PhoneGnome is using Tellme Networks products to provide PhoneGnome users with in the ability to just say what they want and get it, while making free calls anywhere in the world.

Instead of the annoying buzz of the traditional dial tone, Tellme's technology provides PhoneGnome users with an intelligent menu to direct the experience using their voice. The caller is greeted by name, and asked what they would like to do. PhoneGnome users can call any contact in their PhoneGnome address book simply by speaking the contact's name. The resulting call will be made using whatever telephone service the PhoneGnome owner has subscribed to, such as the local PSTN telephony company, or a PhoneGnome-enabled Internet telephone service provider. The caller has the option to use the telephone keypad to dial any phone number, as usual.

"By leveraging Tellme's network we are able to create a great user experience combined with the ease of use and mobility of PhoneGnome, delivering greater freedom of access to PhoneGnome owners," said David Beckemeyer, CEO of TelEvolution and developer of PhoneGnome.

"PhoneGnome is unique in its ability to support cutting-edge telephony applications," said Don Jackson, Vice President of Advanced Telephony at Tellme. "With PhoneGnome, we can connect the user to our application the moment they lift their telephone handset. Then the subscriber is connected using their preferred telephone service provider, regardless of whether it's a traditional phone company or Internet-based."

PhoneGnome owners can also utilize MobileGnome to provide easy voice dialing from a mobilephone. PhoneGnome owners simply dial their home number, manually, or using a speed-dial. Tellme's technology enables users to place a call by speaking a name, providing hands free voice dialing from any mobile phone. MobileGnome enables PhoneGnome owners to use their PhoneGnome features and calling plans from any phone.

Tellme's voice-driven capabilities are offered as a technology trial with TelEvolution, utilizing the revolutionary PhoneGnome box. In addition to voice dialing, users of the PhoneGnome box enjoy features such as voicemail to email, telemarketer screening, online call logs, and call recording, all free, with no monthly fees.

PhoneGnome's low price for the PhoneGnome box is $99.99. It is sold on the PhoneGnome website ( http://www.phonegnome.com ). In celebration of the Tellme partnership, for a limited time, customers can purchase the PhoneGnome box for just $59.99.

For additional information, or to register and create a My PhoneGnome account, please go to the PhoneGnome website, http://www.phonegnome.com. Registration is free.