Ascalade launches new VoIP phone featuring ClearAudio(TM) technology

Ascalade Communications Inc. (TSX: ACG) announced today the newest addition to its Companion(TM) series of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phones. The new Companion Simple VoIP phone with ClearAudio(TM) technology is now available for sale to new and existing strategic partners and customers, including Ascalade's leading branded telephony and PC accessory customers. The first commercially available product will be released in July 2006.

The Companion Simple is Ascalade's first product to feature its unique ClearAudio(TM) technology, which offers a crystal clear digital sound experience. Ascalade's ClearAudio(TM) technology combines wideband audio, which supports a broader range of sound frequencies and a higher voice sampling rate, with Ascalade's acoustic expertise in telephone design, giving superior voice quality and clarity.

The Companion Simple is the entry level model in Ascalade's series of VoIP products that enables users to easily access the benefits of making voice calls over the internet. Fully integrated with Skype, the popular Internet communication software, the Companion Simple connects directly to the USB port of the computer and replaces a headset with a uniquely designed and user-friendly phone. The phone's simple design gives the user "one touch" access to their Skype contact list, a keypad for easy phone number dialing, as well as volume control and LED notification for new Skype alerts on the handset.

"We are pleased to announce the newest addition to our Companion VoIP product line," said Edmund Ho, President and CEO of Ascalade Communications Inc. "The Companion Simple targets the entry level segment of Skype users and is part of our ongoing strategy to provide our strategic partners and customers with innovative products for the growing VoIP market."

Ascalade's Companion series of VoIP phones are designed to address a large and growing market segment of consumers who already use VoIP communications on their personal computers with Internet communication software. For more information about Ascalade and our products, please visit www.ascalade.com

About Ascalade:

Ascalade Communications Inc. designs and manufactures digital wireless and communications products for branded distributors and telecommunications companies. The Company's current products include digital cordless phones, VoIP phones, digital wireless enterprise conference phones and digital wireless baby monitors. The Company's vertically integrated design, manufacturing and distribution offices are located in Richmond, British Columbia (Canada, head office), Dongguan (China), Hong Kong and London (UK).

Forward Looking Statements:

This discussion and analysis in this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. When used in this discussion and analysis the words "will", "plan", "believe", "expect", "growing" and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts, but reflect our current expectations. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectation, including matters discussed under "Risk Factors" in the 2005 Management Discussion Analysis dated on March 2, 2006. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, risks related to: loss of customers, downturns in consumer and enterprise markets, uncertainty of revenues from VoIP technology, short product life cycles and rapid technological change, long sales and implementation cycles, product defects, product liability claims, intellectual property, defense of intellectual property claims, third party technology licensing, industry standards, suppliers and availability of supplies, availability and costs of labor. There can be no assurance that our expectations will prove to be correct. Consequently, all forward-looking statements made are qualified by these cautionary statements and other cautionary statements and factors contained herein. Ascalade disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For further information: Cindy Cheung, Marketing Communications Specialist, Ascalade Communications Inc., (604) 204-2899, cindy.cheung@ascalade.com

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