This week sees the much anticipated launch of the new Binatone ‘Speakeasy’ mobile phone by specialist mobile supplier Communic8 Ltd (www.silverphone.co.uk). Incredibly simple to use the new mobile will be the UK’s lowest priced big button mobile phone retailing at an introductory price of just £49.99.

Folkestone based Communic8 Ltd have been leading the market in mobile phones for the older generation and sight impaired users for some time now, however big button mobiles such as the popular ‘Emporia’ have all been high-end products costing upwards of £150. The new Speakeasy mobile has been launched as a direct response to a need for a low-cost version and is the very first big button mobile phone available in the UK at a truly budget price.

In a world in which mobile phones have become increasingly smaller, and stacked with complex features and wizardry, Binatone’s Speakeasy offers a no-nonsense, back-to-basics alternative that is sure to be welcomed by many who feel somewhat technically challenged by the many different mobile phones available today.

The arrival of the Speakeasy opens a new chapter for Binatone who have become a familiar and trusted name in home electronics, and for many decades have sold many millions of products in over 55 countries worldwide.

Neil Scanlon, the UK Sales and Development Manager for Binatone says “This innovation for the Big Button Mobile GSM brings a specialist product that the market has been missing for some time - at a very accessible launch SRP of £49.99 Binatone are delighted to have partnered with Communic8 to offer supply to specialist retail and mail order markets.”

Although easy to use the Speakeasy boasts some impressive features including an extra large display, speakerphone, loud ringer and strong vibration alerts. The model is Digital Hearing Aid Compatible and also fitted with a useful power torch function. Whilst being designed to incorporate big buttons the phone still retains a slim and comfortable size. Other features include caller ID, direct SMS key, and a unique notepad at the back of the handset. Importantly the phone is SIM free and is not locked to any network.

The price breakthrough of the Binatone Speakeasy looks set to see a dramatic increase in the number of elderly people now being able to afford a large button mobile phone. Many will discover for the first time the convenience and added security that a mobile phone provides. “For the first time, Elderly people have access to a fantastic, easy to use mobile phone at an affordable price and we are delighted that Binatone have decided to work with us to launch the Speakeasy mobile phone” commented Stewart Smith Managing Director of Communic8 Ltd.

The new Binatone Speakeasy is available for consumers through Communic8 and can be ordered directly from the company via their website at www.silverphone.co.uk or by calling the sales office on 08701 600 600. Retailers wishing to stock the Binatone Speakeasy can also contact Communic8 via the same telephone number.

At a time when money is tight for everyone the Binatone Speakeasy is sure to make a truly thoughtful Christmas gift for an elderly relative at a price that won’t break the bank.

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SENKO has just introduced its expanded line of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) solutions, a full line of components designed to meet the unique requirements of FTTH networks.

SENKO’s Fiber to the Home products include WDM couplers, Attenuators, PLC splitter Modules, and SC-APC and LC connectors.

WDM Couplers: Manufactured using Filter WDM technology, SENKO’s WDM Couplers provide very low insertion loss, low polarization dependent loss, and excellent environmental stability.

Attenuators: SENKO’s Attenuators provide excellent optical characteristics, including Low Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL) and a stable, independent wavelength distribution.

PLC Splitter Modules: Manufactured with Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition (P-CVD) technology and its patented fabrication process, SENKO’s PLC Splitter Modules provide stable optical specifications. The module’s silica on silica waveguide and optical fiber array are tested to Telcordia GR-1209 and GR-1221 standards.

SC-APC Connectors: Backed by SENKO’s quality standards, SC-APC connectors are available in either a conical or step end face.

LC Series: SENKO’s LC Series includes Standard LC, Behind The Wall (BTW), and Unibody Connectors, as well as LC Standard Adapters, LC Adapters With Sc Footprint, LC Hybrid Adapters, Terminators, and Attenuators.

SENKO will exhibit its extended portfolio of fiber optic passive devices in booth #710 at the 2008 FTTH Conference and Expo being held in Nashville, Tennessee; September 22-24th. SENKO will also be showing their new line of cleaning and inspection kits as well as their XP Fit Plus, SENKO’s solution to field installable connectors. Please stop by and visit for more information.

Demand for fiber technologies such as FTTH is on the rise, and the capacity to meet this demand and continuously add new services is creating enormous competitive pressures. Several communications companies are already selling FTTH technology, and many of them are integrating SENKO into their product offerings.

For more information about SENKO FTTH products visit www.senko.com

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I-VoIP.co.uk the leading U.K. supplier of Skype Phones and VoIP Phone devices re-launched this week as an innovative new form of price comparison service. I-VoIP has ceased selling products directly to consumers and has instead turned its knowledge of the VoIP market to the benefit of consumers by providing reviews and insight into a huge array of VoIP products and services from leading providers.

Since EBAY purchased Skype in 2006 popular awareness of the existence and benefits of VoIP services has exploded in the UK and across the world. With this increased awareness has come the entry of global players into the manufacture and distribution of VoIP and Skype phones and hardware. This period has also seen a proliferation of new VoIP service providers offering ever cheaper rates and value added benefits from voicemail to call management.

Throughout this time I-VoIP has expanded both its product range and the information it offers to users. I-VoIP was conceived with the dual purpose of selling VoIP and Skype phones and providing all the help and advice that non-technical users needed to select the right VoIP device for their particular situation. As product prices came down so the demand for I-VoIP’s information and experience shot up. This trend lead to the decision to stop sourcing and selling products and instead to expand the company’s information services and to partner with other larger retailers to offer consumers the best advice and prices on VoIP products and services all in one place.

Now I-VoIP has been re-launched with improved advice and support on VoIP products including video reviews, product ratings and updated information on VoIP service providers. Furthermore thanks to the use of the new E-Farm platform I-VoIP is able to offer its customers the best prices available on the internet from leading suppliers across a huge range of VoIP and Skype products.

“We are very excited about this change of direction. It represents an evolution rather that a revolution in terms of our business model because I-VoIP’s success has always been built upon the provision of simple and impartial advice to VoIP users. We can now offer our users all the advice that they need along with the best prices available online in once place. All we have done is cut out the middle man only in this case the middle man happened to be us!” – Stefan Michalak, Director, I-VoIP.co.uk

For additional information on the new I-VoIP.co.uk website, email
enquiries@i-voip.co.uk I-VoIP or visit http://www.i-voip.co.uk.

About I-VoIP.co.uk:
I-VoIP was founded in early 2005 as an independent online retailer selling the latest Skype and VoIP products. As one of the first retailers of such products in the U.K. I-VoIP experienced tremendous growth and success expanding its product range and moving premises several times. The I-VoIP concept was motivated by the desire to provide straightforward and impartial advice to VoIP users to enable them to make the right choices in a complicated nascent marketplace. In its new incarnation I-VoIP is better able than ever to offer users the tools they need to make the right decisions about which VoIP hardware they purchase and which VoIP services they use.

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3CX (www.3cx.com) has announced the release of a totally free new VoIP phone that allows users to make and receive calls from their computer using popular VoIP providers or SIP servers. 3CX VoIP Phone, unlike other free soft phones, has a straight forward, business-style interface and includes important business features such as call transfer.

Nick Galea, CEO at 3CX said: “3CX VoIP Phone is great for businesses that wish to have an easy to deploy, business-level VoIP soft phone. Because it is free, the usual hassle of administration of client licenses is avoided. The free editions of other VoIP phones do not have key features such as call transfer or the ability to put a call on hold.

“VoIP Phones are an interesting option for businesses – they are easy to administer and environmentally friendly. Hardware phones require additional electricity, administration and desk space.”

3CX VoIP Phone has a user-friendly and intuitive interface with dial pad and buttons that make transferring or forwarding calls a breeze. It also allows users to review their history of calls, put calls on hold, to easily accept, reject or ignore calls with a mouse click, and much more.

Launch calls from Microsoft Outlook – without re-typing the number

One of the key features of 3CX VoIP Phone is its integration with Microsoft Outlook. Users can launch calls directly from their contacts’ list within Outlook by just right-clicking on the name of the person they wish to call. There is no need to dial any telephone numbers since Outlook works as 3CX VoIP Phone’s address book.

Other features of 3CX VoIP Phone

Key advantages of 3CX VoIP Phone

The new 3CX VoIP Phone can be downloaded totally free of charge from: http://www.3cx.com/VOIP/voip-phone.html

About 3CX and 3CX Phone System for Windows

3CX is an international developer of telecommunications software, headquartered in Europe with offices in the UK, Germany, Cyprus, Malta, USA, Australia and Hong Kong. It is a Microsoft Gold Certified partner and is backed by an experienced management and development team. 3CX Phone System for Windows is an award-winning software-based IP PBX that replaces a traditional proprietary hardware PBX. It is entirely SIP standard based, and therefore interoperates with leading SIP phones, VoIP Gateways and VoIP providers. 3CX’s IP PBX has earned Windows Server 2003 Certification and has been developed specifically for the SMB market with a full set of features that make it simple to install and manage. For more information on 3CX, 3CX Phone System for Windows and 3CX VoIP Phone visit www.3cx.com.

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BT Tradespace has announced it will work with TradeDoubler and buy.at to manage its affiliate marketing programmes in the UK.

The new programmes look to drive increased awareness of BT Tradespace, further supporting its online strategy and extending business reach.

As part of the focused online drive, BT Tradespace will also be running complementary email and banner campaigns as well as Pay-Per-Click activity. Utilising TradeDoubler’s and buy.at’s performance-based services means publishers will be rewarded for each new Tradespace set up ensuring enhanced programme performance in terms of earnings per click.

BT Tradespace is a unique and dynamic online community that brings small businesses and individual sellers together with potential customers and partners to do business.

With more than 170,000 businesses already signed up, the service, which is free to join, allows businesses to quickly and easily create and post content on the web and link to complementary businesses.

Each BT Tradespace member’s page includes space for business advertising, allowing them to add blogs, photos, podcasts, contact information, maps, virtual business cards and Click-to-Call. Businesses can also join the online community - making BT Tradespace a customisable and multi-dimensional site for marketing and interaction.

Jen Mowat, Director of Online Services, BT Business, said: “We are continuing our commitment to our customers through investment in our marketplace, and TradeDoubler and buy.at provide a trusted and credible service for supporting our online strategy.”

She continued, “This programme builds on the work we’ve done to date and allows us to deliver a tailored approach for customers, so they get exactly what they need to market their company, network, sell products and services and ultimately drive their business.”

Lara Kelly, Client Services Director at TradeDoubler, said: “We are delighted to be working with BT Tradespace on such an important part of its marketing strategy. BT is a trusted brand and we want to build on its success. With a decade of experience in affiliate marketing, we are consistently finding more innovative ways to deliver new services that add value to our clients, and we look forward to a successful programme for BT Tradespace.”

Sammy Elazab, Account Director at buy.at, said: “We are excited about the addition of BT Tradespace to our current portfolio of BT products on the buy.at network. We look forward to working closely with BT Tradespace to ensure they benefit from the optimisation of the affiliate channel. buy.at’s unrivalled affiliate relationships and cutting edge technology will ensure incremental value to the client.”

Notes to editors

About BT
BT is one of the world’s leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in 170 countries. Its principal activities include networked IT services; local, national and international telecommunications services; higher-value broadband, internet products and services, and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale.

British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.

Inquiries about this news release can also be made to the BT Group Newsroom on its 24-hour number: 020 7356 5369. From outside the UK, dial +44 20 7356 5369

All BT Group news releases can be accessed via: www.bt.com/newscentre

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IP Access International (IPA), a global commercial satellite service provider of voice, video and data connectivity solutions, today announced the partnership with 3D-P, a leading mining technology company, specializing in cutting edge mining communications and wireless data services to the global mining industry.

The partnership between IPA and 3D-P will provide the critical communications infrastructure for mine sites worldwide. 3D-P’s Intelligent Endpoint OHI technology and wireless data services are ideal counterparts to IPA’s satellite and multi-tier communications infrastructure.

“Mission critical communications are imperative for every type of operational infrastructure, but for safety reasons mining deployments require cutting edge technologies and reliable service, both of which IP Access International and 3D-P built solid reputations upon,” stated IPA President & CEO, Bryan Hill. “This partnership aligns two great companies and further solidifies the quality, service and solutions available to the mining industry,” Hill concluded.

IP Access International has worked with numerous mining companies providing network and communications solutions including data connectivity, video, VoIP and satellite internet solutions designed specifically to meet the environmental landscapes and safety standards of mine sites. Partnering with 3D-P provides the added value of brining connectivity to every device in the pit, enhancing service offerings available to mining operations worldwide.

“We strive to provide our customers with robust data communications for all their wireless networking needs,” stated Al Lehman, President of 3D-P. “IPA is known for fast, reliable and secure satellite communications and was the clear choice for a solid partnership,” Lehman concluded.

3D-P provides customers the confidence and ability to maintain business operations, safely and securely, through the use of intelligent end point solutions and wireless data networks. The proven OHI intelligent endpoint technology has been deployed at over 40 mines around the world.

IPA is a leading service provider of fixed and mobile satellite services, first responder and emergency satellite communications ideal for full time, back-up or occasional use solutions. Many municipalities and organizations worldwide rely on the superior satellite technology and level of service for which IPA is renowned.

About 3D-P
3D-P is a leading provider of mining technology solutions specializing in intelligent endpoints, in-pit wireless data networks, machine control integration, and solar power solutions. 3D-P engineering services are capable of full scale software and hardware development for specialized custom needs. Founded in 1996, 3D-P is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with services provided to mining companies worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.3d-p.com.

About IP Access International
IP Access International is a global business satellite internet, voice, video and data connectivity provider delivering fixed and mobile satellite solutions to businesses around the world. IP Access International offers high performance, end-to-end networking for voice, video and data services around the world. With advanced satellite communications on land and sea via a sophisticated infrastructure of linked satellites and land networks, IP Access International provides businesses with multi-network communications all through a single source provider. IP Access International’s global headquarters are located in San Juan Capistrano, California, U.S.A. For more information, visit www.ipinternational.net or call 866-510-7889.

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CelTrek, the first US based company that offers one SIM card for 165 countries including free US, UK or French phone numbers, has now upgraded its service with these features:

“These features were not required to measure up to the other SIM products on the market, but as part of our desire to create a true world phone capability.” Mr. Seroussi continues. “The advanced functions, the ease of use, and yes, of course the fact that our users can save up to 90% over roaming costs from other US carriers, makes us proud to say, you can feel free to move about the planet and communicate as you would from home or office.”

“We have two goals in mind for CelTrek. One, to be the most fully loaded global roaming tool for travelers, and two, to offer distributors all they need to penetrate the world wide need for such a product,” says Florian Seroussi, CelTrek CEO.

Miami, FL based CelTrek was created by Global Roaming, Inc.. With over 350 GSM network operator agreements covering 165 countries, CelTrek users roam on conventional cellular systems at greatly reduced rates.

CelTrek is a pre-paid service, with no contracts, or minimum usage requirements. Users simply buy CelTrek SIM cards, airtime, and GSM phones, check rates and manage their CelTrek account online at, www.celtrek.com. CelTrek provides solutions for corporate clients and offers distribution opportunities.

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IP Access International, a global provider of business satellite Internet services today announced it has become a member of the Colorado Mining Association (CMA), the oldest professional mining industry trade association in the United States. CMA’s 650 members include the producers of coal, metals, agricultural and industrial minerals throughout Colorado and the West, as well as individuals and companies providing equipment, supplies and other services to the mining industry.

IP Access International (IPA) provides remote satellite communications to mining sites in the continental United States, Mexico, Canada and South America. By becoming a member of CMA, IPA plans to expand the reaches of its audience by sharing with other CMA members information on the availability and affordability of remote IP commercial satellite communications for their exploration and mining locations. In turn, IPA is able to take advantage of the opportunities this great organization provides its vendors and suppliers to interact with mining companies whose influence extend well beyond Colorado’s borders. IPA hopes to take full advantage of the joint business opportunities promoted at CMA forums and build business relationships with these key vertical clients. Various membership programs will allow for the exchange of key information on business and economic other developments affecting the mining industry.

About CMA
The Colorado Mining Association is the oldest and one of the most effective mining trade associations in the United States. Founded in 1876, CMA celebrates more than a century of service to the mineral resource industry in Colorado and throughout the region. As a voice of mining, CMA promotes the mining industry’s interests before governmental agencies and the general public, and further provides opportunities for professional growth and business development for its members. For more information, visit: www.coloradomining.org

About IP Access International
IP Access International is a global business satellite provider supplying Internet, voice, video and data connectivity solutions to organizations around the world. Servicing key industry verticals including energy, oil and gas, mining, forestry, medical, construction and agriculture with fixed and mobile satellite solutions. Our customers use our services for full time, back-up and occasional use. We are one of the only commercial satellite providers capable of extending corporate networks to remote sites by utilizing IPSEC encrypted links that are specifically designed to support legacy mainframe database applications as well as Citrix, SAP, Lotus Notes, Voice and high resolution video. With advanced satellite communications on land and sea via a sophisticated infrastructure of linked satellites and land networks, IP Access International provides multi-network communications all through a single source provider to both US as well as international locations. IP Access International’s global headquarters are located in San Juan Capistrano, California, U.S.A. For more information, visit http://www.ipinternational.net or call 866-510-7889.

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Skype release Skype for Mac 2.6, the latest version of its communication software for Mac users. In addition to improved quality, stability and more features, the company has done something entirely new: for the first time, Mac users will be able to enjoy a new Skype feature before it’s available to Windows users.

Skype has introduced a new call-transfer feature that is exclusive to the Mac platform. Users can now select More > Call Transfer to transfer an ongoing call to another Skype user on their contact list. This will be a useful feature for businesses and families alike.

“Mac users have very high expectations,” said Carter Adamson, Skype’s general manager of desktop products. “So we take the time to get things right. Whether it’s quality, stability or choice of features, we try to deliver exactly what is important to them. With 2.6 we have launched a new feature on Mac first, demonstrating our commitment to this fast-growing segment of Skype users.”

“The power, simplicity and security of Mac OS X and hardware innovations such as the built-in iSight cameras in most of our Macs make it easy for companies like Skype to create exciting new products and features for Mac users,” said Ron Okamoto, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. “We’re thrilled that Skype is offering its brand new call-transfer feature to the Mac community first.”

Beyond the exclusive call-transfer feature, Skype for Mac 2.6 incorporates a number of Skype features that were previously only available on other platforms:

Other improvements include tweaks in the way Skype handles birthday reminders and other notifications.

Skype for Mac 2.6 is available for download at skype.com. To use Skype, a broadband internet connection is needed.

About Skype:
Skype sets conversations free by providing new and easy ways to stay in touch over the internet. Millions of people every day make free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls and send instant messages using our software. Some pay a little per minute for long-distance and international calls (http://www.skype.com/products/skypetogo/) to phones and mobiles and for SMS (http://www.skype.com/products/skypesms/), voicemail and call forwarding, or they buy plans that give unlimited calls nationwide.

Skype certify and sell hundreds of hardware products from over 50 partners and work with third-party developers to create software to extend Skype’s functionality. Skype has been downloaded more than half a billion times and over 196 million people from almost every corner of the globe have registered.

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Windsor Telecom Plc, the UK’s 2nd largest provider of 0845 numbers phone numbers and inbound call solutions has published a free guide to relocation aimed at UK businesses of all sizes.

The two handy guides, for the corporate and SME markets, provide valuable information on how to make the right move, an essential ten step plan to successful moving, and a comprehensive directory of useful contacts.

The new relocation guide provides a valuable insight into the challenge of relocating a business today. It addresses key questions such as; ‘Do I really have to relocate?’ and ‘Who needs to know I have moved?’ Therefore providing businesses with the knowledge they crave prior to planning the often make or break move.

Practical money saving tips appear on every page, such as the option to set up non-geographic 0845 numbers prior to relocation, which has for many Windsor Telecom customers’, saved a fortune, as it reduces the need for future updating and reprinting of corporate stationary and literature. The ability to redirect all incoming calls the minute immediately a move is made ensures the business continues through the disruption, and makes sure both existing and potential future clients can still get through; ensuring new business is not lost. Furthermore 0845 numbers are numbers for life, so once the simple switch has been made it is one less thing to have to worry about if a company ever has to move again.

The Windsor Telecom relocation guides are free to download from their website www.windsor-telecom.co.uk

Having moved offices recently themselves, Windsor Telecom knows only too well the homework that needs to be done and the stress of upheaval. And as anyone who has moved home will know, it is one of the most stressful life experiences anyone can go through.

Chief Executive of Windsor Telecom, Neil Sherring says: “We’ve drawn on our first hand experience and lessons learnt to make this business guide to relocation as practical and useful as possible. We hope it will take away some of the research that companies will need to do when moving offices.”

Windsor Telecom is the UK’s leading provider of memorable phone numbers and inbound call solutions Windsor Telecoms provide bespoke call plans and services which give customers incredible flexibility and control over their inbound calls, without any technical knowledge. Solutions will enhance productivity and sharpen competitiveness.

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Reliable Telecom Supply, a telecommunications equipment provider and services company, received ISO 9001:2000 certification las yearfrom Quality Systems Registrars, Inc (QSR, Inc.). This standard represents an international consensus on good management practices with the aim of ensuring that a company can continually deliver products and services that meet the customers’ quality requirements.

As part of this certification process, QSR, Inc. performed an on-site certification audit at the Dallas, Pa facility and worked closely with the team at Reliable Telecom Supply to determine and verify standards compliance. In order to ensure that the high level of standard set by the ISO is constantly being practiced after certification, Reliable Telecom Supply will be subject to surveillance audits of both documentation and processes under the ISO 9001 guidelines. These types of audits are common practice with this certification and only strengthen the quality processes already in place at Reliable Telecom Supply.

“Achieving ISO 9000/2001 certification is a milestone for my company,” said Rob Wesley, President and owner of Reliable Telecom Supply. “As we enter new markets; just saying we have a quality system is not enough. ISO 9000/2001 certification moves Reliable Telecom Supply, Inc into a privileged level of professionalism.”

About Reliable Telecom Supply Inc.
Located in Dallas, Pennsylvania, Reliable Telecom Supply, Inc is a telecommunications equipment provider and engineering company serving the global market. Reliable Telecom Supply, Inc offers OEM equipment, as well as site engineering, installation and removal services. More information can be found by visiting

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