Vonage Selects IPeria To Provide Unified Messaging Solutions For Its SIP-Based V

Edison, NJ and Burlington, MA June 25, 2001--Vonage, a leading SIP-based VoIP communications company, today announced that it is incorporating the IPeriaTM ActivEdgeTM Enhanced Communication System for unified communications and messaging applications into its global service. Among many benefits, Vonage customers will be able to access their voice messages anytime, anywhere.

Utilizing the IPeria ActivEdge software, Vonage will offer a flexible, unified messaging solution that performs both standard and enhanced messaging functions. Vonage users can customize their personal voicemail box to send a notification to any SIP-based phone, mobile phone, pager, PDA, or e-mail when they receive a new message. In addition, a web-based visual voicemail interface will also allow customers to access, listen to and manage their messages through any Internet-connected computer. "IPeria's belief in SIP is in line with Vonage's strategy to provide groundbreaking voice messaging and advanced services to our customers," said Louis Holder, director of network systems. "Their support of SIP and other innovative technologies allows us to seamlessly integrate our systems." "Vonage's selection of IPeria validates our technology and will allow us to showcase our messaging capabilities as a key component of Vonage's SIP-based VoIP service," said Mike Katz, vice president of product management, IPeria Inc. "Customers will be amazed at some of the incredible things SIP-based technology can do." About Vonage Vonage is redefining communications by delivering feature-rich, cost-effective, SIP-based VoIP solutions, wrapped in a compelling customer care experience. Vonage delivers alternative line services to consumers, and integrated voice and data services to SMEs. Vonage's solutions are primarily deployed through its distribution partners. Vonage was founded by Jeffrey Citron, former founder and CEO of Datek Online and Island ECN, Carlos Bhola, former Global Head of Internet/Electronic Commerce investment banking at Credit Suisse First Boston, and Jeff Pulver, a respected VoIP industry expert and CEO of pulver.com. Vonage recently raised $12 million of initial financing from a group of prominent angel investors. For more information about Vonage, please contact info@vonage.com, or call 1-732-528-2600. About IPeria Inc. Founded in 1997, IPeria is the leading developer of an application server and subscriber applications that enable telecommunications service providers to attract and retain customers. Its innovative ActivEdgeTM Enhanced Communication System provides voice mail, unified messaging, voice e-mail and other high-value subscriber services. Service providers use the IPeriaTM I-account user interface of the ActivEdge system to build strong, long-term relationships with their customers by allowing customization and personalization of the services. Privately held, IPeria is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. Additional information is available at http://www.iperia.com.