Universal Express' Postal Consumers Directed to TVCP Web Address
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 2000--Universal Express Inc. (OTC:USXP) announced today its Video Calling Partner, Talk Visual Inc. (OTC:TVCP), launched the world's first Web site for companies, individuals and institutions which are, or wish to be, video-calling enabled. The first phase of the Web site opened Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the unique Web address videocallme.com.
"This unique site and its sign-up and scheduling capabilities will have a two-fold effect on our association with TVCP. First, it will help drive more PBC Network store members to utilizing these services, and secondly, it will make it much easier for consumers, institutions and companies to find these locations," said Mark Falk, managing director of PBC Network.
"Our role in helping TVCP to create the largest Video Calling Network in the world, utilizing our own national postal center network, will be a challenging and unique opportunity," said Richard Altomare, CEO of Universal Express Inc.
From company headquarters in Miami, President and CEO Eugene Rosov said yesterday, "Our new Web site, designed for desktop/computer video IP-users and commercial/public/private ISDN locations, allows us to bridge -- worldwide -- any ISDN videoconference unit to any IP or ISDN video-enabled desktop system in the world -- or vice-versa. We anticipate the sign-up of thousands of users who will enjoy vastly reduced ISDN rates by using our bridging service to quickly, easily and with excellent quality SEE AND HEAR one another around the world. This Web site represents our PHASE ONE effort in this field. We anticipate a continuing and rapid development of the Web site as the market responds to our offerings."
Talk Visual Corporation (OTCBB: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 877/22VIDEO within the United States, or at 305/572-0575 from abroad.
Universal Express Inc. (USXP) owns and operates several subsidiaries in the packaging and shipping business including Skynet Worldwide Express and the Private Postal Network.com (PPN) which provides logistical services and cost-effective delivery of goods worldwide. USXP's other subsidiaries are engaged in entertainment (Manhattan Concierge) and additional support services, UniqueNet.com, WorldPost Network.com and the Postal Business Center Network (PBC Network.com).
Universal Express's Web site address is usxp.com Investor Relations, call Jordan Ness at 212/764-3125.
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