Talk Visual Unveils World's First Commercial Video-Over-ISDN to Video-Over-IP Bridging Service
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2000--
Using RADvision (Israeli) technology, Talk Visual deploys worldwide service
(OTC-BB: TVCP). TALK VISUAL CORPORATION announced today the unveiling of its revolutionary ISDN-to-IP/IP-to-ISDN commercial bridging service. The technology, provided by RADvision of Israel, allows the Company to connect - or "bridge" - the many thousands of legacy ISDN-based equipment worldwide with "newer" IP-based desktop computers configured for videocalling. It also bridges ISDN-to-ISDN videocalls. The unique service is operator mediated, and is available around the clock and around the world.
From Company headquarters in Miami, Florida, President and CEO Eugene Rosov said today "our new world-wide bridging service links any ISDN videoconference unit to any IP or ISDN video-enabled desktop system in the world - or vice-versa. With this technology, we're actually spanning two vast continents of technology - linking the IP future of video-telephony with a mature and vibrant ISDN heritage."
The Company believes that its IP/ISDN commercial service heralds a milestone in video telephony. Mr. Rosov added "we're very pleased to be working with RADvision on this project. They are a fantastic partner, with profound IP experience. Israeli quality and reliability are legendary, and we're delighted to have the top-of-the-line provider. With our 450 Sprint partnership locations, and 345 Mivnet membership locations, along with the thousands of other public ISDN and IP rooms available worldwide, we can help any corporation or individual make a videocall into most cities, into virtually any country on the planet."
The Company charges 99 cents per minute for bridging an inbound videocall (either ISDN or IP) to any ISDN or (static) IP location in the United States. A modest per-call setup fee of $3.00 to $5.00 is assessed. The service is available to public videocall rooms, private and public corporations, and individuals worldwide. Additional per-minute fees apply to international videocalls. Talk Visual operators will arrange and setup calls between the endpoints for all customers.
According to Michael J. Zwebner, Talk Visual's Chairman, "the Company is moving ahead with all due speed to offer video telephony services worldwide. With this new capability, we can link what we believe will be millions of desktop video units, with static or dynamic IP addresses, with the many thousands of existing ISDN-based systems deployed worldwide. We think this market is vast, and we intend to capitalize on it. We will continue to demonstrate implementation leadership in the commercialization of emerging technologies."
ABOUT TALK VISUAL CORP
Talk Visual Corporation (OTC-BB: TVCP) is a pioneer in the video teleconferencing industry. It is developing global retail facilities to accommodate the growing video-communications needs of two key market segments: businesses and expatriate ethnic populations. Talk Visual can be reached toll-free at 1-877-22VIDEO within the United States, or at 305 572-0575 from abroad.
A list of Talk Visual's videocalling shops is at www.talkvisual.com. The site allows visitors to order the 4th edition of the company's impressive full-color newspaper. Talk Visual sells pagers at www.beeperforabuck.com, and will soon launch prepaid telephone sales from www.prepaidtelephones.com. Information on the new Talk Visual TV225 Video-Telephone can be seen on www.thevideotelephone.com. In addition, visitors are directed to visit the company's home page at www.talkvisual.com and click on the FAQ section, and or to read the Chairman's Corner latest weekly message.
Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release (including without limitation, statements indicating that the company "expects," "estimates," "anticipates," or "believes" and all other statements concerning future financial results, product offerings or other events that have not yet occurred) are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Additional information on these and other factors are included in the company's Form 10-KSB for the Fiscal Year ended Dec. 31, 1999, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This release does not constitute an offer to sell securities.
CONTACT: Talk Visual Corporation
Janeth Iglesias-Vega
Investor Relations
305 572-0575
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