Speakeasy Receives Prestigious VoIP Industry Award

SEATTLE—November 3, 2005—Speakeasy, the nation's largest independent broadband services company, was recognized as a Superior Voice over IP (VoIP) Service Provider by the editorial staff and readers of the industry-leading magazine, Internet Telephony. Chosen from thousands of companies, Speakeasy Business VoIP was lauded at the publication's conference and expo, held October 24-27, 2005 in Los Angeles, for its significance, originality and innovation, as well as its contributions to the growth of the VoIP industry overall.

Speakeasy recently prevailed as having the best brand name in the VoIP service category in a national survey by TippingSprung; Speakeasy swept its category with nearly 40 percent of the votes, beating four major competitors.

Launched in April 2005, Speakeasy Business VoIP manages voice and data over its national, secure network and offers the industry's broadest range of features, including: calling to 22 countries, employee and administrator portal, Microsoft® Outlook® integration, robust call-management features, personal conference calling and web conferencing, remote office, choice of industry-standard phones, E911 coverage and unmatched call quality.

For more information, pricing and availability, visit www.speakeasy.net/business/voip or call 800.556.5829.

About Speakeasy
Speakeasy, the nation's largest independent broadband services company, is focused on meeting the needs of discerning businesses, professionals and those who depend on the Internet for higher productivity in life. Speakeasy manages its own private fiber-optic national network, ensuring fast connections, low latency, and an unparalleled degree of security protection from the public Internet. Speakeasy offers a full range of innovative services, including OneLink dedicated DSL, VoIP, online gaming services, and multiple business-grade connectivity options. Customers rave about the personalized and highly competent support they receive from Speakeasy's Seattle-based customer service team. Speakeasy's broadband services are available in most metropolitan areas within the 48 contiguous United States. Those interested in Speakeasy can visit www.speakeasy.net or call 800.556.5829.

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