers, Wirefly has great insight into the hottest trends and more importantly, consumer buying behavior in the wireless market today.

About Wirefly

Launched in 2003, Wirefly (www.wirefly.com) is an online leader in one-stop comparison shopping for cell phones, wireless service plans and wireless accessories. Owned and operated by InPhonic, Inc. (NASDAQ:INPC), Wirefly is an authorized dealer for every major cellular carrier, including Cingular Wireless, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile and Sprint. Wirefly also offers discounts and services not available in retail wireless stores, including real-time online order status and tracking, and the guaranteed lowest price - online or anywhere else -- on cell phone devices from Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, LG, BlackBerry and many other cell phone handset manufacturers. Wirefly.com has been named Best of the Web by Forbes magazine as the "best all-around number portability portal" and "Best in Overall Customer Experience" by Keynote Performance Systems. For more information on Wirefly, its wireless products and its services, visit www.wirefly.com.

"Safe Harbor" Statement -- Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, this press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors, which could cause actual operating results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, are detailed in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission made from time to time by the Company. This press release and statements are current as of the date of the individual announcements and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date thereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Press Contact: Media Relations
Company Name: Wirefly
Phone: 202-333-0001
Website: http://www.wirefly.com/phones/

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Gaboogie (http://gaboogie.com) announced today that its alternative to traditional conference calling now includes SMS-based notifications to all mobile users, and one-click updates of user phone book entries.

Vancouver, Canada (PRWEB) June 5, 2007 -- Gaboogie (http://gaboogie.com) announced today that its conference calling platform now includes SMS-based notifications to all mobile users and automated updates of phone book entries.

"Up to one third of participants in conference calls are accessing calls via mobile phones," said Gaboogie Co-Founder Daniel Gibbons. "We're ensuring that these users receive instant notification when they're added to a Gaboogie conference call."

"A key selling point of Gaboogie is that our service calls conference call participants automatically, instead of making users remember dial-in numbers and PINs. Our one-click phone book update feature ensures that conference call attendees have complete control over which number Gaboogie calls them at, simply by clicking a link in the email invitation."

Gaboogie users can call participants for the same low rate in over 70 countries, including the US, Canada, all EU countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and many other locations in Europe, the Americas and Asia.

Gaboogie: Start On Time
www.gaboogie.com

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Press Contact: Daniel Gibbons
Company Name: Gaboogie
Phone: (604) 629-7992
Website: http://gaboogie.com

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When a minute's not a minute
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Motorola has introduced its next-generation RAZR² series of mobile phones. These handsets pack in cutting-edge features such as CrystalTalk technology, ...

AARP members press legislators on drugs, cell phones
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While Ms. Savino and Ms. Hyer-Spencer agreed with AARP's positions on cell phones and drug costs, Lanza took issue with the group's proposal to force drug ...

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Reliance Communications to provide telecom coverage to 2,34000 ...
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SpeedyPin.com Phone Cards Announces $500 International Student Scholar Award

Blog Press Release
Press Release from:
Eric Itzkowitz

2007/05/23 - San Diego, CA -- Phone Cards ,a pioneer in retailing prepaid phone cards online and in the development of Instant PIN Delivery, has announced the launch of its inaugural $500 International Student Scholar Award. The International Student Scholar Award is a scholarship for international students currently attending a college or university in the United States. Applicants will compete in a short essay contest for a chance to win $500 (USD) of financial assistance to help cover some of their higher learning expenses.

The primary purpose of the International Student Scholar Award is to show support to the international student community, a valuable member of the SpeedyPin.com Phone Cards family for nearly a decade. "The primary purpose of the International Student Scholar Award is to show support to the international student community, a valuable member of the SpeedyPin.com Phone Cards family for nearly a decade," states SpeedyPin's Eric Itzkowitz. "Helping international students who broaden cultural, intellectual, and educational perspectives on campuses across America is very important.

About Phone Cards , a 1st-USA.com Phonecards, Inc. Company, has been serving customers on the Internet since 1997. The Company's growth has been fueled by a simple commitment: to sell reliable phone cards that offer discount rates and deliver the minutes they promise

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