TALK Talkspace Inc

Talk America (NASDAQ:TALK), a leading competitive provider of communications services to business and residential customers, announced today its launch of the Network Telephone branded Digital Services product in the greater Atlanta, Georgia area. Talk America, and recently acquired Network Telephone, moved rapidly to develop this new, comprehensive communications package aimed at larger businesses as a strong first step in expanding its commercial customer base. With an integrated voice and data offering that incorporates ISDN PRI signaling to the customer's PBX, we will be able to better serve larger businesses that require more advanced communications solutions. "We've changed the way we're able to provide service to our customers," said Ed Meyercord, CEO and President of Talk America. "By investing heavily in new technology and utilizing Network Telephone's existing network, our customers will experience better service and realize extended savings over time as we've been able to stabilize the rising costs of providing service." The Digital Services product offers an affordable, adaptable solution for larger customers with growing data needs that want a digital PRI interface to their PBX equipment. "Digital Services provide a practical, flexible alternative for businesses needing to upgrade their traditional phone services or who demand faster Internet connections," said Chuck Emling, Senior Vice President - Southeast Business Sales. "We're excited to offer PRI to businesses in Atlanta. We've seen significant growth in business sales in Atlanta and we are confident that this addition to our product suite fully serves the needs of larger business customers. Current customers whose growth requires them to make the next step in communications solutions, while maintaining a modest operating budget, will be equally impressed." With over $250 million invested in network infrastructure, our commercial and residential customers are expected to benefit from added stability, new services, and savings on their service packages. By enhancing the existing Network Telephone communications infrastructure, we will be able to provide service to our more than 20,000 residential phone customers in the Atlanta market via our own network. About Talk America Talk America and its subsidiaries are leading competitive communications providers that offer phone services and high speed internet access to both residential and business customers. Talk America delivers value in the form of savings, simplicity and quality service to its customers through its leading edge network and award-winning back office. For more information, visit www.talk.com.