ECG now provides VoIP Customer Support and Network Support

Valdosta, GA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/18/2006 -- Stage 2 Networks has signed an agreement to utilize Engineers' Consulting Group (ECG) for VoIP Customer Support (VCS). VCS allows Stage 2's customers and staff 24x7 access to ECG's IP-based voice engineering support team. This service allows Stage 2 to offer timely responses for trouble tickets in a cost-efficient manner.

ECG's VCS technicians provide support with issues such as installation, ISP connection, signaling and media problems, CPE functionality and installation, call-through testing, basic VoIP technology and setup questions, and much more.

Earlier this year Stage 2 tapped ECG to manage certain aspects of Stage 2's VoIP network via ECG's Network Support Agreement (NSA). Stage 2's NOC staff can now access ECG engineers for Network Assistance 24x7. ECG's NSA attacks network-affecting issues with the assistance from ECG's top engineers any time of day or night.

"Having worked with the engineering team at ECG for nearly 2 years, we have gained an enormous amount of respect for their expertise," said Joe Gillette, Stage 2's CEO. "We are pleased to provide our customers with same quality technical support that our NOC engineers find invaluable in preventing and resolving potential network issues."

Prior to engaging ECG's support services, Stage 2 called upon ECG for the installation and integration of their VoIP system. Stage 2 was the first service provider to commercially deploy Broadsoft's carrier-class BroadWorks softswitch platform on IBM's Bladecenter telco chassis. ECG developed and executed the project plan comprised of high-level IP Routing and architecture design, SBC installation and policy overview, OSS and other key system interaction, testing and planning, call flow examples, a project timeline, and other engineering specifications.

About Stage 2 Networks
Stage 2 Networks, an IP Telephony business innovator, helps clients achieve extraordinary results using IP-based trunk replacement and state-of-the-art Hosted PBX solutions. Leveraging a unique approach, ground-breaking thinking and unmatched execution, Stage 2 leads its industry in delivering top business class, reliable and cost-effective solutions. Stage 2 works with clients that are driven to make a difference, looking for an edge in every area of their businesses, including telecommunications and the Internet. For more information about Stage 2 Networks, please go to www.stage2.net.

About ECG
ECG focuses on the design and deployment of next-generation telephony platforms for the US. ECG is a leader in Voice-over-IP (VoIP) and traditional TDM/analog platform analysis, design, and deployment. Coupled with ECG's broad experience in the Telecom regulatory arena, ECG offers comprehensive support for CLECs and other organizations. ECG's engineering team services clients in all of the United States and abroad. For more information about ECG, please go to www.e-c-group.com.

ECG is a trademark of Engineers' Consulting Group in the United States.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Valdosta, GA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/18/2006 -- Stage 2 Networks has signed an agreement to utilize Engineers' Consulting Group (ECG) for VoIP Customer Support (VCS). VCS allows Stage 2's customers and staff 24x7 access to ECG's IP-based voice engineering support team. This service allows Stage 2 to offer timely responses for trouble tickets in a cost-efficient manner.

ECG's VCS technicians provide support with issues such as installation, ISP connection, signaling and media problems, CPE functionality and installation, call-through testing, basic VoIP technology and setup questions, and much more.

Earlier this year Stage 2 tapped ECG to manage certain aspects of Stage 2's VoIP network via ECG's Network Support Agreement (NSA). Stage 2's NOC staff can now access ECG engineers for Network Assistance 24x7. ECG's NSA attacks network-affecting issues with the assistance from ECG's top engineers any time of day or night.

"Having worked with the engineering team at ECG for nearly 2 years, we have gained an enormous amount of respect for their expertise," said Joe Gillette, Stage 2's CEO. "We are pleased to provide our customers with same quality technical support that our NOC engineers find invaluable in preventing and resolving potential network issues."

Prior to engaging ECG's support services, Stage 2 called upon ECG for the installation and integration of their VoIP system. Stage 2 was the first service provider to commercially deploy Broadsoft's carrier-class BroadWorks softswitch platform on IBM's Bladecenter telco chassis. ECG developed and executed the project plan comprised of high-level IP Routing and architecture design, SBC installation and policy overview, OSS and other key system interaction, testing and planning, call flow examples, a project timeline, and other engineering specifications.

About Stage 2 Networks

Stage 2 Networks, an IP Telephony business innovator, helps clients achieve extraordinary results using IP-based trunk replacement and state-of-the-art Hosted PBX solutions. Leveraging a unique approach, ground-breaking thinking and unmatched execution, Stage 2 leads its industry in delivering top business class, reliable and cost-effective solutions. Stage 2 works with clients that are driven to make a difference, looking for an edge in every area of their businesses, including telecommunications and the Internet. For more information about Stage 2 Networks, please go to www.stage2.net.

About ECG

ECG focuses on the design and deployment of next-generation telephony platforms for the US. ECG is a leader in Voice-over-IP (VoIP) and traditional TDM/analog platform analysis, design, and deployment. Coupled with ECG's broad experience in the Telecom regulatory arena, ECG offers comprehensive support for CLECs and other organizations. ECG's engineering team services clients in all of the United States and abroad. For more information about ECG, please go to www.e-c-group.com.

ECG is a trademark of Engineers' Consulting Group in the United States.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Valdosta, GA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/18/2006 -- Stage 2 Networks has signed an agreement to utilize Engineers' Consulting Group (ECG) for VoIP Customer Support (VCS). VCS allows Stage 2's customers and staff 24x7 access to ECG's IP-based voice engineering support team. This service allows Stage 2 to offer timely responses for trouble tickets in a cost-efficient manner.

ECG's VCS technicians provide support with issues such as installation, ISP connection, signaling and media problems, CPE functionality and installation, call-through testing, basic VoIP technology and setup questions, and much more.

Earlier this year Stage 2 tapped ECG to manage certain aspects of Stage 2's VoIP network via ECG's Network Support Agreement (NSA). Stage 2's NOC staff can now access ECG engineers for Network Assistance 24x7. ECG's NSA attacks network-affecting issues with the assistance from ECG's top engineers any time of day or night.

"Having worked with the engineering team at ECG for nearly 2 years, we have gained an enormous amount of respect for their expertise," said Joe Gillette, Stage 2's CEO. "We are pleased to provide our customers with same quality technical support that our NOC engineers find invaluable in preventing and resolving potential network issues."

Prior to engaging ECG's support services, Stage 2 called upon ECG for the installation and integration of their VoIP system. Stage 2 was the first service provider to commercially deploy Broadsoft's carrier-class BroadWorks softswitch platform on IBM's Bladecenter telco chassis. ECG developed and executed the project plan comprised of high-level IP Routing and architecture design, SBC installation and policy overview, OSS and other key system interaction, testing and planning, call flow examples, a project timeline, and other engineering specifications.

About Stage 2 Networks

Stage 2 Networks, an IP Telephony business innovator, helps clients achieve extraordinary results using IP-based trunk replacement and state-of-the-art Hosted PBX solutions. Leveraging a unique approach, ground-breaking thinking and unmatched execution, Stage 2 leads its industry in delivering top business class, reliable and cost-effective solutions. Stage 2 works with clients that are driven to make a difference, looking for an edge in every area of their businesses, including telecommunications and the Internet. For more information about Stage 2 Networks, please go to www.stage2.net.

About ECG

ECG focuses on the design and deployment of next-generation telephony platforms for the US. ECG is a leader in Voice-over-IP (VoIP) and traditional TDM/analog platform analysis, design, and deployment. Coupled with ECG's broad experience in the Telecom regulatory arena, ECG offers comprehensive support for CLECs and other organizations. ECG's engineering team services clients in all of the United States and abroad. For more information about ECG, please go to www.e-c-group.com.

ECG is a trademark of Engineers' Consulting Group in the United States.

Based in Boca Raton, FL, IP Retail, Inc. develops software for the deployment of the Broadworks VoIP application platform. Due to ECG's thorough understanding of Telecommunications and Next Generation VoIP switching architectures, IP Retail chose the expert engineering team to help create and complete this project.

"When IP Retail, Inc. was looking for assistance with configuring a new BroadSoft system, ECG was on-site at the New York City location to assist with the install, set-up, and initial activation of the entire network," said Martin Toha, President of IP Retail.

ECG would produce and execute the project plan that entailed all items necessary to execute the deployment.

"(ECG's) Engineers assisted with electrical, hardware, security, and communication needs to ensure that the system was reliable and stable. The ECG staff made themselves readily available, and despite a transportation crisis, were able to deliver their work on-time and on-schedule," continues Martin Toha, President of IP Retail.

IP Retail was deploying SIP- based IP Centrex, residential services based on the Broadsoft Broadworks platform, and using the Telefinity SIP termination service as their PSTN gateway. ECG would provide reliable SIP- based VoIP service, Broadsoft IP Centrex features, and a Broadsoft platform for migrating IP Retail's initial customer, Host.net.

ECG engineered, installed and configured IP Retail's core IP network, along with Acme Packet SBC's and Cisco networking elements. The engineering and deployment was accomplished in under 45 days, as opposed to the average 60-90 days.

"ECG continues to assist with support of the network and is a valued asset to IP Retail's business," concludes Matin Toha, President of IP Retail.

About IP Retail/ Freester

Freester ™ puts the free into freedom. From free internet telephony communication to unlimited VoIP services at a low monthly rate, Freester™ has a primary goal to provide the highest quality telephone system you've ever used. Telephone service doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg. Freester™ grants you the freedom to revolutionize the way you make telephone calls, providing the full-featured telephone service you want at a price that you need.

About ECG

ECG focuses on the design and deployment of next-generation telephony platforms for the US. ECG is a leader in Voice-over-IP (VoIP) and traditional TDM/analog platform analysis, design, and deployment. Coupled with ECG's broad experience in the Telecom regulatory arena, ECG offers comprehensive support for CLECs and other organizations. ECG's engineering team services clients in all of the United States and abroad. For more information about ECG, please go to http://www.e-c-group.com.

ECG is a trademark of Engineers' Consulting Group in the United States.

Contact Information:

Tina Purvis, Marketing Assistant

tpurvis@e-c-group.com or

Joe Demmons, COO

jdemmons@e-c-group.com

Phone: 229-244-2099

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Valdosta, GA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/18/2006 -- Stage 2 Networks has signed an agreement to utilize Engineers' Consulting Group (ECG) for VoIP Customer Support (VCS). VCS allows Stage 2's customers and staff 24x7 access to ECG's IP-based voice engineering support team. This service allows Stage 2 to offer timely responses for trouble tickets in a cost-efficient manner.

ECG's VCS technicians provide support with issues such as installation, ISP connection, signaling and media problems, CPE functionality and installation, call-through testing, basic VoIP technology and setup questions, and much more.

Earlier this year Stage 2 tapped ECG to manage certain aspects of Stage 2's VoIP network via ECG's Network Support Agreement (NSA). Stage 2's NOC staff can now access ECG engineers for Network Assistance 24x7. ECG's NSA attacks network-affecting issues with the assistance from ECG's top engineers any time of day or night.

"Having worked with the engineering team at ECG for nearly 2 years, we have gained an enormous amount of respect for their expertise," said Joe Gillette, Stage 2's CEO. "We are pleased to provide our customers with same quality technical support that our NOC engineers find invaluable in preventing and resolving potential network issues."

Prior to engaging ECG's support services, Stage 2 called upon ECG for the installation and integration of their VoIP system. Stage 2 was the first service provider to commercially deploy Broadsoft's carrier-class BroadWorks softswitch platform on IBM's Bladecenter telco chassis. ECG developed and executed the project plan comprised of high-level IP Routing and architecture design, SBC installation and policy overview, OSS and other key system interaction, testing and planning, call flow examples, a project timeline, and other engineering specifications.

About Stage 2 Networks

Stage 2 Networks, an IP Telephony business innovator, helps clients achieve extraordinary results using IP-based trunk replacement and state-of-the-art Hosted PBX solutions. Leveraging a unique approach, ground-breaking thinking and unmatched execution, Stage 2 leads its industry in delivering top business class, reliable and cost-effective solutions. Stage 2 works with clients that are driven to make a difference, looking for an edge in every area of their businesses, including telecommunications and the Internet. For more information about Stage 2 Networks, please go to www.stage2.net.

About ECG

ECG focuses on the design and deployment of next-generation telephony platforms for the US. ECG is a leader in Voice-over-IP (VoIP) and traditional TDM/analog platform analysis, design, and deployment. Coupled with ECG's broad experience in the Telecom regulatory arena, ECG offers comprehensive support for CLECs and other organizations. ECG's engineering team services clients in all of the United States and abroad. For more information about ECG, please go to www.e-c-group.com.

ECG is a trademark of Engineers' Consulting Group in the United States.

Based in Boca Raton, FL, IP Retail, Inc. develops software for the deployment of the Broadworks VoIP application platform. Due to ECG's thorough understanding of Telecommunications and Next Generation VoIP switching architectures, IP Retail chose the expert engineering team to help create and complete this project.

"When IP Retail, Inc. was looking for assistance with configuring a new BroadSoft system, ECG was on-site at the New York City location to assist with the install, set-up, and initial activation of the entire network," said Martin Toha, President of IP Retail.

ECG would produce and execute the project plan that entailed all items necessary to execute the deployment.

"(ECG's) Engineers assisted with electrical, hardware, security, and communication needs to ensure that the system was reliable and stable. The ECG staff made themselves readily available, and despite a transportation crisis, were able to deliver their work on-time and on-schedule," continues Martin Toha, President of IP Retail.

IP Retail was deploying SIP- based IP Centrex, residential services based on the Broadsoft Broadworks platform, and using the Telefinity SIP termination service as their PSTN gateway. ECG would provide reliable SIP- based VoIP service, Broadsoft IP Centrex features, and a Broadsoft platform for migrating IP Retail's initial customer, Host.net.

ECG engineered, installed and configured IP Retail's core IP network, along with Acme Packet SBC's and Cisco networking elements. The engineering and deployment was accomplished in under 45 days, as opposed to the average 60-90 days.

"ECG continues to assist with support of the network and is a valued asset to IP Retail's business," concludes Matin Toha, President of IP Retail.

About IP Retail/ Freester

Freester ™ puts the free into freedom. From free internet telephony communication to unlimited VoIP services at a low monthly rate, Freester™ has a primary goal to provide the highest quality telephone system you've ever used. Telephone service doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg. Freester™ grants you the freedom to revolutionize the way you make telephone calls, providing the full-featured telephone service you want at a price that you need.

About ECG

ECG focuses on the design and deployment of next-generation telephony platforms for the US. ECG is a leader in Voice-over-IP (VoIP) and traditional TDM/analog platform analysis, design, and deployment. Coupled with ECG's broad experience in the Telecom regulatory arena, ECG offers comprehensive support for CLECs and other organizations. ECG's engineering team services clients in all of the United States and abroad. For more information about ECG, please go to http://www.e-c-group.com.

ECG is a trademark of Engineers' Consulting Group in the United States.

Contact Information:

Tina Purvis, Marketing Assistant

tpurvis@e-c-group.com or

Joe Demmons, COO

jdemmons@e-c-group.com

Phone: 229-244-2099

ECG and North State began with a meeting to assess the current features of North State and to determine what new features would be most beneficial. VoIP based on BroadSoft's BroadWorks and Cisco AS5400 PSTN gateways were selected. The CommuniGate Pro Dynamic Cluster, a multi-server configuration allowing for faster response times and providing automatic server redundancy, was used as a voice-mail storage platform. ECG was chosen to furnish CommuniGate Pro and install the VoIP platform.

ECG developed a project plan and did an on-site installation and integration. After installation, they provided training to North State on the entire integrated system. ECG now provides monthly engineering support, tier-3+ customer support, and installation updates on their system.

ECG has also assisted with marketing packages for VoIP products including Hosted PBX, a step up from basic VoIP. North State has begun customer trials on the system, and is considering using the platform for applications beyond standard VoIP and Hosted PBX.

"North State's VoIP system is flexible and can be used for Hosted PBX, IP Centrex, Dynamic T1s, SIP Long Distance termination, and Voice Mail hosting. It was engineered for a long lifetime of use, and can scale to support tens of thousands of users." – Mark Lindsey, ECG Senior Systems Engineer

"Our alliance with ECG has enabled us to integrate VoIP services into our product mix efficiently," says Royster Tucker III, North State Executive Vice President. "Our technicians were literally able to stand next to the ECG folks and learn the product as it came out of the ground. This type of hands on training has given us sound back office resources as we deploy our products in the market," adds Tucker.

About North State

Headquartered in High Point, NC, North State Communications consistently ranks as one of the nation's 25 largest communications services providers. Providing services in the northern Piedmont Region of North Carolina, the company has a complete offering of data and voice solutions for large, medium and small businesses. In the residential market North State offers voice services with advanced features, high speed Internet services, long distance services and DIRECTV satellite television services. The company provides wireless services through an affiliation with Cingular Wireless, and owns and operates a portion of the nationwide Cingular network. For additional information, visit www.northstate.com

About ECG

ECG focuses on the design and deployment of next-generation telephony platforms for the US. ECG is a leader in Voice-over-IP (VoIP) and traditional TDM/analog platform analysis, design, and deployment. Coupled with ECG's broad experience in the Telecom regulatory arena, ECG offers comprehensive support for CLECs and other organizations. ECG's engineering team services clients in all of the United States and abroad. For more information about ECG, please go to: www.e-c-group.com.

ECG is a trademark of Engineers' Consulting Group in the United States.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Valdosta, GA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/18/2006 -- Stage 2 Networks has signed an agreement to utilize Engineers' Consulting Group (ECG) for VoIP Customer Support (VCS). VCS allows Stage 2's customers and staff 24x7 access to ECG's IP-based voice engineering support team. This service allows Stage 2 to offer timely responses for trouble tickets in a cost-efficient manner.

ECG's VCS technicians provide support with issues such as installation, ISP connection, signaling and media problems, CPE functionality and installation, call-through testing, basic VoIP technology and setup questions, and much more.

Earlier this year Stage 2 tapped ECG to manage certain aspects of Stage 2's VoIP network via ECG's Network Support Agreement (NSA). Stage 2's NOC staff can now access ECG engineers for Network Assistance 24x7. ECG's NSA attacks network-affecting issues with the assistance from ECG's top engineers any time of day or night.

"Having worked with the engineering team at ECG for nearly 2 years, we have gained an enormous amount of respect for their expertise," said Joe Gillette, Stage 2's CEO. "We are pleased to provide our customers with same quality technical support that our NOC engineers find invaluable in preventing and resolving potential network issues."

Prior to engaging ECG's support services, Stage 2 called upon ECG for the installation and integration of their VoIP system. Stage 2 was the first service provider to commercially deploy Broadsoft's carrier-class BroadWorks softswitch platform on IBM's Bladecenter telco chassis. ECG developed and executed the project plan comprised of high-level IP Routing and architecture design, SBC installation and policy overview, OSS and other key system interaction, testing and planning, call flow examples, a project timeline, and other engineering specifications.

About Stage 2 Networks

Stage 2 Networks, an IP Telephony business innovator, helps clients achieve extraordinary results using IP-based trunk replacement and state-of-the-art Hosted PBX solutions. Leveraging a unique approach, ground-breaking thinking and unmatched execution, Stage 2 leads its industry in delivering top business class, reliable and cost-effective solutions. Stage 2 works with clients that are driven to make a difference, looking for an edge in every area of their businesses, including telecommunications and the Internet. For more information about Stage 2 Networks, please go to www.stage2.net.

About ECG

ECG focuses on the design and deployment of next-generation telephony platforms for the US. ECG is a leader in Voice-over-IP (VoIP) and traditional TDM/analog platform analysis, design, and deployment. Coupled with ECG's broad experience in the Telecom regulatory arena, ECG offers comprehensive support for CLECs and other organizations. ECG's engineering team services clients in all of the United States and abroad. For more information about ECG, please go to www.e-c-group.com.

ECG is a trademark of Engineers' Consulting Group in the United States.

Based in Boca Raton, FL, IP Retail, Inc. develops software for the deployment of the Broadworks VoIP application platform. Due to ECG's thorough understanding of Telecommunications and Next Generation VoIP switching architectures, IP Retail chose the expert engineering team to help create and complete this project.

"When IP Retail, Inc. was looking for assistance with configuring a new BroadSoft system, ECG was on-site at the New York City location to assist with the install, set-up, and initial activation of the entire network," said Martin Toha, President of IP Retail.

ECG would produce and execute the project plan that entailed all items necessary to execute the deployment.

"(ECG's) Engineers assisted with electrical, hardware, security, and communication needs to ensure that the system was reliable and stable. The ECG staff made themselves readily available, and despite a transportation crisis, were able to deliver their work on-time and on-schedule," continues Martin Toha, President of IP Retail.

IP Retail was deploying SIP- based IP Centrex, residential services based on the Broadsoft Broadworks platform, and using the Telefinity SIP termination service as their PSTN gateway. ECG would provide reliable SIP- based VoIP service, Broadsoft IP Centrex features, and a Broadsoft platform for migrating IP Retail's initial customer, Host.net.

ECG engineered, installed and configured IP Retail's core IP network, along with Acme Packet SBC's and Cisco networking elements. The engineering and deployment was accomplished in under 45 days, as opposed to the average 60-90 days.

"ECG continues to assist with support of the network and is a valued asset to IP Retail's business," concludes Matin Toha, President of IP Retail.

About IP Retail/ Freester

Freester ™ puts the free into freedom. From free internet telephony communication to unlimited VoIP services at a low monthly rate, Freester™ has a primary goal to provide the highest quality telephone system you've ever used. Telephone service doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg. Freester™ grants you the freedom to revolutionize the way you make telephone calls, providing the full-featured telephone service you want at a price that you need.

About ECG

ECG focuses on the design and deployment of next-generation telephony platforms for the US. ECG is a leader in Voice-over-IP (VoIP) and traditional TDM/analog platform analysis, design, and deployment. Coupled with ECG's broad experience in the Telecom regulatory arena, ECG offers comprehensive support for CLECs and other organizations. ECG's engineering team services clients in all of the United States and abroad. For more information about ECG, please go to http://www.e-c-group.com.

ECG is a trademark of Engineers' Consulting Group in the United States.

Contact Information:

Tina Purvis, Marketing Assistant

tpurvis@e-c-group.com or

Joe Demmons, COO

jdemmons@e-c-group.com

Phone: 229-244-2099

ECG and North State began with a meeting to assess the current features of North State and to determine what new features would be most beneficial. VoIP based on BroadSoft's BroadWorks and Cisco AS5400 PSTN gateways were selected. The CommuniGate Pro Dynamic Cluster, a multi-server configuration allowing for faster response times and providing automatic server redundancy, was used as a voice-mail storage platform. ECG was chosen to furnish CommuniGate Pro and install the VoIP platform.

ECG developed a project plan and did an on-site installation and integration. After installation, they provided training to North State on the entire integrated system. ECG now provides monthly engineering support, tier-3+ customer support, and installation updates on their system.

ECG has also assisted with marketing packages for VoIP products including Hosted PBX, a step up from basic VoIP. North State has begun customer trials on the system, and is considering using the platform for applications beyond standard VoIP and Hosted PBX.

"North State's VoIP system is flexible and can be used for Hosted PBX, IP Centrex, Dynamic T1s, SIP Long Distance termination, and Voice Mail hosting. It was engineered for a long lifetime of use, and can scale to support tens of thousands of users." – Mark Lindsey, ECG Senior Systems Engineer

"Our alliance with ECG has enabled us to integrate VoIP services into our product mix efficiently," says Royster Tucker III, North State Executive Vice President. "Our technicians were literally able to stand next to the ECG folks and learn the product as it came out of the ground. This type of hands on training has given us sound back office resources as we deploy our products in the market," adds Tucker.

About North State

Headquartered in High Point, NC, North State Communications consistently ranks as one of the nation's 25 largest communications services providers. Providing services in the northern Piedmont Region of North Carolina, the company has a complete offering of data and voice solutions for large, medium and small businesses. In the residential market North State offers voice services with advanced features, high speed Internet services, long distance services and DIRECTV satellite television services. The company provides wireless services through an affiliation with Cingular Wireless, and owns and operates a portion of the nationwide Cingular network. For additional information, visit www.northstate.com

About ECG

ECG focuses on the design and deployment of next-generation telephony platforms for the US. ECG is a leader in Voice-over-IP (VoIP) and traditional TDM/analog platform analysis, design, and deployment. Coupled with ECG's broad experience in the Telecom regulatory arena, ECG offers comprehensive support for CLECs and other organizations. ECG's engineering team services clients in all of the United States and abroad. For more information about ECG, please go to: www.e-c-group.com.

ECG is a trademark of Engineers' Consulting Group in the United States.

Valdosta, GA- To remain competitive within the industry, Spirit Telecom chose to launch forward and install a VoIP system called, 'SpiritPhone.' As recommended by Broadsoft, Spirit requested that Engineer's Consulting Group (ECG) assist with the project. ECG assisted Spirit in the engineering and implementation of SpiritPhone. ECG's effort consisted of three phases:

- Planning/ Research- meeting and site survey to determine IP network design, equipment to be used, and design goals

- Lab Evaluation- Session Border Controller evaluation, network design and planning

- Installation/ Testing- installation of LCS, BroadWorks, and Acme Packet SBC followed by on-site testing

SpiritPhone provides SIP access for both local inbound, outbound and long distance services. ECG provided testing and configuration adjustments in order to implement the termination of phone calls into Spirit's SIP peering partners.

ECG integrated Spirit's Voice over IP (VoIP) platform, consisting of a Lucent Compact Switch and BroadWorks SIP feature servers to supplement the depth of SpiritPhone's offering.

"ECG has proven to be a valuable partner for Spirit Telecom in rolling this project out in a timely manner. Without their expertise and recommendations, Spirit would not have been in a position to offer our SpiritPhone services in the time frame demanded by our competition. Spirit Telecom continues to use ECG on this project and will utilize them on others in the future."- Richy Brensinger, Senior Systems Engineer

Currently used by small- medium sized businesses, SpiritPhone takes traditional voice traffic and digitizes it and then transmits this across its network and out to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), combining their Voice and Data needs into a "dynamically shared internet bundle." SpiritPhone has many advanced features, including IP Centrex, unified messaging, Fine-me-Follow-me, Web Portal dialing, conferencing, presentation viewing, and voice mail for cell and PDA devices. These services are located on hosted-network servers, which deliver almost instantaneous responses.

About Spirit Telecom

Spirit Telecom is a leader in developing state-of-the-art products backed by exceptional customer service. They offer local voice and long distance, data services, network management, dedicated Internet access, web design, web hosting and domain name services, technical support, on-line training, content filtering, SS7 and AIN services, and a host of other communication services to help your business succeed. For more information about Spirit Telecom, please visit www.spirittelecom.com.

About ECG

ECG focuses on the design and deployment of next-generation telephony platforms for the US. ECG is a leader in Voice-over-IP (VoIP) and traditional TDM/analog platform analysis, design, and deployment. Coupled with ECG's broad experience in the Telecom regulatory arena, ECG offers comprehensive support for CLECs and other organizations. ECG's engineering team services clients in all of the United States and abroad. For more information about ECG, please go to www.e-c-group.com.

ECG is a trademark of Engineers' Consulting Group in the United States.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm