Packet8 VideoPhone Makes Television Debut on Sets of Popular Shows

Packet8 VideoPhone Makes Television Debut on Sets of Popular Shows SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Packet8 Broadband VideoPhone, from voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider 8x8, Inc., (NASDAQ:EGHT) is being utilized in some of this season's most popular television shows, including the Emmy award winning spy drama, Alias. Alias fans can spot the silver-toned Packet8 VideoPhone sitting on the desks of Agent Sydney Bristow and her colleagues at their CIA offices. From time to time throughout the season, viewers may catch a glimpse of actual VideoPhone conversations occurring between the show's characters. According to Eclipse Worldwide President Jon Holtzman, "Alias called and told us they were looking for some hot-looking, high-tech phones for the new season. We presented the 8x8 Videophones and they loved them, and immediately ordered a dozen to fill the set." Eclipse is the marketing agency that oversees television placement opportunities for Packet8 products. In addition to Alias, the Packet8 Videophone has also been incorporated in episodes of 24 -- The Series, King of Queens, Law & Order SVU, Will & Grace, Stargate Atlantis, Medical Investigation, Eyes, Entourage and Navy NCIS. Introduced in June 2004, the Packet8 consumer VideoPhone uses a standard broadband internet connection to transmit high quality audio and crisp instant-on video communications. Previous videophone technology has been limited by bandwidth capabilities of the PSTN (public switched telephone network), which hampered the delivery of crisp real-time video images. Because it is based on SIP, an international internet protocol standard, the Packet8 VideoPhone achieves a level of technology and performance sophistication previously not possible. About 8x8, Inc. VoIP (voice over internet protocol) service provider 8x8, Inc. offers internet-based telephony solutions (www.packet8.net) for individual residential and business users as well as small to medium sized business organizations. In addition to regular Packet8 VoIP service plans, priced as low as $19.95 per month for unlimited anytime calling to the U.S. and Canada, 8x8 now offers the Packet8 DV 326 VideoPhone, the industry's first stand alone broadband consumer videophone. Packet8 Virtual Office, 8x8's VoIP system for small to medium sized businesses, is a hosted PBX solution comprised of powerful business class features. For additional company information, visit 8x8's web site at www.8x8.com . About Eclipse Worldwide Based in Menlo Park, CA, and with offices in Los Angeles, Eclipse Worldwide is a brand marketing company that specializes in product placement, entertainment marketing and other highly leveraged marketing vehicles. For additional information, please visit their website at www.eclipse-worldwide.com. NOTE: 8x8, the 8x8 logo, Packet8, the Packet8 logo and Packet8 Virtual Office are trademarks of 8x8, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Source: 8x8, Inc. CONTACT: Joan Citelli of 8x8, +1-408-316-1290, or JCitelli@8x8.com Web site: http://www.eclipse-worldwide.com/ Web site: http://www.8x8.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment