8x8 and Uniden Launch Innovative VoIP Home Telephone Solution

8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGHT - News), the Packet8 broadband voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, and Uniden America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wireless consumer electronics, today introduced a fully integrated, service-ready whole house VoIP phone system at the Spring 2005 VON Conference and Expo, March 7-10, at the San Jose Convention Center in booth #628.


The Packet8-enabled UIP1868 is a 5.8GHz digital expandable corded/cordless phone with built-in VoIP technology. The UIP1868 is expandable with up to ten handsets, deploying VoIP capability to each handset using a single broadband Internet connection. Incorporating Centillium Communications' Voice Services Platform (VSP) and 8x8's Internet telephony software, the UIP1868 offers plug-and-play access to Packet8's feature-rich broadband telephone service.

"With Uniden's expertise in the consumer electronics industry and 8x8's strength in voice and video communications technology, we are offering one of the most advanced telecommunications packages for future VoIP subscribers," said 8x8 President Barry Andrews. "Consumers making the transition to VoIP phone service can feel confident that with the Uniden/Packet8 option, they will receive one of the industry's most reliable and sophisticated Internet telephone solutions."

Uniden's UIP1868 supports one telephone and one fax line and is compatible with Uniden's TCX800, TCX400, TCX440, CLX500 and ELT560 flip-design phone accessory cordless handsets. The unit also offers features such as call waiting, caller ID, handset speakerphone, four-way conferencing, DirectLink(TM) two-way radio capability and a do not disturb setting.

The Packet8 residential broadband phone service, introduced in November 2002, offers unlimited local and long distance calling to the U.S. and Canada for $19.95 per month and includes calling features such as voicemail, local number portability (LNP), unlimited in-network calling, directory assistance ($.75 per call), call forwarding and call blocking. For a monthly charge, Packet8 subscribers can add toll free and virtual numbers as well as E911 support. Packet8 remains the only VoIP residential telephone service to offer true, replacement E911 service which automatically routes calls and computer-based "screen pops" of caller information to emergency personnel at local Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs).

"Uniden is proud to partner with 8x8 to deliver a complete, cost-effective VoIP solution to consumers," said Brett Morrison, national sales manager in charge of IP products and business communications at Uniden America. "The high-quality broadband phone service offered by 8x8 in conjunction with Uniden's reliable hardware product truly provides a complete top of the line VoIP system for every consumer."

The Uniden UIP1868 incorporates Centillium Communications' (VSP), an integrated turnkey platform with exceptional performance, Quality-of-Service (QoS) and security features for the development and deployment of carrier-grade VoIP products. Uniden and Centillium formed a strategic relationship in 2004 to facilitate the development and retail delivery of consumer and small-office/home-office (SOHO) VoIP products.

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 Uniden

Uniden America Corporation, the North American subsidiary of Japan-based Uniden Corporation, manufactures and markets wireless consumer electronic products including cordless telephones, business telecommunications systems, Bearcat® scanners, FRS/GMRS radios, marine radios and other wireless personal communications products. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Uniden sells its products through dealers and distributors throughout North, Central and South America. For more information on Uniden's IP products, please contact Brett Morrison at bmorrison@uniden.com.

About Centillium Communications

Centillium Communications, Inc. is a leading innovator of high performance, cost-effective semiconductor solutions that give consumers, enterprises and service providers the winning edge in broadband access. The company's complete, end-to-end system-on- chip solutions accelerate development time-to-market for "last mile" products with Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) and Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) technologies. Centillium products include digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits and related software for DSL and FTTP central office and customer premises equipment and VoIP solutions for carrier- and enterprise- class gateways and consumer telephony. Centillium is a global company with headquarters in Fremont, CA. Additional information is available at www.centillium.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.




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