GLOBALINX Events

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GLOBALINX Introduces New Video Calling App for Android, Powered by iscoord

September 13, 2011 (Rochester, NY) – Today GLOBALINX® announces the release of the GLOBALINX Mobile Video (GMV) App for Android devices. GLOBALINX customers will now be able to make mobile video and voice calls on selected Android phones or tablets over a 3G/4G or Wi-Fi connection.

The GMV, powered by iscoord, will enable users to make high-quality video calls to any other GLOBALINX VideoPhone user who subscribes to GSP-10, CU-3000, CU-2000, or 8831, services. The easy-to-use GMV app will also feature the ability to make and receive voice calls to GLOBALINX and non-GLOBALINX users and employ advanced security mechanism for safe operations.

“We are proud to help GLOBALINX launch a video conferencing service to be available on smartphones and tablets in North America,” said Roger Schneider, CEO, iscoord. “This service exactly matches the market demand in terms of open-standard, flexibility and lower communications cost.”

The GMV is designed to run on Android devices running at least 2.3.2 and will be released for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices shortly.

“The GMV has a simple interface and is very easy to use,” said GLOBALINX Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Mike Machonkin. “The GMV also includes many features such as unlimited calling to the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the USVI, plus voice mail, call forwarding and when using the GMV in conjunction with the GSP-10 softphone, customers can have an up to 4-way video conference on their Android phones or tablets. All this and more makes the GMV more valuable than other video calling apps on the market.”

The GLOBALINX Mobile Video App is only $4.99 in the Android Marketplace and can be combined with either the $14.95/month Economy Plan or the $24.95/month Unlimited Plan.

GLOBALINX® Releases HD Video Softphone, GSP-10

Rochester, NY (June 2, 2011) – GLOBALINX® announces the release of their new HD video softphone for Windows and Mac operating systems, the GSP-10.

Once the GSP-10 is installed, customers can make and receive voice calls to and from any phone number with their computer. The users can make and receive high-definition video calls to and from other GLOBALINX® VideoPhone customers with no additional costs.

“The GSP-10 allows customers to expand into the video calling and VoIP arena without having to purchase any expensive equipment. A customer can use the laptop or desktop they already own,” said GLOBALINX® Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Michael Machonkin.

Standing for “GLOBALINX® Softphone Portable,” the GSP-10 has ten advanced features which set it apart from Skype and other softphones and make the GSP-10 a great tool for residential customers. All these features are included at no extra charge.

• HD Video
• Voice Mail
• Unbeatable GLOBALINX® Calling Features
• 4-way Conference Calling
• Call Recording (audio)
• E911 Emergency Calling
• Unlimited calling to the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
• No Equipment Costs
• Portability / Mobility
• Live Customer and Technical Support

The GSP-10 is being released as an add-on plan, available to current GLOBALINX® VideoPhone customers with an active account. To learn more about the GSP-10 contact George She, GLOBALINX® Director of Product Development at (585) 334-2600.

GLOBALINX is Accepted into the Cloud Communications Alliance

Rochester, NY (April 27, 2011) – Voice and data provider GLOBALINX was recently accepted as a member into the Cloud Communications Alliance.

This exclusive group, made up of BroadWorks-based companies, was created last year by industry leaders with the idea to promote the development of the Cloud Communications category. Since then the Alliance has been pursuing new technical standards, capabilities and applications. Alliance membership is by invitation only.

"We are very excited to be a part of this unique, innovative group," said GLOBALINX Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Michael Machonkin. "We look forward to sharing best practices and brainstorming new applications and, hopefully, we can bring some ideas to the table to benefit everyone."

GLOBALINX is the tenth company to be inducted into the Cloud Communications Alliance which meets once every quarter to discuss industry trends and the future of Cloud Communications.

For more information on the Cloud Communications Alliance, go to www.cloudcommunications.com

GLOBALINX® Provides Free Calls to Japan After Catastrophe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rochester, NY (March 17, 2011) - In response to the catastrophe a local Voice-over-Internet-Protocol (VoIP) provider, GLOBALINX®, is providing free calls to Japan through the end of March to all its Residential customers.

This is designed to help GLOBALINX residential customers reach out and find their loved ones in Japan after the earthquake and tsunami. All calls to Japan, mobile and landline will be free starting March 16th and ending on midnight March 31st on all residential plans.

“Our customers should not have to worry about international toll charges when calling their family and friends in Japan,” said GLOBALINX CEO Craig Jerabeck. “In this time of need all that matters is getting in contact with loved ones.”

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The Deal Closes: GLOBALINX® Aquires TMC Communications.

GLOBALINX® announced early January 3rd that they have acquired TMC Communications.

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GLOBALINX Closes TMC Acquisition: PHONE+

GLOBALINX Purchases TMC for 'Robust' Agent Channel

VoIP services provider GLOBALINX Enterprises announced Tuesday it will shore up its agent channel with the pending acquisition of fellow carrier TMC Communications. Financial terms were not disclosed; both companies are privately held.

The two companies aim to close the transaction in 60-90 days. When that happens, GLOBALINX will become an IXC in 50 states and a CLEC in about six, said Mike Machonkin, GLOBALINX’s vice president of sales and marketing.

GLOBALINX has wanted to do M&A “for some time,” said Machonkin, and the opportunity with TMC was the first “that seemed to be a good fit.”

“The biggest thing is that they have a pretty well-defined agent channel – we have a very small agent channel, so this gives us a robust distribution channel that we didn’t have,” Machonkin said.

But GLOBALINX, which sells to residential subscribers as well as small businesses, also brings assets to TMC. For example, TMC tends to focus on TDM-based services, such as local PRI and 800-number setup. TMC does offer some IP products, but GLOBALINX is all-IP, which means agents will have access to more SIP trunking options as well as products such as hosted PBX. “We bring VoIP to their piece of the puzzle,” said Machonkin.

Read the rest of the article at the PHONE+ website
 

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• Santa Barbara's TMC Acquired by SIP & VideoPhone Provider GLOBALINX - Selling Telecom
• GLOBALINX Purchases Fellow Provider TMC Communications - VON
• Globalinx to buy TMC Communications - Rochester Business Journal

GLOBALINX® INTRODUCES NEW 3G/Wi-Fi APPLICATION FOR IMPROVED COMMUNICATIONS AND ONE-TOUCH CONVENIENCE

ROCHESTER, NY (April 8, 2010) -- GLOBALINX® recently created and introduced GLOBALINX® Mobile, a VoIP application that enables customers to make and receive calls over a 3G or Wi-Fi connection on the iPhone or iPod Touch.

GLOBALINX® Mobile adds convenience and value to GLOBALINX® customers’ service. In addition, it helps overcome issues of poor cellular service quality and dead spots by allowing users to make calls wherever Wi-Fi is accessible. It also makes it convenient and cost effective for iPhone and iPod Touch users to now use one device in a host of surroundings and situations.

Users also enjoy free calls to all other GLOBALINX® customers worldwide, plus lower international rates than cellular carriers provide.

“This new app provides users with an easy way to use GLOBALINX® and save,” GLOBALINX® Vice President of Sales and Marketing Mike Machonkin said. “It was designed with our customers in mind, to provide additional value and flexibility to their service. Users take advantage of international calling rates as low as $.015 per minute to many popular international calling destinations around the globe or customers can choose a plan that includes 75 countries for one low monthly price.”

It is quick and easy to use GLOBALINX® Mobile. Users simply download the app from the iTunes Store and sign up. The GLOBALINX® Mobile app sells for $4.99.

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GLOBALINX® Intros Wireless Touchscreen VideoPhone

GLOBALINX® (Booth #1700) recently introduced an all-new lightweight, fully portable VideoPhone complete with internal rechargeable battery, Wi-Fi accessibility and touch-screen operation.

Read the entire Article at Channel Partners Conference website.