Ecuity Launches Smart Call(TM), First Virtual PBX Providing Mobile Voice over Internet Phone (VoIP) Service With TeleSym(TM) SymPhone(TM) Enterprise VoIP Software, Ecuity Is First to Offer Mobile IP PBX Calling from Laptop or Pocket PC-Compatible Devices, Enabling Calls to Traditional or Mobile Phones Worldwide BELLEVUE, WA, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ecuity, Inc., (OTC BB: ECUI.OB), an end-to-end unified communications and technologies company serving the small- to medium-business and residential markets, today announced the introduction of its mobile Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service called Smart Call. Using TeleSym's SymPhone Enterprise VoIP software, the award-winning software for making top-quality and secure voice calls from mobile computers, Smart Call users can call any cell phone or regular phone anywhere in the world from a PC or Pocket PC-compatible devices such as laptops and PDAs with a broadband or wireless connection. Ecuity has planned a phased rollout. In this initial stage users can select a local phone number for a limited number of states and communities. Before the end of August, users will be able to select numbers in more than 2,500 locations across the United States. Additionally, users can maintain multiple phone numbers from multiple areas. In addition to individual calls, a virtual PBX enables users to gain remote access to their office PBX system through a Web interface. The remote user can then make calls to both SymPhones and 4-digit office extensions. King Cole, Ecuity's president, said, "We are excited to offer individuals and businesses mobile VoIP products and services that connect callers to any regular or mobile phone worldwide; plus we are the first company to offer this service to the millions of mobile workers using laptops as well as Pocket PC-compatible devices and PDAs. This is a dramatic example of how Ecuity is demonstrating its cutting edge capabilities to offer superior convenience to its VoIP customers. Our promise to our customers is to provide the most powerful, secure and easy-to-use VoIP services available today. Through our partnership with TeleSym, Ecuity is demonstrating its ability to deliver on this promise." "For the last two years, corporations and consumers have been asking TeleSym for a 'hosted' phone service that provides a complete VoIP-based solution from the office, home or while traveling," explains Bob Hart, chief executive officer, TeleSym. "By adopting SymPhone as its standard mobile solution for VoIP services, Ecuity is making a bold statement about the sound quality, security and mobility of Internet calls." Depending on the calling plan, Smart Call single user or multi-user PBX features include: - Free in-network calling - Caller ID, call waiting, call hold and three-way calling - Automatic call forwarding - Incoming calls ring multiple phones or numbers - On-screen keypad dialing, including volume control - Dialing directly from Outlook(TM) Contacts list - Voice mail messages delivered as talking emails. Smart Call delivers call quality that is equal to or superior to fixed phone service, with a range of service plans featuring numerous included features and fixed minute or unlimited long distance for local, national or worldwide calling at rates as low as 3.9 cents per minute. Introductory calling plans begin as low as $15.00 per month, with unlimited domestic long distance available for $30.00 per month. Smart Call is available virtually anywhere in the country and in international markets today. It takes only a phone call to 1 866-41 VTONE (1 866-418-8663) to arrange to install service or secure a custom solution quotation. About Ecuity, Inc. (http://www.ecuityinc.com/) Ecuity is a provider of end-to-end unified communication technologies for the small- to medium-business market. Ecuity uses secure next-generation voice services, instant messaging, data transfer, internet, conference calling and enterprise software to create solutions that meet the communication needs of today's business world. As a facilities-based carrier, Ecuity has operated as a traditional telephone company for 17 years, providing service to thousands of customers in the Northwest. Through the integration of web-based telecommunications and cutting-edge software technology, Ecuity economically delivers secure unified communication solutions that break down distance, time and media barriers to allow people to communicate anywhere, anytime and across multiple mediums. Ecuity has offices in Bellevue and Seattle, Washington. About TeleSym TeleSym (http://www.telesym.com/) provides the SymPhone System, the leading VoIP solution for mobile enterprises and their service providers. The SymPhone System delivers the highest quality and most secure voice communications on personal computers and Pocket PC mobile devices, over any broadband IP network. (x) TeleSym and SymPhone are registered trademarks or trademarks of TeleSym, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This report includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The information in this news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon assumptions that in the future may prove not to have been accurate and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including statements as to the future performance of the company. Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations or any of its forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to, successful performance of internal plans, product development acceptance, and the impact of competitive services and pricing and general economic risks and uncertainties. For more information, please contact: For Ecuity: ----------- Jennifer Stephens Telephone: (206) 210-5033 Investor Relations ------------------ Truc Nguyen VP, Investor Relations Stern & Co. Telephone: (212) 888-0044 Media Relations --------------- Stan Froelich VP, Media Relations Stern & Co. Telephone: (212) 888-0044 DATASOURCE: Ecuity, Inc. CONTACT: For Ecuity: Jennifer Stephens, Telephone: (206) 210-5033, ; Investor Relations: Truc Nguyen, VP, Investor Relations, Stern & Co., Telephone: (212) 888-0044, ; Media Relations: Stan Froelich, VP, Media Relations, Stern & Co., Telephone: (212) 888-0044,

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