Melbourne, Australia – May 03, 2005
PRIMUS EXTENDS BUSINESS GRADE DIGITAL VOICE SERVICE
Melbourne, Australia – May 03, 2005 – With the recently announced rollout of DSL equipment (or DSLAMS) in some 300 Telstra exchanges around the country, Primus Telecom will substantially extend the reach of its Digital Direct voice service as a fast, reliable and cost effective solution for business telephone services.
Primus Telecom's Digital Direct provides high speed Internet access, local and long distance telephony over the Primus digital network, providing an integrated solution to business communication needs.
Introduced 12 months ago, Digital Direct has emerged as one of the fastest growing segments of the business market. By using digital technology, it is possible to combine broadband Internet and telephone service on the same line with reduced line rentals and call costs, and no requirement to change customer equipment or phone numbers. This offers substantial savings compared with conventional telephone services.
Primus Telecom General Manager, Strategy, Products & Development, Campbell Sallabank said with the extended network reach, Digital Direct was now a excellent option for small business users.
"Digital delivery provides improved benefits over analogue technology including improved voice quality and the option of many add-on features. Services can be provided in any configuration to meet the individual communications needs of a particular business. It effectively 'future proofs' a business against changing technology," he said.
Unlike typical asymmetric Broadband connections where up-load speeds are restricted, with Digital Direct, customers get a true business grade service using the extensive Primus Telecom network delivering data at a speed of 512 kps for both uploads and downloads.
About Primus Telecom
Primus Telecom is Australia’s fourth largest fixed-line telecommunications carrier. The Company offers a comprehensive range of voice, data, Internet and web hosting products, servicing both residential and business sectors. The Primus network offers nationwide coverage through its own backbone network with facilities in 66 cities across Australia. The network enables the Company to provide nationwide long distance services and local call Internet access. Primus operates its own fibre network in the five major capital cities, delivering a range of business direct-connect services including ISDN, frame relay, ATM, telephone line and Broadband DSL, as well as telephone line and broadband DSL services direct to residential customers. Global connectivity is provided through an extensive voice, IP, wireless and ATM network operated by the parent company, United States-based Primus Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (NASDAQ: PRTL). Primus Australia news and information are available at the Company's Web site at www.primus.com.au