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Startec Global Communications Integrates PhoenixSoft Softswitch Functionality
 

PhoenixSoft’s Cirrus Softswitch provides economical feature enhancements to existing VoIP network
 

Phoenix, Arizona…May 28, 2008...PhoenixSoft, Inc., a pioneering provider of next-generation communications platforms for converged networks, announced today that Startec Global Communications, Inc. (“Startec”) has upgraded its VoIP network to PhoenixSoft’s Cirrus Softswitch solution.  Startec, a facilities-based provider of long distance communications services to ethnic businesses and consumers in the United States and Canada, operates an extensive network of IP gateways, international gateways, domestic switches and undersea fiber optic cables.

In this application, the Cirrus Softswitch integrates within Startec’s existing Sonus softswitch.  Cirrus functions as a feature server providing cost-effective pre-paid and post-paid enhanced services for Startec’s calling card and wireless customers.  Calls into the network route through the Sonus softswitch, where they are handed to the Cirrus Softswitch to access advanced capabilities.  Cirrus then routes calls back to the Sonus softswitch to be directed to their final termination point.

PhoenixSoft’s Cirrus Softswitch works within any SIP network, regardless of existing switching hardware.  All SIP devices within the network can access a full set of enhanced features.  Cirrus has been fully tested to interoperate with major industry gateways and softswitches.

“The Startec application demonstrates the flexibility of our Cirrus Softswitch,” said Paul Amick, PhoenixSoft co-founder.  “We developed Cirrus to integrate within a variety of network configurations, including VoIP-enabling a TDM network, integrating end-to-end IP capabilities as a stand-alone softswitch, or, as with Startec, interoperating with existing gateways and softswitches to provide an enhanced feature set.

“The Cirrus Softswitch adds the VoIP features Startec needs without a staggering price tag,” continued Amick.  “By offering such attractive upgrade alternatives, we’re able to build lasting partnerships with our customers.  We value our long-term relationship with Startec and look forward to serving them well into the future.”

About Startec Global Communications

Startec (www.startec.com) provides innovative, affordable, convenient and easy-to-use telephone, Internet and communications services. Since 1989, Startec has been the leading provider of telephone services to ethnic businesses and consumers in the United States. The company also works with international long-distance carriers and Internet service providers transacting with the world's emerging economies. Startec offers high levels of satisfaction to every customer by understanding their needs and culture, providing exceptional value and delivering reliable communication services. Startec's newest service, CellConnect allows customers to make international calls from their cell phone as well as from almost any other phone without dialing any PIN Numbers.

About PhoenixSoft

Since 1985, PhoenixSoft has developed a long and distinguished track record within the telecommunications industry as an innovative provider of telephony solutions for converged networks.  The company provides robust switching, enhanced features and innovative IP applications through its Cirrus Softswitch.  In addition, PhoenixSoft offers integrated Billing and Retail Web Portal solutions.  PhoenixSoft’s customized real-time multimedia telephony platforms deliver carrier-grade voice quality, reliability and scalability for service providers, carriers and business enterprises.  The company has deployed its advanced switching solutions throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Australia.  For more information, visit http://www.phoenixsoft.com.

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602-791-7345

925-373-9100

pamick@phoenixsoft.com

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