Coms Launches VoIP Service with 2 Million Numbers

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Coms plc has today switched on its Internet Telephony network for UK public use.

Unlike Skype, Coms will work on all devices that support the SIP protocol, which
is recognised as the International standard for voice over IP (VoIP) networks,
bringing simple, cheap internet telephone service to a wide range of PDAs,
mobiles and landlines.

Coms lets each customer select their own free UK personal number from a range of
1.4 million Ofcom allocated numbers in the top 178 UK geographic area codes by
population. Incoming calls are free and calls between Coms users are also free.
Coms charges low rates to UK phones, mobiles and international destinations and
for enhanced messaging services.

There are already over two million British households using the Internet to make
calls. Further, SIP is becoming standard in most portable devices. By 2008 most
mobile phones and PDAs will be able to receive VoIP calls from the nearest
wireless hotspot.

"This mass saturation will enable people to make cheap calls wherever they can
get onto a WiFi hotspot, giving the networks a real run for their money." says
Terry Martin, CEO of Coms.

"Integration of Coms numbers with existing handsets will be the linchpin of this
sector" says Richard Bennett, Corporate Development Officer of Coms. "Our phones
are reminiscent of mobile handsets which brings users a sense of familiarity
that will drive the uptake of our service - users will quite literally take
their landline with them".

Coms will offer its service and special Internet phones through the company's
online shop (www.coms.com).

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