Posted on 15. Sep, 2004 by NetworkIP in Press Release
Unique, new product provides friends and loved ones back home with a personal toll-free number for soldiers to use overseas.
DALLAS (September 15, 2004) – NetworkIP, a leading provider of communications technology, today launched The CallMe Card on the Tony Danza Show. The company donated 10,000, toll-free numbers in the form of $5 CallMe Cards to Cell Phones for Soldiers, a program that enables soldiers stationed overseas to communicate with loved ones back home.
NetworkIP’s CallMe Card provides users with a personal, toll-free 800 number to give out to family and friends at rates far below those associated with traditional toll-free services. This new service enables consumers to have calls forwarded to any designated number, including their home, cell or office phone. Users can redirect and recharge the number at any time via phone or online customer service.
“NetworkIP is pleased to join such a worthwhile cause with our CallMe Card offering,” said Pete Pattullo, president and CEO of NetworkIP. “The card is ideal for our soldiers stationed overseas because it allows them to contact their loved ones without the worry of exceeding minutes or incurring the high rates associated with other alternatives. We know how important it is for soldiers’ morale to maintain contact with loved ones on a regular basis.”
The Cell Phones for Soldiers program was started by thirteen-year old Brittany Bergquist and her twelve year-old brother Robbie of Norwell, Massachusetts, after they learned about a local soldier who ran up a massive cell phone bill calling home from Iraq. As a sign of support, they immediately pooled their money together and opened a savings account at South Shore Bank to aid the soldier. The bank then donated $500 towards their efforts.
The Bergquist’s hope is to provide as many soldiers as possible with much needed communication vehicles, including prepaid calling cards and cell phone service. The organization has already distributed calling cards to soldiers in Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan and other bases around the world.
Each CallMe Card donated by NetworkIP provides up to one hour of calling time for soldiers overseas calling their family and friends. Users can designate where the call will be received to ensure they will be available for the call.
For more information about NetworkIP’s CallMe Card, please visit: www.thecallmecard.com.
About NetworkIP
Founded in 1997, NetworkIP (www.networkip.net) is a proven industry leader in stored value and the development of advanced communications services. With revenues over $100 million annually, NetworkIP currently supports over 400 million end-user accounts. The company provides technology and services to the major telecom companies worldwide. Utilizing the latest in technology from Nortel Networks, Cisco Systems, AT&T, and Hewlett-Packard, NetworkIP is a leading provider of communications solutions. More information about NetworkIP can be found on the Internet at www.networkip.net.
Posted on 09. Sep, 2004 by NetworkIP in Press Release
Strategic relationship will offer prepaid services resellers a complete online solution.
DALLAS (September 9, 2004) – NetworkIP, a leading telecommunications services provider, and Managed Prepaid, a leading e-commerce software provider geared for the prepaid calling card market, today announced a strategic relationship to address the growing demand for integrated e-commerce solutions for prepaid providers.
As part of the agreement, Managed Prepaid will offer its manageIT eCommerce website application to all of NetworkIP’s customers seeking an automated, comprehensive and proven system for companies that are serious about doing business online.
The new solution fully integrates manageIT eCommerce, a full-featured e-commerce storefront package, with the NetworkIP voice and data services platform. Managed Prepaid will prepare the online store and handle the setup process allowing the distributor to focus on other business initiatives. The manageIT eCommerce system is flexible and allows companies to customize the system and take advantage of core business capabilities and differentiate their business from those of their competitors.
“Together with NetworkIP, Managed Prepaid can take our products to broader markets and drive the adoption of our technology. NetworkIP is known for leadership in the prepaid telecom services industry, and we have great expectations for this partnership to have a significant effect on our company’s growth,” said Silas Peterson, Founder and Director of Managed Prepaid. “Not only are the complementary technologies a great fit, but both companies are committed to combining our solutions in innovative ways for the benefit of our customers.”
“The NetworkIP team and our customers are excited about our new offering that includes Managed Prepaid software solutions,” said Pete Pattullo, NetworkIP President and CEO. “Today’s prepaid market demands end-to-end integrated solutions that allow our customers to establish, maintain and grow their businesses online, and Managed Prepaid’s software application was a logical match for NetworkIP’s platform.”
The combination of these two powerful technologies allows a prepaid card distributor access to a strong and robust online presence. Customers can securely manage and maintain their manageIT eCommerce website with no additional programming skills. Advanced features available through the integrated application include Real-Time PIN Recharge, Auto-Recharge, Pin-less Dialing, CDR’s and more.
Managed Prepaid will be demonstrating the manageIT eCommerce solution in NetworkIP’s booth #200 at the upcoming InteleCard Expo, September 22-23, 2004, in Las Vegas.
About Managed Prepaid
Managed Prepaid is a business consulting and technology services firm dedicated
to providing high value e-business products, e-marketing, and support services to companies operating inside the global prepaid and stored value markets. A business unit of parent company Blutique®, Managed Prepaid has developed a wide array of e-commerce and customer self-service applications which are fully integrated with the leading prepaid platforms. Via the company’s in-depth understanding of the industry and the flexibility of the applications, Managed Prepaid clients can easily interface with multiple prepaid debit platforms, CRM’s, and other external applications.