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SunRocket VoIP Provider Blasts Past 200,000 Subscribers

VoIP Monitor — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:47:39 GMT

SunRocket has eclipsed 200,000 residential subscribers -- a testament to the rising strength of the category and the firm's determination to redefine what is possible when it comes to enhancing home-centric communications. The company has also launched or expanded service in several key markets over the past few weeks, bringing SunRocket's unique and compelling value proposition to the doorstep of millions of U.S. broadband households.

"Building a 200,000 subscriber base from scratch in a relatively short period of time demonstrates how rapidly consumers are embracing the value, simplicity and enhanced feature set of SunRocket Internet phone service," said Lisa Hook, president and CEO of SunRocket. "And while category growth has been impressive -- approximately 10 million U.S. consumers subscribe to VoIP -- we have barely scraped the surface in a market with more than 50 million broadband households ready, willing and able to make the switch to SunRocket."

"Mainstream consumers continue to demonstrate a strong appetite for Internet phone service; in fact the VoIP market is twice as big as it was a year ago and we predict continued strong growth going forward," said Stephan Beckert, Director of Research at Telegeography. "Internet phone service providers that offer compelling prices, products and features are continuing to gain landline converts."

In the coming months SunRocket will leverage the industry's only all-IP network to deliver a host of compelling home-centric communications products, services and features to consumers nationwide. At the same time the company will continue to lead the charge on issues vital to industry growth and maturity, such as:

Quality of Service -- By utilizing the industry's only all-IP network and partnering with industry leaders to better monitor and improve service quality, SunRocket is delivering high-quality, reliable communications to members.
VoIP Peering -- Through relationships with key industry peering partners, SunRocket will continue to spearhead efforts for an open, innovative peering model that offers a viable alternative to the closed, outdated legacy PSTN cost-per-minute peering approach. By exchanging voice traffic directly with other VoIP providers, SunRocket realizes tremendous efficiency gains and can deliver enhanced quality of service for customers communicating via internet telephony.
Next Generation Enhanced 9-1-1 -- SunRocket is the only residential Internet phone service provider to fully account for E911 from the beginning. Through ongoing work with organizations and partners committed to next generation E911 -- and by leveraging our all-IP network -- SunRocket will remain an active leader in delivering full emergency communications services from end-to-end.

Go to Sunrocket.com for more information

VoIP Service Bundled with Cordless VoIP Phone

VoIP Monitor — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 20:03:48 GMT

SunRocket and American Telecom Services launch a fully certified DECT 6.0 cordless multi-handset Internet phone powered by SunRocket. The E6501S DECT phone will be available through nationwide retail channels beginning this month, starting with one of the nation's largest office superstores.

With an integrated router, users no longer require a separate Internet phone adapter, as full VoIP capabilities are already built in. In addition, because the DECT 6.0 phone operates in the 1.9 GHz frequency band, defined by the FCC specifically for cordless phones, the DECT phone avoids interference problems associated with home networks and other wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequencies -- such as Wi-Fi, microwave ovens and garage door openers.

The E6501S, with its DECT 6.0 technology, also enables:

An expandable design for up to five total handsets;
Communications range of more than 650 feet; and
SIP-compliant VoIP platform.

Retail customers will be able to easily activate the multi-handset cordless unit for Internet phone service by choosing from any of SunRocket's offerings, including its pioneering all-inclusive $199 Annual Edition -- which delivers unlimited free calling throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, enhanced voicemail, over a dozen free built-in calling features, enhanced 911 calling, plus the option to keep their existing phone number.

Paul Kapustka over at GigaOM has a great write up on this at 'Pull the plug on PSTN with Cordless VoIP?' and you can get SunRocket Internet Phone Service here.

Sunrocket to Use DigiLinea's Latin American VoIP Network

VoIP Monitor — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 19:53:29 GMT

DigiLinea and SunRocket will utilize the DigiLinea Latin American VoIP Network to provide high quality, low cost direct call termination to locations throughout Latin America.

By working with DigiLinea, leading service providers have access to the DigiLinea Latin American VoIP Network, providing a turnkey suite for addressing the needs of the US Hispanic market. Once interconnected with the DigiLinea Latin American VoIP Network, service providers can quickly and efficiently launch customized VoIP offerings, and at the same time, dramatically lower termination costs on calls to Latin America while increasing service provider revenue and profits per line.

Alex Tulchinsky, Senior Vice President, Operations at SunRocket said, "As SunRocket strives to make it easier for members to keep in touch with friends and family across the globe, it is imperative to work with international telecommunications providers who not only provide affordable rates, but also the most efficient routes that ensure crystal clear voice for each call. With their own regional VoIP network in Latin America and the next generation VoIP infrastructure required to link our members with their home countries in this region, DigiLinea was the logical choice."

Gregory Keough CEO and Chairman of DigiLinea commented, "Internet phone service providers recognize that Latinos spend more per month on telecom services then other demographic groups due to their high volume of calling to and from Latin America. We are pleased SunRocket has chosen our next generation platform for call termination to the Latin America market."

Service providers partnering with DigiLinea now have access to feature rich VoIP services that provide their customers with unique best of breed VoIP calling solutions. To learn more about DigiLinea VoIP visit www.DigiLinea.com.

SunRocket Offers $.01 per Minute VoIP Calling to China

VoIP Monitor — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 18:08:45 GMT

SunRocket announces an unprecedented new calling plan that drops rates to Asia Pacific locations including China, Japan, Hong Kong and Vietnam to as little as one cent per minute.

The annual, all-inclusive $199 Asia Pacific Edition offers a compelling and unique alternative for U.S. consumers who frequently call friends and family located throughout the Asia Pacific. With per-minute calling rates well below traditional phone service offerings and as much as 90 percent less than other major VoIP providers, the SunRocket Asia Pacific Edition value proposition is unmatched in the industry.

"Prior to the SunRocket Asia Pacific Edition, consumers were forced to jump through hoops to seek savings on international calls to these destinations, often resorting to inconvenient and deceptively expensive prepaid calling cards," said Joyce Dorris, SunRocket co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer. "Now SunRocket makes it easy for consumers to enjoy the lowest per-minute rates to Asia, building upon our mission to change what is possible for consumers and challenge historical pricing practices by our competitors."

The Asia Pacific Edition reduces international rates to $.01 per minute on all calls (landline and cell) to China, Singapore and Hong Kong; and on landline calls to Taiwan, Malaysia and South Korea. Landline rates fall to $.02 per minute for Japan; while SunRocket's rate on all calls to Vietnam is cut nearly in half to $.10 per minute.

Additional destinations included in the Asia Pacific Edition are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, and Mongolia.

All rates effective as of 12/21/06
Rates for SkypeOut Calling

"The Asia Pacific Edition is the first of its kind to bundle these countries together into one all-inclusive calling plan," added Dorris. "As the cost to providers for international calling continues to decline, it is unconscionable for phone companies to force customers into paying outrageously marked-up rates; and with SunRocket's Asia Pacific Edition, they no longer have to."

The $199 annual, all-inclusive Asia Pacific Edition includes unlimited free calling throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. As with other SunRocket plans, customers enjoy enhanced voicemail, over a dozen free built- in calling features, enhanced 911 calling, plus the option to keep their existing phone number.

SunRocket and Thomson to Explore Opportunities

VoIP Monitor — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 19:34:03 GMT

SunRocket, announced that Thomson, Inc., will enter into an agreement to explore various promotional activities to expand the presence of SunRocket's VoIP services. The agreement also includes the development of future GE branded products that will leverage various feature capabilities available through SunRocket Internet phone service.

"Thomson's reputation for reliable, easy-to-use consumer telephony products has no equal in the minds of millions of consumers, which is why SunRocket is thrilled they have selected us to launch some of these next generation network products into the residential Internet phone service market," said Lisa Hook, president and chief executive officer at SunRocket. "From the beginning, we have prided ourselves on delivering consumer-friendly Internet phone service at an unprecedented value, so our relationship with Thomson to market SunRocket's service is a natural fit."

"Thomson is dedicated to delivering consumer value and innovative features to our telephony products," said Tom Bratton, vice president sales and marketing, Thomson. "Enabling customers to use their phones to take advantage of the broadband-enabled features and dramatic cost savings SunRocket offers will open up a world of new possibilities for consumers looking to get the most out of their home phone service. This is the beginning of an exciting time in residential telephony where more features that improve consumers' lives will be facilitated by the emergence of IP telephony."

SunRocket Offers Halloween Goodies

VoIP Monitor — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:09:08 GMT

Today only Sunrocket is offering 2 years of VOIP phone service with free activation and free equipment. Click on "Free Extra Year" Halloween banner.

Includes:

Unlimited calling to the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Free Activation, Shipping, and Equipment
Free Built-In Features - Caller ID, Call WAiting, 3-Way Calling and Much More!
Free Enhanced Voicemail
Free International Calls - Up to 100 Minutes per Month
Free Enhanced 911
No Hidden Fees, No Term Contracts and No Cancellation Penalties

There is no contract or commitment. If you aren't satisfied simply call for a refund of any unused months. After 24 months, yearly plans will automatically renew. This Service is intended for normal residential use. Any activity that results in excessive usage inconsistent with normal residential or home usage patterns is prohibited. Government fees and taxes will apply. See SunRocket Subscriber Agreement for further details.

This offer cannot be combined with any other offer and is only available to new customers.