Nuvio Launches New Partner Program to Give ISPS More Control over VoIP Service Bundling and Billing Options

Business Wire, August 16, 2004

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Nuvio Corporation, a leading provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), today announced the introduction of a second Powered by Nuvio Partner Program offering. The new Custom Bill Package was developed for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) who want the flexibility and control of custom billing, along with the ability to bundle voice in a double or triple play offering.

The Custom Bill Package allows ISPs to charge their own rates for bundled services on one customized bill, providing convenience to customers while reducing churn. Additionally, partners will receive their own internal customer provisioning site for signing up customers and assigning equipment. By purchasing customer equipment at cost from Nuvio, partners receive the following:

--Significant discounts off Nuvio rate plans for customers

--Waiving of the standard $29.99 activation fee for new accounts

--Monthly detailed customer data records for billing

--A dedicated toll-free support number, answered in the partner company name for escalated support calls

The Powered by Nuvio Partner Programs allow ISPs to profit from an exploding market without having to incur the cost and delay of building out their own VoIP network. In addition to the new package, partners can choose Nuvio's Total Package turnkey partner solution, announced in April 2004, which includes development of a branded Web site, private-label billing, referrals coordination, technology support and marketing materials.

Jason Talley, president and CEO of Nuvio Corporation, commented: "We are continually developing innovative ways to make our partner companies more competitive. Nuvio's Custom Bill package is the most cost effective way for ISPs to provide bundled services."

About Nuvio

Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., Nuvio develops, licenses, and markets VoIP services to businesses, education, consumer and government customers through a growing network of private-label partners. In addition to consumer NuvioVoice products, Nuvio also has NuvioCentrex, a complete IP-based Centrex application for businesses that replaces existing telephony infrastructure. For additional information about Nuvio Corporation, visit www.nuvio.com or call toll-free 866-887-3479.

Nuvio, NuvioVoice, NuvioCentrex and the Nuvio logo are trademarks of Nuvio Corporation. All other names and trademarks mentioned above are held by their respective owners and are hereby respectively acknowledged.