SAN JOSE, Calif. and NICHOLASVILLE, Ky., Aug. 7, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- TeleVoce(tm) a PC telephony software solutions innovator for manufacturers, small office/home office and consumers, and Multi-Link(tm) Inc., a leader in the development and marketing of analog and VoIP telephony devices for home and business, today announced that Multi-Link's smart PC phone adapter for Skype(r) is now Skype-Certified(tm). Multi-Link's TeleVoIP Stick(tm) PC phone communications system, incorporating TeleVoce-Connected(tm) software, automatically routes calls made from a regular phone either to the Internet for Skype calls or over one's landline, depending on the number dialed. The only solution on the market that transparently dials Skype calls directly, the TeleVoIP Stick is the newest addition to Multi-Link's innovative VoIP product suite, including the Skype-Certified Multi-Link Perfectel Handset for laptops and the multi-service provider TeleVoIP Phone for desktops.
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Said Ed Prentice, president and CEO of TeleVoce, "We are delighted with such a successful implementation of the TeleVoce-Connected software platform by our partner, Multi-Link. Multi-Link has combined almost two decades of award-winning telephony device development experience with the latest in PC telephony technology in order to bring to market the first truly intelligent Skype and regular phone adapter. TeleVoce is pleased to have played a role in the development of this ground-breaking VoIP access device which incorporates technology from our TeleVoce-Connected personal communications PC platform. We have been encouraged by early demand for Multi-Link's TeleVoIP Stick by consumers and resellers, and are pleased to include it in our new online store that will be live in August."
"Skype-Certification of the TeleVoIP Stick is a significant milestone in our efforts to bring the power of Internet telephony to consumers and small- and medium-sized businesses worldwide," said Ron Sladon, president and CEO of Multi-Link Inc. "The unique design of the TeleVoIP Stick with TeleVoce's decision engine software, allows us to optimize the user's phone experience, while providing access to enhanced Internet telephony features through Skype, simply and transparently. The TeleVoIP Stick is not only a more practical way to access Skype, it is the only smart way. With Skype now offering free phone call promotions for users in the USA and Canada, this is a great time for new or existing users of Skype to install the Skype-Certified TeleVoIP Stick on their desktop so that they can just pick up their phone and dial as they always have."
The TeleVoIP Stick is "teaching old phones new tricks"(tm) by bringing the power of Internet telephony to homes, dorm rooms and small office/home offices around the world. The TeleVoce-Connected PC-based software provides a decision engine for the TeleVoIP Stick, automatically routing calls to the landline (if a local call) or through the Internet via Skype-to-Skype(tm) or through SkypeOut(tm) to a non-Skype number (if long distance or international). Free call forwarding allows the user to forward calls to a cell phone or another number, thus enabling "anytime, anywhere Skype." No special codes are needed to access Skype. The TeleVoIP Stick's unique design also solves the issue of VoIP emergency or enhanced 911 calling. The system automatically defaults to the landline for access to E911 call centers, including in the event of a PC power outage or service failure. This unique ability to seamlessly bridge the landline with the Internet, brings Skype to regular phones without requiring people to change familiar phone habits.
Price and Availability
Multi-Link's Skype-Certified TeleVoIP Stick (order no. MLTVS-301) is available now from Multi-Link's resellers, the Skype online store, Dell and on the new TeleVoce online store in August at www.televoce.biz. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price is US$99.99. Reseller, volume and business sales inquiries should be directed to Larry Anderson, vice president of sales for Multi-Link Inc. Email: sales@multi-link.net or call 1-800-535-4651 toll-free tel or 1-859-885-6363 main tel. Web site: http://www.multi-link.net/.
Note to Review Editors: A very limited quantity of TeleVoIP Sticks are available for review. Contact Maxine Bingham of Agora Marketing, email: maxine(at)agorapr(dot)com, SkypeID: maxine_bingham or 408.375.7702 direct tel. Also available are hi-res product JPGs and product brief.
About TeleVoce Inc.
Based in San Jose, Calif., TeleVoce(tm) is a PC telephony software solutions innovator for manufacturers, consumers and the small office/home office (SOHO) market. TeleVoce's personal communications server platform is "teaching old phones new tricks"(tm) by offering greater personalization and control of the user's PC phone experience regardless of service provider. TeleVoce-Connected(tm) adapters and phones are designed to be software upgradeable for continued function and feature enhancement. Manufacturers interested in licensing the TeleVoce-Connected platform should email sales@televoce.com. Visit http://www.televoce.com/. Check out the new TeleVoce online store in August for TeleVoce-Connected devices, download software applications and to stay informed of product and partner news at www.televoce.biz.
About Multi-Link Inc.
Multi-Link, Inc. is a leader in the development and marketing of high-quality analog and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and telephony devices for consumers, commercial enterprises and small-to-medium size businesses. The company's new line of innovative and award-wining VoIP products for laptops and desktops gives users the ability to access free or low-cost PC telephony services easily and efficiently anywhere on the planet. For nearly two decades, hundreds of companies, from small and home-based (SOHO) to the Fortune 500, have optimized their phone experience and cost savings by using Multi-Link products. Visit http://www.multi-link.net/ or call 1-800-535-4651 toll-free tel or 1-859-885-6363 main tel.
Trademarks & Disclaimers: Multi-Link, TeleVoIP Stick, Multi-Link Perfectel Handset, TeleVoIP Phone are trademarks of Multi-Link Inc. "Teaching old phones new tricks," TeleVoce-Connected and TeleVoce are trademarks of TeleVoce Inc. Skype trademarks are owned by Skype. Other products, companies and services mentioned are trademarked by their respective owners. No product warranties are expressed or implied. Product and technology specifications subject to change.
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