8×8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT) , provider of Packet8 residential, business
and video Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone services, announced
today that it has signed an agreement with InterNET Services
Corporation (ISC), the marketing, training and support arm of the Yager
Network, calling for the promotion and distribution of Packet8 VoIP
phone services through its network of Independent Business Owners
(IBOs).
The Yager Network of IBOs are a part of Quixtar, Inc., pioneer of the
successful I-commerce business model which helps IBOs achieve success
through a combination of web-based marketing, the company's
Independent Business Ownership Plan and the full-service infrastructure
of Quixtar. Since 1999, IBOs powered by Quixtar have generated over
$5.3 billion in sales at
http://www.quixtar.com/ plus more than $396
million for Partner Stores, earning more than $1.72 billion in bonuses
and other incentives. Their efforts have propelled Quixtar to be named
the number one online retailer in the Health & Beauty category based on
sales, and 20th among all e-commerce sites, according to Internet
Retailer's "Top 500 Guide."
Utilizing proven relationship marketing techniques, Yager IBOs will
market and distribute Packet8 voice and video Internet phone services
to a base of thousands of IBOs and their customers worldwide.
"Our industry is Hi-Touch-oriented and this VoIP Phone Service will
allow us to combine Hi-Tech with Hi Touch in our presentation and
training as well as provide cost savings over traditional phone
service," said Steven Yager, ISC's Senior Vice President of Global
Operations.
The Packet8 VoIP solution allows Internet users to enhance the
functionality of their high speed connection with a telephone service
that is affordable, as easy to use as a regular telephone, and bundled
with many advanced features (e.g., voice mail, caller ID, call waiting,
call waiting caller ID, call forwarding, hold, line-alternate, 3-way
conferencing, web access to account controls, etc.) not included with
traditional circuit- switched telephone services. The standalone
Packet8 VideoPhone is the industry's first exceptional quality,
consumer priced videophone that uses a standard broadband internet
connection to transmit high quality audio and crisp instant-on video
communications.
"The network marketing channel has proven to be very successful for
8×8 as the personal relationships already in place create an effective
environment for educating consumers about the features and benefits of
Packet8 Internet phone services," said Huw Rees, 8×8 Vice President
of Marketing & Sales. "We are very pleased to be partnering with the
Yager Network of Independent Business Owners and look forward to
helping them achieve success with the Packet8 line of products and
services."
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