NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- deltathree, Inc. (Nasdaq:DDDC), a leading provider of SIP-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions for service providers and consumers worldwide, today announced that it has selected VSNL (NYSE:VSL), a leading communications solutions provider, to support deltathree with direct international Voice Termination Services (VTS) across its extensive global network throughout Asia. By collaborating with this industry leader, deltathree continues to chart its growth in Asia, a region which is among the most populated with VoIP users.
"We are thrilled to be working with a market expert such as VSNL to strengthen our position in Asia, a region that is today at the forefront of VoIP utilization and development," stated Yaron Globus, deltathree's Vice President of Operations. "Asia is a key target for deltathree in terms of growth, and with this collaboration, we look forward to intensifying our expansion strategy in the region. Now that joip, deltathree's newly formed consumer brand that powers the VoIP line of Panasonic's new hybrid landline/VoIP phone, will be launching in Hong Kong with plans to develop in nearby locales, deltathree has increased its focus on heightening its presence across the Asian market."
"VSNL is pleased to have been selected by deltathree to support the company's expansion initiative throughout Asia," stated Michel Guyot, President, Global Voice Solutions for VSNL. "Our longstanding commitment to serving the market with high-quality, high-performance services in addition to VSNL's extensive global footprint, multitude of carrier relationships, and significant expertise in Asia makes us an ideal partner for deltathree, as they share our vision of expanding the market through innovation and commitment to quality."
For nearly a decade, deltathree has been recognized as a global innovator of VoIP products, applications and infrastructure. deltathree's customized solutions enable companies to provide premier VoIP products to their consumers worldwide.
About joip
joip, the newly formed consumer brand of deltathree, Inc. (Nasdaq:DDDC), powers the Voice over IP (VoIP) service of Panasonic's GLOBARANGE hybrid phone. With joip, GLOBARANGE users get the best of VoIP technology, with access to the world's premier network for free peer-to-peer calling and premium services. Bridging the divide between conventional methods and innovative inroads, joip is committed to giving customers an optimal quality phone experience with the advanced features of VoIP technology.
For more information on joip, please visit www.joip.com.
About deltathree
Founded in 1996, deltathree, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony services, products, hosted solutions and infrastructure. deltathree offers high quality Internet telephony solutions that are viable and cost-effective alternatives to traditional telephone services. Supporting tens of thousands of active users around the world, deltathree serves customers through its two primary distribution channels: the Service Provider/Reseller channel and the direct-to-consumer channel. deltathree's advanced solutions offer service providers and resellers a full spectrum of private label VoIP products and services, as well as a back-office suite of services. Utilizing advanced Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) technology, deltathree provides all the components to support a complete VoIP service deployment. deltathree's Consumer Group consists of the award-winning iConnectHere direct-to-consumer offering and joip, the newly formed consumer brand that powers the VoIP service of Panasonic's GLOBARANGE hybrid phone.
For more information about deltathree, please visit: www.deltathree.com.
About VSNL
Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited, along with its global subsidiaries (VSNL) is a leading global communications solutions company offering next-generation voice, data and value-added services to enterprises, carriers and retail consumers. A member of the $29 billion Tata Group, VSNL was voted the Best Wholesale Service Provider at the World Communications Awards, 2006. VSNL is one of the world's largest providers of wholesale international voice services and operates one of the largest global submarine cable networks. VSNL's customer base includes 1,500 carriers, 450 mobile operators, 10,000 enterprises, 500,000 broadband and Internet subscribers and 450 Wi-Fi public hotspots. Rated amongst the Top 100 Emerging Global Challengers by the Boston Consulting Group, VSNL has offices in over 35 countries including the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and India. VSNL's global transmission network of over 200,000 route kilometers and its IP core with 200 points of presence, enable a range of services that include voice, private leased circuits, IP VPN, Internet access, global Ethernet, hosting, mobile signaling and other IP services. Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India, and its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:VSL). www.vsnl.com