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Fusion and DigitalFX Launch helloPhone

VoIP Monitor — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:14:55 GMT

DigitalFX has integrated Fusion's proprietary VoIP technology with live video on each call into helloWorld.com's social network with its streaming video platform. As a result, the more than 40,000 helloWorld users now have a new service: A feature-rich VoIP video phone at no cost with unlimited on-network calling to all other helloWorld users. HelloWorld customers make calls from a customized, state-of-the-art softphone that Fusion designed and developed. This new service further enriches the helloWorld.com experience, which already offers subscribers the ability to upload, store and share their calendars, pictures, emails, video emails, songs, documents, podcasts and live webcasts online from any computer anywhere in the world.

To use the videophone, helloWorld.com subscribers are given an Internet Phone Number (or eNumber), and an online Phonebook that can be accessed directly from the softphone on their desktop. Subscribers can dial the numbers they want to reach on the softphone dial pad on their computer screens and easily access a directory listing of stored names and phone numbers.

Useful features such as Call History, Caller ID, Three-way calling, Call Hold, Call Transfer and Do Not Disturb are also free of charge. Paid calling packages will soon be available to supplement the basic free service and will include minutes for off-net calling, a traditional phone number, Voice Mail and Remote Phone, which enables the user to place VoIP calls from a mobile or landline phone.

Fusion to Offer VoIP Services in the Dominican Republic

VoIP Monitor — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:57:26 GMT

Fusion has acquired a license to sell its communications services in the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic provides a strong market opportunity for Fusion. The country has a growing Internet penetration that is approaching 23%, and a population of over nine million, representing about one quarter of the population of the Caribbean.

Fusion will offer a comprehensive suite of advanced voice, data and video products to consumers and businesses in the Dominican Republic. Recognizing the importance of connecting Dominican consumers and businesses with their friends, families and associates in markets around the world, Fusion is developing customized solutions to serve Dominican communities, wherever they may be. As it has in a number of markets worldwide, Fusion will establish distribution partnerships to serve the Dominican market, both inside and outside the country.

"Fusion is very pleased to be able to offer a full suite of VoIP services, as well as our new and exciting video solutions, to residents and businesses in the Dominican Republic," said Matthew Rosen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fusion. "We believe Fusion's products and services will deliver exceptional value and quality to the people of the Dominican Republic and to Dominican communities around the world."

"We plan to drive sales of our Efonica VoIP offering as well as other Fusion products and services through new networks of distribution partners," said Juan Carlos Quan, Regional Director - Latin America for Fusion. "We will form strategic alliances with Dominican retailers, Internet providers and other businesses in order to make Fusion's services readily available to residents of the Dominican Republic, and to facilitate strong and vital connections between Dominican communities around the world."

DigitalFX to Offer Fusion's Advanced Services

VoIP Monitor — Wed, 23 May 2007 16:19:18 GMT

Fusion and its new strategic partner DigitalFX signed an agreement for DigitalFX to integrate Fusion's advanced unified messaging and digital telephone service into DigitalFX's cutting edge web 2.0 offerings for enterprises and individuals that include video creation and streaming, digital storage and advanced convergence technology.

The announcement comes a week after Las Vegas-based DigitalFX made a $700,000 investment in New York-based Fusion, which has over one million digital phone subscribers in 100 countries. The investment was described as the first step of many synergistic relationships that signals major advances in both companies' converged multimedia solutions.

DigitalFX said it will offer Fusion's advanced services, including digital phone service, as part of its flagship product called "The Studio." The Studio gives individuals, enterprises and social networks worldwide the ability to create, upload and manage all their digital assets online, including live webcasts, streaming videos, email correspondence as well as video email, podcasts, music, pictures and more.

DigitalFX said Fusion's services will be available for sale to its existing 30,000 customers around the world, on its websites, and through its rapidly growing worldwide affiliates network. DigitalFX already has purchased more than three million minutes from Fusion.

Fusion Offers a Simple and Easy Transition to VoIP

VoIP Monitor — Wed, 02 May 2007 21:40:23 GMT

Fusion is expanding its portfolio of advanced IP-based voice and data solutions designed especially for businesses. The launch of Fusion's IP Connect and IP Call Termination services makes it easy for companies that are not yet ready to move away from their traditional phone systems to enjoy the powerful benefits of VoIP.

IP Connect combines a company's interoffice, local, U.S. long distance, and international calling on a single IP circuit connected to its existing telephone system. Companies that want to maintain their local network access facilities can choose Fusion's IP Call Termination for outbound U.S. and international long distance calling. Both services deliver high quality, scalable, and secure connections over Fusion's carrier-class, managed IP network. Fusion's solutions include Quality of Service routers that prioritize voice traffic, guaranteeing superior voice quality while maintaining the integrity of data communications.

Fusion's flexible portfolio of business services provides solutions designed to meet a company's specific requirements, regardless of size, application or location. Most importantly, companies can gain access to the advanced features, functionality and savings made possible by Fusion's proven and reliable IP network, while still maintaining their existing communications infrastructure.

"Fusion is pleased to complement our Hosted IP PBX service with multiple options that give businesses maximum flexibility and a virtually risk-free introduction to Internet-based communications," said Matthew Rosen, Fusion's President and CEO. "The introduction of these services further establishes Fusion as a key provider in the multibillion dollar IP communications market."

Fusion's Efonica VoIP Service Surpasses 1 Million Users

VoIP Monitor — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:36:49 GMT

Fusion has registered more than One Million subscribers to its Efonica VoIP services.

"Fusion is very pleased to announce we have reached over One Million subscribers to our Efonica VoIP services", said Matthew Rosen, President and CEO of Fusion. "Now that we have achieved this major milestone, we are concentrating our efforts on driving revenue through marketing our paid services to consumers and corporations, directly and through the creation of strategic distribution partnerships around the world", continued Mr. Rosen.

Efonica offers subscribers the ability to call each other for free and the convenience of registering their existing landline or mobile telephone number as their Internet telephone number. Calls can be made to and from any combination of PCs, Internet phones, and regular telephones (with a SIP adapter), connected to either a wireless, broadband or dial-up Internet connection. The service incorporates Fusion's patent-pending worldwide Internet area code, which combined with a subscriber's existing telephone number, further simplifies the process of making a call. Consumers subscribe to Efonica by visiting http://www.efonica.com and completing a simple registration process.

Fusion's Efonica VoIP Products to be Showcased at CeBIT

VoIP Monitor — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 20:18:59 GMT

Fusion will showcase its Efonica VoIP products and services at this year's CeBIT from March 15th - 21st in Hannover, Germany.

CeBIT is the world's largest trade fair showcasing digital IT and telecommunications solutions for home and work environments. Fusion will be demonstrating its full suite of Efonica VoIP services, including retail and corporate focused VoIP solutions to CeBIT's key target groups representing the industry, wholesale and retail sectors, banks, and government agencies.

"Fusion is excited to bring its revolutionary Efonica VoIP products and services to CeBIT this year. We believe the visibility and business possibilities presented at CeBIT represent significant opportunities for Fusion to build our network of partners and broaden our retail distribution network for Efonica's premium VoIP products," said Matthew Rosen, President and CEO of Fusion.

Efonica subscribers are able to use their existing landline or mobile numbers as their Internet Phone Numbers, with any combination of PCs, Internet phones, regular phones with a SIP adapter or access number and mobile phones with an access number and on wireless, broadband, and dial-up Internet connections. Consumers subscribe to Efonica by visiting http://www.efonica.com and completing an easy registration process.

Fusion will be showcasing its Efonica VoIP products and services in Hall 13, booth D20.

Efonica's Mobilink VoIP Service V-Day Promotion

VoIP Monitor — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:32:13 GMT

Fusion announced it has reached an agreement with the Daily News in New York to promote its Efonica VoIP services via a Valentine's Day sweepstakes. One thousand winners will be selected to make a free Efonica call to a family member or loved one anywhere in the world using Efonica's recently launched Mobilink service.

The nine day promotion, which kicks off today, gives 1,000 Daily News readers selected at random from all sweepstakes entrants, the opportunity to call anywhere in the world for five minutes using Efonica from their home or mobile phones. The international demographics represented by the nearly 800,000 readers of the Daily News closely mirror Fusion's target market of consumers who communicate frequently with friends and family around the world.

"Fusion is very excited to offer this Valentine's Day sweepstakes, promoting our Efonica VoIP services to a large number of potential subscribers. One thousand winners will have the opportunity to experience the quality and simplicity of our revolutionary Efonica Mobilink service," said Matthew Rosen, Fusion's President and CEO. "We believe that this promotion will also raise awareness among international communities of the benefits of Efonica's suite of services."

Launched in the fourth quarter of 2006, Efonica's Mobilink allows subscribers to call from their U.S.-based mobile or landline telephones and reach virtually any telephone in the world for up to 80% less than their traditional mobile carriers' costs. In addition, subscribers can use Mobilink to call other Efonica subscribers for free anywhere in the world.

Efonica products and services incorporate Fusion's patent-pending Worldwide Internet Area Code(TM), which makes calling simple by allowing subscribers to dial a '10' before an Internet phone number to call other subscribers in-network for free, eliminating the need to introduce any complicated or confusing new dialing patterns. Efonica subscribers are able to use their existing landline or mobile numbers as their Internet phone numbers, with any combination of PCs, Internet phones, regular phones with a SIP adapter or access number and mobile phones with an access number and on wireless, broadband, and dial-up Internet connections. Consumers subscribe to Efonica by visiting www.efonica.com and completing an easy registration process.

Fusion to Showcase Efonica VoIP Products at CES

VoIP Monitor — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 17:34:56 GMT

Fusion will showcase its Efonica VoIP products and services at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 8th through January 12th.

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest annual tradeshow for consumer technology and America's largest annual tradeshow of any kind. The 2006 show attracted approximately 140,000 attendees with 2,700 exhibitors. Fusion will be demonstrating its full suite of Efonica VoIP services, including the recently launched Mobilink service - the first service that allows consumers to make free in-network VoIP calls from their mobile phones without the need for special hardware or Internet access.

"Fusion is very excited to bring its revolutionary Efonica VoIP products and services to the consumer electronics marketplace this year. For the first time, Fusion will be among the CES retailers from around the world, and we intend to use this opportunity to broaden our retail distribution network for Efonica's premium VoIP products", said Matthew Rosen, President and CEO of Fusion.

In addition to showcasing its growing Efonica products and services, including Mobilink, Fusion will demonstrate how it intends to shape the future of VoIP. Launched in the 4th quarter of 2006, Efonica's Mobilink allows subscribers to call from their U.S.-based mobile telephones and reach virtually any telephone in the world for up to 80% less than their traditional mobile carriers' costs. In addition, subscribers can use Mobilink to call other subscribers for free anywhere in the world.

Efonica products and services incorporate Fusion's patent-pending Worldwide Internet Area Code, which makes calling simple by allowing subscribers to dial a '10' before an Internet phone number to call other subscribers in-network for free, eliminating the need to introduce any complicated or confusing new dialing patterns. Efonica subscribers are able to use their existing landline or mobile numbers as their Internet phone numbers, with any combination of PCs, Internet phones, regular phones with a SIP adapter or access number and mobile phones with an access number and on wireless, broadband, and dial-up Internet connections. Consumers subscribe to Efonica by visiting www.efonica.com and completing an easy registration process.

Fusion will be showcasing its Efonica VoIP services in the Consumer VoIP TechZone at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in booth 72313.

Mobilink Gives Consumers VoIP from their Mobile Phones

VoIP Monitor — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 08:18:37 GMT

Fusion announced the launch of Mobilink, a revolutionary new service that allows subscribers to access its retail Efonica VoIP services from their mobile phones, without Internet access or special software.

Mobilink allows subscribers to enjoy the low cost and excellent quality of VoIP from their mobile phones. Subscribers simply dial an access number, which automatically authenticates their Efonica member status and allows them to call virtually any number in the world at savings of up to 80% compared to their mobile carrier. This service will also be available from landline telephones.

An important Mobilink feature allows users to call any in-network Efonica subscriber worldwide for free by simply dialing '10,' the Worldwide Internet Area Code, prior to the registered phone number of the called party. Subscribers to Mobilink also have access to Efonica's full suite of Internet based VoIP solutions. Consumers subscribe to Mobilink by visiting Efonica's new website at http://www.efonica.com/ and completing an easy registration process.

"Fusion is excited to offer this unique new service, particularly to the international community, and we believe that offering a free in-network calling option will significantly increase the savings for subscribers making international calls," said Matthew Rosen, President and CEO of Fusion. "Mobilink brings the benefits of VoIP to a larger universe of consumers that use mobile phones as their primary communications tool, and allows these customers to retain their usual calling habits while offering the quality and cost savings of Efonica's VoIP services," continued Mr. Rosen. "With this new service, Fusion is taking another step at bringing families, friends and business associates closer together."

Efonica's service incorporates Fusion's patent-pending worldwide Internet area code, which makes calling simple. The world's first worldwide Internet area code allows subscribers to dial a '10' before an Internet phone number to call other subscribers in-network for free, eliminating the need to introduce any complicated or confusing new dialing patterns. Efonica's subscribers are able to use their existing landline or mobile numbers as their Internet phone numbers. Subscribers can call each other from any combination of PCs, Internet phones, regular phones with a SIP adapter or access number and mobile phones with an access number. A wireless, broadband, or dial-up Internet connection or an access number is all subscribers need to enjoy Efonica's enhanced features and benefits. Efonica also offers a number of premium services designed to further enhance the calling experience of its subscribers.

Efonica VoIP Products and Services at GITEX 2006

VoIP Monitor — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 21:24:27 GMT

Fusion Telecommunications Intl will showcase its innovative line of Efonica VoIP products and services at the 26th Annual GITEX Exhibition to be held in Dubai, UAE from November 18th - 22nd. Nearly 120,000 people are expected to visit the exhibits from over 60 countries, including a number of Fusion's current and potential premium service distribution partners from key markets around the world.

"Fusion is very happy to continue to drive worldwide consumer awareness and further enhance our subscriber experience with our participation in this year's GITEX," said Matthew Rosen, President and CEO of Fusion. "The Middle East represents a key market for Fusion, and we believe GITEX is an important forum for Efonica's innovative service offerings and an opportunity to further drive value by growing our worldwide Internet community."

"We have spent years developing our Efonica products to meet the needs of consumers in the emerging markets and are pleased to showcase these innovative product offerings at GITEX," said Roger Karam, President of Fusion's VoIP division. "With the launch of our advanced Efonica suite of VoIP services earlier this year, we have experienced great success in growing our subscriber base throughout the Middle East. The greater Middle Eastern area represents a significant market for Efonica and we believe our growing number of distribution partners there will be pleased with the innovative premium service offerings demonstrated at the event."

Efonica offers subscribers its patent-pending worldwide Internet area code, which when dialed allows subscribers to speak with each other for free. Subscribers can simply register their existing landline or mobile telephone number as their Internet telephone number and immediately begin to make calls to and from any combination of PCs, Internet phones, wifi phones, and regular telephones (with a SIP adapter), connected to a wireless, broadband or dial-up Internet connection. Efonica also offers a full suite of premium features designed to enhance a subscriber's communications experience. Consumers can subscribe to Efonica by visiting www.efonica.com and completing a free and easy registration process.

Efonica VoIP Surpasses 750,000 Subscribers

VoIP Monitor — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 18:48:46 GMT

Fusion Telecommunications International, Inc., a global communications service provider, announced that it has registered more than 750,000 subscribers from more than 100 countries since launching its free Efonica VoIP services this past June. In addition, Fusion now has more than 10,000 paid Efonica subscribers who are taking advantage of Fusion's advanced paid services.

"Fusion is very pleased with the 88% growth of our Efonica subscriber community in under three months," said Matthew Rosen, President and CEO of Fusion. "As we continue that growth worldwide, we remain focused on enhancing our product and service offerings and increasing the value of our Internet community."

"Since our launch in June, the majority of our efforts centered around enhancing our free Efonica service offerings," said Roger Karam, President of Fusion's VoIP Division. "We are now focused on introducing additional premium services in the near term and driving revenue growth through upselling existing customers and marketing our services through our growing number of retail distribution partners worldwide."

Efonica offers subscribers its patent-pending worldwide Internet area code, which when dialed allows subscribers to speak with each other for free. Subscribers can simply register their existing landline or mobile telephone number as their Internet telephone number and immediately begin to make calls to and from any combination of PCs, Internet phones, wifi phones, and regular telephones (with a SIP adapter), connected to either a wireless, broadband or dial-up Internet connection. Efonica also offers a full suite of premium features designed to enhance a subscriber's communications experience. Consumers can subscribe to Efonica by visiting http://www.efonica.com/ and completing a free and easy registration process.

Efonica VoIP Services in Jordan

VoIP Monitor — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:54:21 GMT

Fusion, a global VoIP service provider, announced that its Efonica Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) products and services will soon be available in Jordan with the creation of Fusion Jordan. As the Company continues to strengthen its worldwide market reach, Fusion has signed an agreement to secure the exclusive use of a license to offer a full suite of Efonica VoIP services throughout Jordan. With a population of over five million and nearly 400% growth of Internet users over the last five years, Jordan represents a key market experiencing dramatic growth among Internet communities in the Middle East.

Through this new endeavor, Fusion will build on its long-standing local distribution partnerships in the region and drive sales of its premium paid Efonica VoIP services by offering subscribers an opportunity to communicate with their friends and family throughout the world. To further enhance Efonica's regional and global market reach, Fusion will offer customized premium Efonica VoIP service plans for Jordanian residents and communities around the world.

Fusion has been successful in growing its international subscriber community due to Efonica's innovations, ease-of-use and cost-effective products and services. The worldwide Internet area code(TM), developed by Fusion, is providing a simple and universal method for Efonica customers to retain existing calling patterns and place calls by simply adding "10" to the beginning of existing landline or mobile telephone numbers.

"We are pleased to begin operations in Jordan in the very near future," said Matthew Rosen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fusion. "We believe our Efonica suite of advanced VoIP products and services will deliver exceptional value and performance to the people of Jordan and Jordanian communities around the world."

"With Fusion Jordan, we plan to increase sales of Efonica through our established and growing network of distribution partners," said Roger Karam, President of Fusion's VoIP division. "We will continue to form strategic alliances with Jordanian retailers and align with key Internet properties, in order to increase the points of sale for Jordanians, as well as to connect the Jordanian communities around the world in a way that is simple and cost- effective."

Efonica offers consumers the ability to call each other using their existing landline or mobile telephone numbers. Calls can be made to and from any combination of PCs, Internet phones and regular telephones (with a SIP adapter), connected to either a wireless, broadband or dial-up Internet connection. The service was introduced incorporating Fusion's patent-pending worldwide Internet area code, which combined with a subscriber's existing telephone number, further simplifies the process of making a call. Consumers subscribe to Efonica by visiting http://www.efonica.com and completing an easy registration process.

Efonica VoIP Services Fuse with MasterCard Cardholders

VoIP Monitor — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 19:52:13 GMT

Fusion Telecommunications International, Inc., a global VoIP service provider, announced that it has entered into a retail marketing alliance with MasterCard Worldwide to offer its suite of premium paid Efonica services to MasterCard cardholders. As part of the agreement, Fusion will market its premium paid Efonica VoIP services via http://www.mastercard.com.

"Fusion is very pleased to enter into this alliance to market our premium paid Efonica VoIP services to MasterCard cardholders. We believe we have created a significant promotion for MasterCard that will enable its cardholders to realize the substantial benefits of Efonica while allowing Fusion to drive sales of our paid Efonica services," said Matthew Rosen, President and CEO of Fusion.

"We believe Efonica's VoIP services, coupled with an exclusive MasterCard promotion, will be of value to MasterCard cardholders by providing an incentive to keep in touch with friends and family," said Cheryl Guerin, Vice President of Promotions and Interactive for MasterCard Worldwide.

Efonica offers consumers the ability to call each other using their existing landline or mobile telephone numbers. Calls can be made to and from any combination of PCs, Internet phones and regular telephones (with a SIP adapter), connected to either a wireless, broadband or dial-up Internet connection. The service was introduced incorporating Fusion's patent-pending Worldwide Internet Area Code(TM), which combined with a subscriber's existing telephone number, further simplifies the process of making a call. Consumers subscribe to Efonica by visiting http://www.efonica.com and completing an easy registration process.

Efonica Explodes with 250,000 Subscribers in Less Than 45 Days

VoIP Monitor — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 17:47:04 GMT

Fusion Telecommunications International, Inc., a global VoIP service provider, announced that it has added an additional 150,000 subscribers to its new Efonica service in the last two weeks, increasing the number of subscribers to 250,000 in less than 45 days since its launch.

Efonica offers consumers the ability to call each other for free using their existing landline or mobile telephone numbers. Calls can be made to and from any combination of PCs, Internet phones and regular telephones (with a SIP adapter), connected to either a wireless, broadband or dial-up Internet connection. The service was introduced simultaneously with Fusion's patent- pending Worldwide Internet Area Code, which combined with a subscriber's existing telephone number, further simplifies the process of making a call. Consumers subscribe to Efonica by visiting http://www.efonica.com and completing a free and easy registration process.

"The rapid increase in subscribers, well ahead of our most optimistic forecasts, demonstrates the large unmet need for innovative VoIP services such as those provided by Efonica," said Matthew Rosen, President and CEO of Fusion. "Now that we are building a rapidly growing installed base of customers, we will be concentrating on marketing our value added paid services in order to drive revenue growth."

The Company believes that the value of Fusion will be enhanced through the development of a worldwide Internet community of subscribers and a high margin revenue stream. Thus far, as evidenced by acquiring more than 250,000 subscribers in less than 45 days, Fusion is achieving significant success in its efforts to establish a worldwide Internet community of users. The Company has commenced efforts to sell fee-based, value added features and services to its existing subscriber base via online and physical distribution channels throughout the world.

Two recently announced paid services are efoOut, which allows members to call any out of network landline or mobile phone; and efoLink, which allows subscribers, from the Efonica website, to schedule and trigger a call between any two landline or mobile phones, an innovative and useful service for people on the go, particularly business travelers.

"Now that Efonica has experienced a very rapid adoption rate, we are concentrating on enhancing the customer experience and further developing our suite of innovative paid service offerings. We are also focusing on implementing marketing strategies to encourage our existing free subscribers to purchase Efonica's paid services and expanding our online and physical distribution partnerships worldwide to help drive the sale of our paid service offerings," added Roger Karam, President of Fusion's VoIP Division.