Tpad Predictive Diallers Are Backed by SIP Technology

Tpad has combined two leading discoveries in the telecommunications industry, predictive Diallers and the SIP technology, in their full-featured predictive SIP Diallers. Tpad has recently announced the addition of SIP trunking services as part of their roster of services, and now the leading telecommunications company has launched their predictive dialhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.giflers, powered by their SIP technology. These predictive diallers are currently and actively marketed to call centre businesses.



Tpad’s SIP technology eliminates the need to rely on hardware-based telephony systems by streaming call data through the Internet. With calls being made over the Internet, companies are spending significantly less on communications. This has also expanded companies’ communications reach, allowing them to communicate internationally at minimal costs.

This technology enables not only voice calls, but integrates video calls, conference calls, video conferencing, and instant messaging, all in a single system. According to Steven Johns, Marketing Manager of Tpad’s SIP, the SIP technology is bigger than VoIP technology. Johns adds, "SIP has been around for more than a year, but there is more to this technology than meets the eye, or at least many telecom-centred companies know about."



Now, Tpad has used their SIP technology to create an integrated telephony solutions designed specifically for call centre businesses. This new solution is called a predictive dialler, a system responsible for dialing numbers from a database and passing these calls to call agents. However, Tpad enhanced it by using its SIP technology to provide the connection and overall capabilities of the system. Tpad’http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifs Sales Director Simon Jones explains, "Although SIP technology is based mainly on the convergence of data and voice through Internet connectivity; we would like to explain that the use of SIP can indeed be expanded to suit the needs of clients."
Tpad’s efforts resulted in a predictive dialing system that enjoys high-speed Internet provided by Tpad ISP partner, Supanet, as well as a high-performance system that offers far more than just predictive dialing capabilities.

Tpad’s predictive SIP dialler also automatically filters out unsuccessful calls to ensure that all agents spend time only on successful calls with the potential to sell. This system also acts as a scheduler that keeps track of all calls made and all numbers that need to be called back. The system also comes with call recording, a solution that comes in handy in monitoring call agent performance, as well as statistics generation, which assists managers in assessing the performance of the organization as a whole.

Most importantly, the predictive SIP dialler from Tpad is expected to enlarge the revenue enjoyed by call centres by reducing their operations expenses by a large margin. Citing actual studies, Johns says that with Tpad’s SIP technology, call centres can expect a significant 30% reduction in costs of connectivity within the first few months following implementation.

Johns also explains the reason behind Tpad’s commitment to its predictive SIP dialler system, "Companies from all over the country has entrusted us to improve http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.giftheir phone system technology, and we give them just that - affordable calls that can be made anywhere and low-cost incoming toll free number calling capability.”

If interested, quotations and inquiries regarding Tpad’s predictive SIP dialler can be made online, with responses guaranteed within 48 hours. Tpad also banks heavily on efficiency, and thus ensure that their predictive SIP dialler system can be deployed within 4 weeks. For more information on Tpad’s predictive SIP dialler for call centres and its other telecommunication solutions for businesses, visit Tpad’s website at http://www.tpad.com or call +44 (0) 845 122 1746.

About Tpad: (http://www.tpad.com)
Tpad is a world-wide leading provider of managed VoIP services trusted by hundreds of customers not only in the UK but worldwide. Their new business SIP services include predictive call centre diallers, SIP trunking, real-time call recording, VoIP media gateways, PBX phone systems, call reporting suites and mobile call recording offer not only efficient communications solutions, but security, reliability and high quality of service that meets every need of business enterprises and their users. For more information on their premium predictive call centre dialler software, please visit www.tpad.com or call them at +44 (0) 845 122 1746.

Predictive SIP Dialler More Than Just a Telecommunications Tool, Says Tpad

Renowed telecommunications provider in the UK and world leader in advanced telephony solutions Tpad has introduced its predictive SIP Dialler into the market, targeting the fast-growing call centre industry. Call centre businesses these days rely on predictive Diallers to manage their calls, but Tpad’s version of the system is based on the company’s own SIP trunking technology.

Tpad representative Simon Jones, the company’s Sales Director, explains the collaborative project by saying, “Although SIP thttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifechnology is based mainly on the convergence of data and voice through Internet connectivity; we would like to explain that the use of SIP can indeed be expanded to suit the needs of clients."
SIP trunking is another advanced telecommunications solution offered by Tpad. Compared to VoIP, SIP trunking is more advanced. While VoIP offers only voice calls, SIP trunking uses the same Internet-based transmission to enable video calls, instant messaging, conference calls, and video conferencing.



This means it exploits all possible communication methods using a single system. Despite the greater amout of data handled by SIP gateways, they are still able to handle greater traffic at high speeds. Tpad CEO Tahir Mohsan explains the full impact of such a capable system on any business: “SIP trunking can be used with as few or as many users as necessary, ensuring maximum productivity and profitability."

On top of that, due to the use of the Internet instead of the traditional telephone-based connections, SIP technology makes international calls as affordablhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gife as local calls. This means that a predictive Dialler running on SIP technology is highly capable yet is very cost-efficient.

However, based on the list of features offered by Tpad’s predictive dialler, the company’s latest offer to the call centre industry seems to be far more than a telecommunications tool as it offers expanded capabilities. The system also serves as a management control system, a reports generation system, and a call recording system. This is just part of the entire package.



As Jones puts it, “There is real-time session management in the switching, bandwidth allocation, session management, session prioritization, interoperability to discuss with clients about, apart from cost savings."

On top of all these, Tpad’s latest venture also helps generate and manage leads for the call centre business. The system has the ability to remember all numbers it has http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifdialled, when these calls were made, whether these calls were successfully converted into sales, whether the consumers asked to be called back, and other pertinent information regarding the call. The system also functions as a filter that can identify numbers that are already inactive. All bad numbers are detected and remembered, so that agents only spend time on good leads.

Tpad is highly confident about its SIP-based predictive dialler system designed for use in call centre outsourcing firms. By enhancing the capabilities of such a system so that it would benefit every level in the organizational hierarchy, Tpad expects massive growth for its new offer within the year.

About Tpad: (http://www.tpad.com)
Tpad is a world-wide leading provider of managed VoIP services trusted by hundreds of customers not only in the UK but worldwide. Their new business SIP services include custom predictive SIP Diallers, SIP trunks, IAX2 trunks, VoIP media Gateways, Call Reporting Suites and Mobile Call Recording offer not only efficient communications solutions, but security, reliability and high quality of service that meets every need of business enterprises and their users. For more information on their premium predictive call centre diallers software, please visit http://www.tpad.com or call them at +44 (0)845 122 1746

2011 Touted the Best Year for SIP Trunking Says Leading Communication System Provider Tpad

Leading communications provider Tpad earlier announced its confidence that SIP trunking services will reach its all-time high demand in 2011.

It announced that with companies all over the world seeking to improve existing telephone systems, it is only a matter of time for SIP trunking to be integrated fully into the telecommunications industry and deployed in business enterprises worldwide. "We are positive that this new service we provide will become widely accepted, especially for companies that make and take calls from clients, local and international," says Tpad CEO Tahir Mohsan.



SIP Trunking is a telecommunications technology that allows convergence of voice and data into one single, merged line. The SIP trunk will serve as a converter that enables the data network to access voice traffic through Internet connectivity. With SIP Trunking, companies can enjoy local and long distance calls, video conference, E911, caller ID, and directory listing features with their current telephony systems without shelling out big investments. Calls are specifically routed through a VoIP network so call charges are significantly reduced. Tpad Marketing Manager Steven Johns adds, "This new technology allows enhanced use of our clients' existing IP or IP-PBX phones without the need for additional physical hardware like PSTN circuits to convert TDM to voice."

Tpad also announced that their SIP Trunking services come in a variety of packaging, offer varying budget options for companies large and small. "We aim to increase customer confidence in SIP technology, so we are offering our services at highly competitive prices to suit existing and potential clients' telephone solution needs," says Simon Jones, Sales Director of Tpad. "In fact, our clients will be pleasantly surprised to know that with just a small amount of investment, we can offer ROI in less than six months from initial deployment," Jones adds.



SIP Trunking is highly recommended for enterprises like BPO or multinational companies with highly-distributed network and a global clientele. SIP trunking can significantly decrease the cost of communications within and outside the business by utilizing better connectivity. As Tpad CEO puts it, "With the increased globalization of businesses worldwide and the trying economy, this technology will be widespread this year."

About Tpad
Tpad is a leading communications solutions provider in the UK. It has years of experience in offering only the most advanced telecom services to clients. It has recently partnered with Internet service provider Supanet to provide enhanced telephony systems integrated through network connectivity. Tpad offers a wide range of solutions including VoIP, IP-PBX, SIP Trunking, video conferencing, and other telephone solutions while delivering savings of as much as 65% over traditional telephone solutions.

For more information on Tpad telecom services and what SIP trunking can do to your business, you can visit Tpad's website at http://www.tpadbusiness.co.uk/ or call them at 0845 122 1746. Quotations and inquiries are guaranteed to be attended to within 48 hours. Deployment and installation of your SIP Trunk can happen in as short as 4 weeks. "We revolutionize your communication lines with your customers, contact us today."

Tpad and Supanet to Launch Premium SIP Trunking Services to SME's

What is Tpad SIP Trunking / What are Tpad SIP Trunks?

A SIP trunk is a service offered by a supplier such as Supanet that permits businesses that have a Telephone PBX to use Voice-over-IP (VoIP), outside the enterprise network by using the Internet connection. The SIP Trunk enables connection to the standard PSTN and Mobile telephone networks via Supanet or our partner Tpad, thus eliminating the need for expensive multiple ISDN lines and also benefiting from lower cost calls. A business would keep their existing phone system but look to gain benefit from a SIP Trunk, especially if they were making a large amount of phone calls on a month by month basis and/or their call spend was high.



SIP trunks can offer additional significant cost-savings for enterprises, eliminating the need for local PSTN gateways, costly ISDN BRIs (Basic Rate Interfaces) or PRIs (Primary Rate Interfaces).



Free Supanet SIP Trunking Offer
Supanet in partnership with Tpad are able to offer customers FREE SIP Trunking with some of our connectivity solutions. Thus if you are currently paying for a large number of lines e.g. using ISDN 30 you can switch to supanet and make great savings. Please ask our staff for details of this amazing offer.

Elements of SIP Trunk
There are three components necessary to successfully deploy SIP trunks: a PBX with a SIP-enabled trunk side, an enterprise edge device understanding SIP and an Internet telephony or SIP trunking service provider (such as Supanet with its partner Tpad).

The PBX
In most cases the PBX is an IP-based PBX, communicating with all endpoints over IP, but it may just as well be a traditional digital or analog PBX. The sole requirement is that an interface for SIP trunking connectivity is available.

The enterprise border element
The PBX on the LAN connects to the Service Provider via the enterprise border element. The enterprise edge component can either be a firewall with complete support for SIP or an edge device connected to the firewall, handling the traversal of the SIP traffic.



The Service Provider
On the Internet, Service Provider provides connectivity to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) for communication with mobile and fixed phones.

Call Handling via SIP Trunk
Once you get this service, your private telephone system (called PBX) will no longer be directly linked to the public telephone system (called PSTN). Instead, your PBX will be connected to a SIP softswitch which is also connected to the internet.

When you make a phone call, this softswitch will determine whether your call is for a PSTN number or another SIP enabled telephone system. After that, the softswitch will then route your call to wherever it is directed. The advantage here is that your phone call will not travel through the typical telephone lines used by the public telephone system - thus you will not need them and can save money.



A SIP / IAX Trunk can actually handle more than just one phone call at a given time. Because it uses the internet, it can handle as many phone calls as the bandwidth capacity allows. So if your company conducts a lot of phone calls every day, then getting a SIP trunk will surely lessen your bills.

Also, SIP trunking removes the complicated abundance of hardware and wirings just to support the flow of calls, because the only thing needed is to use the servers of the chosen Service Provider.

Features and benefits of Tpad SIP /IAX2 Trunking:

* Cost Reduction - costs can be dramatically reduced through the reduction of the number of lines required; and calls are free when they are made across the SIP Trunking links.
* Business Continuity - in the event that you can't access your telephone, automatic failover means that calls are automatically re-routed to an alternative location.
* Not Geographically tied - you can retain your existing number range and add other area code numbers as required.
* Flexibility - SIP / IAX2 Trunking can be quickly scaled up or down on a per line basis so you can easily meet peaks and troughs in demand.
* Central Management - you will no longer need a separate line to each of your locations using this virtualised technology, which means network infrastructure management will be simpler.

Supanet's SIP Trunking Solution

Most of our customers obtain two main benefits when using SIP Trunks.

1.The lines (channels) are virtual and can expand / contract as your business requirements demand. Your inbound numbers can be directed to a SIP Trunk away from an ISDN 2/ISDN 30 connection for which you are paying for each line irrelevant if the line is in use or not. Our SIP channel carries no recurring charge, only the cost of the call being routed over it. As long as you stay with Supanet there is no charge for these channels (lines).

2. Low cost IP call rates, due to the ability of our Group to negotiate the best rate card possible for your business we can deliver significant savings when compared to standard business rates from the more traditional providers.

Supanet currently has a special offer with FREE SIP Trunking with selected Connectivity Solutions. Call our staff for details.

Supanet & Tpad - Working Together

Supanet works with Tpad.com (www.tpad.com/business) when designing a communications platform for our clients. The linkages between the capabilities of a clients data infrastructure and being able to utilise this for Voice use is also where Tpad, as a specialist in this area, really make the difference for the benefit of your business.

Traditionally there has been a split between an organisations data and voice infrastructure. ISDN lines have been used for voice and separate data circuits (ADSL to Private Circuits) have been used solely for data use. These walls are now being broken down and more and more business are moving to what is called a 'converged' or 'shared' infrastructure.



The benefits of this being reduced price (1 network instead of 2) and moving to an IP based voice platform that both saves money on calls and delivers increased functionality like video, call recording and remote user inclusion.

Call 0845 122 1746 or visit http://www.tpadbusiness.co.uk or http://www.supanetbusiness.com or http://www.tpad.com

Tpad joins forces with Nokia to launch Mobile VoIP Calls on Nokia S40 Mobiles

Tpad today announced the availability of an automated VoIP service that will setup a WiFi or 3G enabled mass-market Nokia mobile to bring free or low cost mobile VoIP calls to millions.

This move is intended to vigorously compete with other VoIP telephony companies such as Skype, Vonage, Gizmo5 and Google Voice by giving non-technical users the chance to benefit from the free internet call revolution.



The new automated service has been designed to remove the need for any complicated set up procedures that put novice users off VoIP calling. At Tpad, set up is easy and fast, customers simply create a free VoIP / SIP account and then they will automatically receive personal VoIP / SIP settings that will instantly configure their Nokia phone with Tpad.

Nokia's configuration service is currently configured for Nokia's latest S40 range of mobile phones that include 6086, 6136, 6301, 6300i, 6260, C3-01 and the new touch and type X3-02 model.

Mobile calls between Tpad users are free worldwide if the calls are routed over their WiFi Connection. All other PSTN calls from the user's WiFi / 3G to any other landlines or mobiles in the world will be charged at the usual low Tpad call rates.

Tpad integrates seamlessly with Nokia S40 mobiles using the existing address book, so there's no need to retype your contacts from scratch. Once set up to use a WiFi hotspot, the mobile connects automatically next time the phone is in range to enable internet calling.

The beauty of this service is that no special software is needed, as it uses the inbuilt software that Nokia already has pre-installed. The user simply picks Tpad from the pre-populated VoIP provider list and enters their Tpad number and password. This ensures that there will be full compatibility with trouble free usage to make cheap internet calls.

Steven Johns, Tpad's Marketing Manager, said: "Tpad is at the forefront of the natural evolution of VoIP. First people began talking via a headset and PC, then they were tied to a fixed line IP phone device and now the next evolutionary step is Tpad mobile VoIP. Internet trouble-free calling has finally arrived on mass market Nokia mobiles."

Johns continued: "We are giving all new users who sign up for a free Tpad VoIP account a free test call to the value of $0.10 for a limited period. This will give users the chance to experience the call quality of next generation mobile VoIP.

"For example, with this free credit you can make a 5 minute call to any mobile in USA using our ultra low VoIP call rates. Of course calls between Tpad users are 100% free all the time. If you combine this with features such as call forwarding, free local DID numbers, compatibility with any SIP device (e.g. IP Phone, ATA, Softphone) we are at the forefront of the new wave of VoIP companies."

Using this Nokia service Tpad's current UK hosted business customers can use their Tpad PBX telephone system from the "Cloud" - servers housed in highly secure, geographically redundant data centers, to benefit from remote homeworking and call features such as follow me and call forwarding.

About Tpad (http://www.tpad.com)
Tpad is an International company which has its Headquarters in Jersey, and provides products and services in many countries including the UAE, India, Hong Kong, USA, UK and Canada. In the UK, Tpad provides advanced telephony services for businesses, the public sector and corporates. Until recently the core product has been large IP PBX based business telephone systems (50 users to 500+ users and multiple sites). Tpad also has an International consumer arm providing low cost international services to all major countries.Over the past 3 years, Tpad has been investing in next generation telephone technology with the development of a powerful central telephone platform called Colossus that resides in Tpad data centres and that can be accessed from anywhere in the cloud space.

About Nokia (http://www.nokia.com)
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.2 billion people connect to one another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative services through Ovi (www.ovi.com), including music, maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally.

Tpad To Provide Next Generation Business Telephone Systems at Entry Level Prices

Tpad, the Business Telephony Specialists are to launch their latest state-of-the-art Business Telephone Systems that provide small businesses with advanced features and much improved productivity. Tpad Small Business Systems, up to 20 users, will be made available in the UK at truly affordable prices.



In the past, state-of-the-art telephony features were previously only found in multi-million pound systems, and only afforded by large corporations. Recently, new technology has enabled such features to be accessed, for example as a service, at £30 per user, per month. However, Tpad has gone one step further and made these (and associated on-site telephony hardware) available at very low cost for small business at just £9.95 per user per month. Tpad already sells a wide range of advanced systems to large companies, and this offer has been made available to small business only, and is limited to 2 User, 4 User, 8 User, 12 User and 20 User systems.



Tpad Sales Director Simon Jones commented “Many businesses want the next generation phone system that allows them to be more productive and delivers the latest features such as Call Recording, Fax-to-email and ability for staff to work from home, or indeed from anywhere whilst giving the impression they are in the office. Now, with Tpad they can have all of this for an amazingly low price. There really is no reason for any business not to take up this offer”

The core of all the Tpad Small Business Telephone Solutions is the Colossus Advanced Telephone Platform. Colossus consists of clusters of very powerful computers hosted at Tpad data centres, that provide the ultimate, future-proof, scalable telephone platform. Now, using Tpad lines, small businesses can easily link to Colossus and benefit from features that were previously only available on multi-million pound corporate telephone systems.



John Free, Group Marketing Director commented “The features and benefits provided by Tpad’s Colossus Platform and the complete Tpad Small Business Telephone Solution can indeed be provided by other large telephone companies. The key difference is price. Tpad does this at a very low price, as its model is based upon acquiring large numbers of small business customers that could purchase other IT services in the future. In contrast, other companies charge up to £30 per user per month for the telephone platform and also for the telephone hardware at the customer site! We even have a program that allows businesses to get the complete Tpad Business Systems FREE, providing they agree to become a reference site and we expect many businesses to take up this amazing offer”



About Tpad

Tpad is an International company which has its Headquarters in Jersey, and has service centres and presence in many countries including the UAE, India, Hong Kong, USA, UK and Canada.

In the UK, Tpad provides advanced telephony services for businesses, the public sector and corporates. Until recently the core product has been large IP PBX based business telephone systems (50 users to 500+ users and multiple sites). Tpad also has an International consumer arm providing low cost International Services to all major countries.

Over the past 3 years, Tpad has been investing in next generation telephone technology with the development of a powerful central telephone platform called Colossus that resides in Tpad data centres and that can be accessed from anywhere.

For further details please contact

business@tpad.com or call 01282 168 000

Tpad provides PM+M state-of-the-art Business Telephone System

In October 2010, PM+M Chartered Accountants were planning a move to new premises on Challenge Way, Blackburn (Lancashire). This move from Central Blackburn was in itself a significant project for the firm who were moving offices to more modern premises.

PM+M are one of the leading business advisory and accountancy firms in the North West of England and has grown steadily through natural growth and mergers with other firms to become a broad based provider of advice to businesses and individuals.

Due to their active participation in Praxity - a global alliance ofindependent firms, they are in a very strong position, enabling them toprovide services to the highest of international standards.



For PM+M communication is key, and a heavy reliance is put upon their IT infrastructure to deliver the highest standards for their clients and their own workforce.

The move presented several challenges, not least of which, was remaining fully functional for their clients. The move provided an ideal opportunity to improve their IT data connection and review their telephony requirements.



PM+M had a 70 user Cisco phone system which was at capacity and did not provide them with the features and functionality they required to move their business forward. In addition to this they were limited by a 2Mb private circuit and 16 ISDN lines.

Tpad Telephony Solution:

After meeting with Tpad and their solutions design team for a full communications review and audit, PM+M opted for the latest in IP telephone systems with integration to their in house CRM platform and door entry system. The Tpad solution offered technical compatibility aswell as attractive and commercial relationship.

The communications review and audit highlighted where PM+M were currently spending money, identified system inefficiencies and also provided the future plan for PM+M, taking into account the shape of what future success would look like for them.



After this review was conducted, a series of recommendations were presented to PM+M and they chose a Hosted Platform solution. This platform will ultimately service PM+M's second site in Burnley and also allows Home Workers / Field Workers to access the phone system remotely, with simple logins and security permissions.

PMM case study Commercially, the whole solution Tpad recommended was within budget and delivered an increased capacity of data services, which is not normally experienced at our new location. Based on the projected savings on calls and line rental alone, PM+M is expecting a return on investment within 12 to 18 months from the date of installation.

PM+M Feedback and Comments:

Stephen Anderson - Partner
" The design and installation of the system went very smoothly with Tpad providing a very responsive and focussed service before, during and after our physical move. Now that we are settled into our new environment, the system gives us cost certainty along with flexibility and the opportunity to grow without major capital investment. The support we receive from Tpad has continued to be responsive."

Colin Emmett - Director of IT Services
" The personal touch from the implementation team provided me with so much confidence during the installation and the initial live testing period, knowing that the Tpad Team understood our requirements and could deliver a tailored solution to our specification. The continued proactive approach from the Tpad team means that any refining we need to make or issues we encounter are efficiently and speedily resolved."



To get a FREE communications audit and FREE Telephone Quote then visit http://www.tpad.com/business or call (+44) 01254 122 1746 now.

Tpad Pakistan Update: U.S Responce to Pakistan Flood Appeal 201

Tpad amongst the list of Private Sector Companies (Google, LG, BP, Visa, AT&T, UPS, JCB) who have donated towards the Pakistan Floods Appeal 2010. Tpad has a special Pakistan Offer that allows users to make cheap calls to Pakistan from 3 cent @ http://www.tpad.com/pakistan

The United States has responded immediately and generously to Pakistan's call for assistance following the tragic and devastating floods that began July 29. The United States Government is now providing approximately $268 million to assist with relief and recovery efforts, which does not include considerable in-kind and technical assistance specifically to address the impact of these floods.

This includes approximately $218 million to support immediate relief efforts in Pakistan, through many local and international organizations, the Pakistan National Disaster Management Authority, and the UN’s emergency response plan. An additional $50 million has also been allocated for initial recovery efforts to assist with rebuilding communities impacted by the floods. The U.S. also has provided civilian and military in-kind assistance in the form of halal meals, pre-fabricated steel bridges and other infrastructure support, as well as air support to and within Pakistan to transport goods and rescue people at an approximate value of $47 million.* These aircraft have evacuated more than 13,000 people and delivered 5.4 million pounds of relief supplies. We are also expanding pre-existing programs in flood-affected areas.

American business and private citizens are also making generous contributions to assist the people of Pakistan.

Latest Developments:

* The United States has committed $21 million to provide seed and fertilizer to flood-affected farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The money will help ensure there’s a viable crop of rabi wheat this winter and prevent future food insecurity. $16 million of the funds for the program will be provided by the Kerry-Lugar-Berman Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act. An additional $5 million will come from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The program will be implemented by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and will provide wheat seed, vegetable seed and fertilizer packages to help approximately 1.7 million people in 12 districts, particularly female-headed households, female farmers, and households with children under five years old.
* The United States announced today that it is providing $5 million to fight malaria in flood-affected regions of Pakistan. The U.S., in partnership with Pakistan’s Ministry of Health, is providing the money to the U.N. World Health Organization (WHO) for use in its anti-malaria programs. The funds will be used to preposition rapid testing kits and anti-malarial medications. It will also go towards educational programs designed to teach at-risk communities the early warning signs of a malaria outbreak.
* On September 13 and 14, the U.S. Air force transported 55,600 pounds of assistance from Sukkur to Jacobabad and 40,000 pounds of WFP humanitarian assistance from Sukkur to Jacobabad as well as 70,000 pounds of humanitarian relief supplies from Sialkot to Quetta and Chaklala to Skardu. The U.S. Marine Corps transported 14,190 pounds of supplies from Chaklala to Gilgit and 29,700 pounds of supplies to areas west of Sukkur. The U.S. Army delivered 64,152 pounds of supplies to the Upper Swat Valley and Kohistan and evacuated 58 internally displaced persons.

Selected U.S. Contributions To Date:

* In total, the U.S. has provided 13 mobile water treatment units that each produce enough clean water for 60,000 people a day; twelve 20,000-liter water bladders for the storage of clean water; 170,900 10-liter water containers; 15 million water purification tablets (sufficient to chlorinate 150 million liters of water); 58 Zodiac inflatable rescue boats; 96 concrete saws and saw blades; 236,980 blankets; and 6,663 rolls of plastic sheeting for the construction of temporary shelters. These relief supplies brought in from USAID warehouses in Dubai, Italy, and the United States are in addition to the supplies purchased locally by partners that are providing to those in need.
* From September 1-13, WFP and partners reached approximately 1.2 million people with nearly 15,800 metric tons of food. Since August 1, WFP and partners have reached nearly 3 million people in 50 districts in 6 provinces with nearly 50,000 metric tons of food. The U.S. has provided $51.5 million in food assistance to date.
* By September 14, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which the United States is supporting through the State Department, had assisted more than 928,000 flood-affected people across Pakistan.

Private Sector Response:

* To date, the private sector has donated approximately $10.5 million in contributions to flood relief efforts. Private sector entities that have contributed include: 3M, Abbott, Agility Logistics, Al-Bario Engineering, Alcatel-Lucent Foundation, Amgen, AT&T, Bank of America, BASF, Bayer, Becton Dickinson, BHP Billiton Petroleum, BMO Financial Group, BMW Group, Boeing, BP, Cargill, Caterpillar, Chevron, Cisco, Citi, Coca-Cola, Cummins, Inc, DHL, The Dow Chemical Co., DTAC Thailand, DuPont, DynCorp International, EMC, Environment Consultancies & Options, Equate Petrochemical, Expedia, Inc., ExxonMobil, Feros Sons Laboratories, GE, General Mills, GlaxoSmithKline, Google, James Hardie, Hadayat Sons, Harris Financial Corporation, Honda Motor Co., ICI Pakistan, Infineon Technologies, ITT Corporation, JCB, Johnson & Johnson, JPMorgan Chase, Kabani & Company, KAPCO, Kraft Foods, Levi Strauss, LG Electronics, MDS Foods, Medtronic, Microsoft, MoneyGram International, Monsanto, Motorola, NetSol Technologies, Inc., Novo Nordisk, Orascom Telecom, Pakistan Telecommunication Company LTD., PepsiCo, Pfizer, Primatics Financial, Procter & Gamble, Rogers Communications, Royal Bank of Canada, Royal Dutch Shell, Henry Schein, Inc., Sheraton, Siemens, Silver Star Enterprises, Staples, Inc., Tethyan Copper Company, Toshiba Group, Toyota, Tpad, UPS, Verizon, Visa, Western Union, and Wackenhut Pakistan.
* People in Pakistan are invited to share information and updates by SMS texting the word FLOODS to 7111. People using the country’s active Humari Awaz (“Our Voice”) cell phone network are able to update each other about the latest flood news, valuable NGO grant and business opportunities and to make new announcements of support by SMS texting the word FLOODS to 7111. The Humari Awaz social network was launched by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at Government College Lahore during her visit to Pakistan in October 2009. Since the launch, the network’s subscribers collectively have sent over 350 million messages. To learn how to use Humari Awaz mobile users need only SMS the words "HELP" or "MADAD" to 7111.

Public Donation Information:

* The most effective way people can assist relief efforts is by making cash contributions to humanitarian organizations that are conducting relief operations. Cash donations allow aid professionals to procure the exact items needed (often in the affected region); reduce the burden on scarce resources (such as transportation routes, staff time, warehouse space, etc.); can be transferred very quickly and without transportation costs; support the economy of the disaster-stricken region; and ensure culturally, dietary, and environmentally appropriate assistance.
* The Government of Pakistan and the Pakistan cellular phone industry are inviting Pakistanis to contribute to the Prime Minister’s Fund for Flood Relief beginning August 5 by texting the amount of their donation to “1234.” A number of NGOs and companies have announced the establishment of trust funds or donations to the Prime Minister’s Fund.
* As Secretary Clinton announced August 18, the U.S. government, through the Department of State, has established the Pakistan Relief Fund for all to join in the tremendous relief, recovery and reconstruction effort. Individuals, corporations, and other organizations can send much needed help to the people of Pakistan by contributing to this fund at www.state.gov. In the U.S., individuals can send $10 through mobile phones by texting “FLOOD” to 27722.
* Working with mGive, Americans are also contributing to Pakistan flood relief by texting the word “SWAT” to 50555. The text results in a donation of $10 to the UNHCR Pakistan Flood Relief Effort. Every $10 helps provide tents and emergency aid to displaced families.
* A list of humanitarian organizations that are accepting cash donations for flood response efforts in Pakistan can be found at www.interaction.org. Information about organizations responding to the humanitarian situation in Pakistan may be available at www.reliefweb.int.

More information can be found at:

* www.state.gov/pakistanflooding
* USAID: www.usaid.gov/pakistanflooding
* The Center for International Disaster Information: www.cidi.org or (703) 276-1914
* Tpad Pakistan Flood Appeal PR - http://www.tpad.com/tpad-about-us/press-release-ramzan/

*The in-kind figure is not included in the calculation of the current USG total. It is an estimate of costs to date. The amount will be adjusted as additional information becomes available.

Article Source: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2010/09/147200.htm

PRN: 2010/1265

Tpad to donate 50% of sales to Pakistan Floods Appeal

Half of all Tpad Middle East VoIP sales to go toward helping Pakistan floods victims

Tpad announced that it will donate 50% of all credit purchases until the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramzan. This will apply to all Tpad VoIP credit purchases from the Middle East.


Dr. Tariq, Head of Group Marketing at the global communications provider, said that Tpad calling rates are already the lowest in the world and the company felt that rather than doing a Ramzan discount offer like some other companies, it would be more appropriate to help the victims of this disaster. The 50% level of contribution is unprecedented and much higher than offered in similar donations by anyone in the past. He hoped that customers will get behind this offer and help themselves to cheap calls and also aid others in the process.

He said: “Many of Tpad’s customers in the Middle East are from Pakistan and this will also allow them to indirectly support the affected people in Pakistan as well as benefit from Tpad’s lowest ever calling rates to Pakistan from just 3 cents per minute. We hope that all who learn about this Ramzan announcement will tell their friends and encourage them to use Tpad instead of any alternative service. By doing so, they will be effectively donating themselves too”.

“Users do not need to have a PC to use Tpad as the service can also be set up with the popular Nokia mobile phones. Nokia E and N series, for example E61, E65, E90 and the N95 phones can be easily configured to use the Tpad VoIP / SIP settings.”

The donation pledge by Tpad is limited to Tpad consumer credit purchases between 18th August and 12th September 2010, from all Middle East countries (including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar etc).

All funds will be donated to the “Pakistan Floods Appeal” of UK Charity GT Foundation, which is registered under the UK Charities Commission (Charity Registration Number 1063741). The Charity Trustees said that they were grateful that the company had agreed to the funding to relieve suffering from this disaster and directly help the affected people of Pakistan.

Tpad have also recorded instructional VoIP videos (available on their company website) in order to make the process of joining Tpad, and purchasing of Tpad call credit even easier for new users. For more information or to take advantage of Tpad's new Pakistan special rate offer of just 3 cents ($USD) to call anywhere in Pakistan visit: http://www.tpad.com/cheap-calls/pakistan

About Tpad (www.tpad.com):
Tpad is the world’s most progressive supplier of next-generation VoIP telephony solutions for consumers and businesses and is highly regarded for its innovative approach to expanding communication access. Tpad provides a superior quality global VoIP network, affording users a wide range of VoIP / SIP hardware (Soft phones, Dialers, Mobile SIP Clients, Linksys ATAs, IP phones or Nokia Wi-Fi mobiles) to make free or low cost calls anywhere in the world with crystal clear voice quality.
Tpad’s new telephony services make it easier and less expensive for people anywhere in the world to stay in touch using any device, on any network, anytime, anywhere. The ever-expanding global IP telephony company is headquartered in Jersey with offices and Service Centers in many countries.

Tpad Expands Consumer VoIP Convenience with Google Checkout

Payment options increase benefits of choosing Voice over Internet Protocol technology

As one of the leading global suppliers of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, Tpad today announced the addition of Google Checkout to their roster of online payment options for their consumer services division. Tpad is dedicated to providing their customers in 28 countries with low-cost, superior service call packages, and the addition of this payment option further enhances the convenience of purchasing their VoIP call credits online.



Google Checkout has become a strong contender in online payment processors, allowing secure transactions for consumers integrated with fraud protection. The benefits for Tpad and its customers are numerous, starting with an increased level of security - via this partnership with Google Checkout they can purchase the services they need at each billing period without entering their information each time. The Brand Director of Tpad, Steven Johns spoke about the decision to use Google Checkout:

"Tpad has exercised a comprehensive strategy in partnering with Google Checkout to provide more convenience to our customers in the UK, US and European countries. This will allow them to have access to VoIP services and make international calls at a fraction of the cost they are paying currently with their local telecom. During 2010, Tpad intends to continue our proactive approach to deliver cutting edge communication services to keep our customers on point and in touch at the lowest rates possible." Johns continued: “As more consumers discover the advantages of VoIP, Tpad has revamped its service offerings to ensure that consumers enjoy the same level of convenience as our business customers. “

Tpad’s strategy is also in direct response to the need to differentiate their brand from the competition in the residential VoIP marketplace by addressing the needs of consumers who shop frequently online and want to further enhance the security level of their transactions. Using Google Checkout allows them to purchase their services from Tpad in addition to thousands of other merchants without exposing their credit card information. In addition, customers can keep track of their online purchases from Tpad and their other Google Checkout transactions as well.

Tpad has made it easy to access these savings; customers simply register for a free Tpad VoIP account. Once you verify your email, log in with your 7 digit Tpad number and password. You can select the level of credits you want to purchase and when you click the Google Checkout button you will be taken to the Google secure website to complete your purchase.

Customers can use any standard mobile phone with free Nimbuzz or Fring SIP software installed to access the Tpad VoIP network or download a free PC soft phone such as ZolPer, Express Talk or Xlite. If customers have a SIP or VoIP compatible device such as an IP phone, Google Android phone, Apple i-Phone, Nokia Wi-Fi Mobile or Linksys ATA , they can access the service as well. Consumers and Tpad both benefit from this payment option; for consumers they can purchase just the amount they need without any hidden transaction fees or being tied to a long-term commitment and Tpad is able to further enhance its level of customer care.



The Tpad VoIP advantage is not only in the savings, but in the level of crystal clear voice quality and superior customer care from Tpad’s tier one data center. Unlike the case of making an international call on many mobile carriers, the receiver of the call is not charged when the connection is made, no matter where they are on the globe or the length of the call.

About Tpad (http://www.Tpad.com):
Tpad, a tier one data provider, is the world’s most progressive supplier of next-generation telephony solutions for consumers and businesses is highly regarded for its innovative approach to expanding communication access. Tpad provides a superior quality global VoIP network, affording users a wide range of VoIP / SIP devices (Softphones, ATAs, IP phones or Wi-Fi mobiles) to make free or low cost calls anywhere in the world with crystal clear voice quality.

Tpad’s new telephony services make it easier and less expensive for people anywhere in the world to stay in touch using any device, on any network, anytime, anywhere. The ever-expanding global IP telephony company is headquartered in the UK with offices in the UAE.

Tpad Expands Shopping Convenience for Consumers with PayPal

Leading Tier One Provider of VoIP Technology Offers Customers an Easier Way to Buy Tpad VoIP Call Credits

Tpad, one of the industry’s most progressive telephony companies, is dedicated to providing superior customer care and high quality service in VoIP technology. The company recently announced the expansion of their customer payment options to include PayPal, one of the most widely used online payment processors. For Tpad customers around the world who use PayPal, purchasing their VoIP call credits just got a lot easier.

PayPal began operations in 1999 as an online payment processor. For small businesses, PayPal works as an alternative to an expensive merchant account. For individuals, PayPal is a secure method for shopping online instead of using their credit card. The company was purchased by eBay in 2002.

"When our customers tell us their preferences, we listen and respond. We are very pleased to provide more convenience to our customers in the UK, US and European countries. For individuals who have desired to take advantage of the savings that VoIP technology offers but preferred this method of payment over the use of a credit card online, now they have the best of both worlds. Tpad’s next-generation communication services are designed to keep our customers in touch with their world at the lowest VoIP rates possible," Brand Director of Tpad, Steven Johns noted. “Our individual customers can now enjoy the same cost-saving advantages VoIP provides for our business customers. “

Tpad’s strategy is to provide an array of payment options to allow customers to select the one they are most comfortable using for their purchase. In addition, Tpad customers are not bound by long-term, expensive contracts; they can purchase VoIP credits starting at $5.  Tpad joins millions of merchants online who use PayPal as one of their payment options because of its secure transaction facility.

Tpad (http://www.tpad.com) has made it easy to access these savings; customers simply register for a free Tpad VoIP account. Once you verify your email, log in with your 7 digit Tpad number and password.  You can select the level of VoIP call credits you want to purchase and when you click the PayPal button you will be taken to the secure PayPal website to complete your purchase.

PayPal also affords customers the ability to make payments via their mobile phone, which means Tpad customers on the go can always be sure that they can purchase their VoIP call credits without using a computer. Tpad customers can save significantly on their international and local calls in comparison using their local telecom service as the majority of destinations only cost 1 pence per minute. 

The Tpad VoIP advantage is not only in the savings, but in the level of crystal clear voice quality and superior customer care from Tpad’s tier one data center.  Unlike the case of making an international call on many mobile carriers, the receiver of the call is not charged when the connection is made, no matter where they are on the globe or the length of the call.

Customers can use any standard mobile phone with Nimbuzz or Fring SIP software installed to access the Tpad VoIP network or download a free PC soft phone such as ZoIPer, Express Talk or Xlite. If customers have a SIP/VoIP compatible device such as an IP phone, Nokia Wi-Fi Mobile or Linksys ATA phone, they can access the service as well. Consumers and Tpad both benefit from this payment option; for consumers they can purchase just the amount they need without any hidden transaction fees, and Tpad is able to further enhance its level of customer satisfaction.

About Tpad (http://www.tpad.com):
Tpad, a tier one data provider, is the world’s most progressive supplier of next-generation telephony solutions for consumers and businesses is highly regarded for its innovative approach to expanding communication access. Tpad provides a superior quality global VoIP network, affording users a wide range of VoIP / SIP devices (Soft phones, ATAs, IP phones or Wi-Fi mobiles) to make free or low cost calls anywhere in the world with crystal clear voice quality.
Tpad’s new telephony services make it easier and less expensive for people anywhere in the world to stay in touch using any device, on any network, anytime, anywhere. The ever-expanding global IP telephony company is headquartered in the UK with offices in the UAE.

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Tpad Expands Shopping Convenience for Consumers with PayPal

Leading Tier One Provider of VoIP Technology Offers Customers an Easier Way to Buy Tpad VoIP Call Credits

Tpad, one of the industry’s most progressive telephony companies, is dedicated to providing superior customer care and high quality service in VoIP technology. The company recently announced the expansion of their customer payment options to include PayPal, one of the most widely used online payment processors. For Tpad customers around the world who use PayPal, purchasing their VoIP call credits just got a lot easier.

PayPal began operations in 1999 as an online payment processor. For small businesses, PayPal works as an alternative to an expensive merchant account. For individuals, PayPal is a secure method for shopping online instead of using their credit card. The company was purchased by eBay in 2002.

"When our customers tell us their preferences, we listen and respond. We are very pleased to provide more convenience to our customers in the UK, US and European countries. For individuals who have desired to take advantage of the savings that VoIP technology offers but preferred this method of payment over the use of a credit card online, now they have the best of both worlds. Tpad’s next-generation communication services are designed to keep our customers in touch with their world at the lowest VoIP rates possible," Brand Director of Tpad, Steven Johns noted. “Our individual customers can now enjoy the same cost-saving advantages VoIP provides for our business customers. “

Tpad’s strategy is to provide an array of payment options to allow customers to select the one they are most comfortable using for their purchase. In addition, Tpad customers are not bound by long-term, expensive contracts; they can purchase VoIP credits starting at $5.  Tpad joins millions of merchants online who use PayPal as one of their payment options because of its secure transaction facility.

Tpad (http://www.tpad.com) has made it easy to access these savings; customers simply register for a free Tpad VoIP account. Once you verify your email, log in with your 7 digit Tpad number and password.  You can select the level of VoIP call credits you want to purchase and when you click the PayPal button you will be taken to the secure PayPal website to complete your purchase.

PayPal also affords customers the ability to make payments via their mobile phone, which means Tpad customers on the go can always be sure that they can purchase their VoIP call credits without using a computer. Tpad customers can save significantly on their international and local calls in comparison using their local telecom service as the majority of destinations only cost 1 pence per minute. 

The Tpad VoIP advantage is not only in the savings, but in the level of crystal clear voice quality and superior customer care from Tpad’s tier one data center.  Unlike the case of making an international call on many mobile carriers, the receiver of the call is not charged when the connection is made, no matter where they are on the globe or the length of the call.

Customers can use any standard mobile phone with Nimbuzz or Fring SIP software installed to access the Tpad VoIP network or download a free PC soft phone such as ZoIPer, Express Talk or Xlite. If customers have a SIP/VoIP compatible device such as an IP phone, Nokia Wi-Fi Mobile or Linksys ATA phone, they can access the service as well. Consumers and Tpad both benefit from this payment option; for consumers they can purchase just the amount they need without any hidden transaction fees, and Tpad is able to further enhance its level of customer satisfaction.

About Tpad (http://www.tpad.com):
Tpad, a tier one data provider, is the world’s most progressive supplier of next-generation telephony solutions for consumers and businesses is highly regarded for its innovative approach to expanding communication access. Tpad provides a superior quality global VoIP network, affording users a wide range of VoIP / SIP devices (Soft phones, ATAs, IP phones or Wi-Fi mobiles) to make free or low cost calls anywhere in the world with crystal clear voice quality.
Tpad’s new telephony services make it easier and less expensive for people anywhere in the world to stay in touch using any device, on any network, anytime, anywhere. The ever-expanding global IP telephony company is headquartered in the UK with offices in the UAE.

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Tpad seals deal with cashU to introduce VoIP solution to major Middle East markets

Tpad, a global supplier of consumer and business VoIP telephony services, today announced that it is expanding its online payments portal by striking a major deal with cashU which will allow users to make payments for VoIP credits in over 28 countries around the world.

CashU provides merchants with a solution where they can sell their goods and services on the internet, including virtual products (such as cheap VoIP calling credit) or telephone services (DID local access numbers) that require micro payments. Merchants pay no setup or installation fees and integrating cashU is quick and simple.

This move is intended to strongly compete with other residential VoIP providers such as Skype, Vonage, Ooma, Betamax, Gizmo and Google Voice by giving users in Middle Eastern countries the capability to enjoy the benefits of Tpad VoIP where credit card penetration is extremely low. This is especially true for users in Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Nigeria, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, and the UAE.

Tpad users can now avoid use of the restricted credit card and opt for a safe, secure and readily available alternative from cashU. With cashU, users can purchase pay as you go VoIP credit, ranging from $5 to $20, affording potential customers a chance to test the high call quality of the Tpad VoIP network without committing to any over-priced long term monthly contracts.

Steven Johns, Brand Manager for Tpad, said: "Now with our strong partnership with cashU, we can let people in Middle Eastern countries finally benefit completely from the VoIP revolution.  Using VoIP they can make free or low cost international calls at a fraction of the cost they are paying currently with their local telecom."

In order for users to take advantage of using Tpad for making free or low cost international calls they first need to sign up for a free Tpad VoIP account, then download a free PC softphone (ZoIPer, Xlite or Express Talk) or use any SIP / VoIP compatible device (e.g. IP Phone, Linksys ATA, Nokia WiFi Mobile or even any standard mobile phone with the free Nimbuzz SIP software installed).

Users simply purchase cashU credit via a refill card from their local shop or reseller contact and enter their account details into the Tpad secure website. The full amount of the VoIP call credit will be instantly added to their Tpad account and unlike other VoIP providers such as Betamax; there are no hidden fees or transaction costs alongside the original purchased amount.

Johns continued: "The key to this partnership is to give the people in countries that don’t have the ability to process Mastercard or Visa cards the capability to buy online virtual products like VoIP calling credit.  Tpad also benefits from this partnership with cashU as we don’t endure any expensive chargebacks and, due to the nature of the online transaction, fraud is virtually eliminated."

Tpad have also recently launched 36 new local access DID (Direct Inward Dialling) numbers in Pakistan, with major regions like Lahore, Karachi, Multan and Gujrat covered.  These free-to-use numbers allow anyone in Pakistan to call Tpad users around the world using a normal phone at just the cost of a local rate call.

Tpad is highly regarded in the VoIP industry for allowing less advanced countries to benefit from VoIP by giving them the ability to make unlimited international calls at just local rate prices direct from their home PSTN landlines or mobile phones.

As an example, someone living in Karachi, Pakistan can make an international call from a landline, using Tpad, to anywhere in Saudi Arabia and that will only cost them 1.7 rupees per minute (2 cent USD$).  This call when not using Tpad access numbers would cost around 15 rupees per minute (18 cent USD$).

"We want to stress how easy it is for anyone to use Tpad VoIP and that you don’t need to own an expensive PC or costly internet service.  You simply dial, using your normal phone, a local access telephone number for your region and the call will instantly land on your friend’s VoIP or SIP device and all you pay is for a local phone call. In addition to this great money-saving benefit, your friend receives the call for free no matter where they are or how long the call is," said Johns.

About cashU (http://www.cashu.com): 
Launched by Maktoob in July 2002, cashU is now available in 28 countries around the world. The cashU network connects hundreds of thousands of cashU cardholders, online and offline resellers as well as online businesses and merchants, and will continue to develop and advance rapidly.
CashU has provided the region with a key solution for e-commerce. cashU is a payment platform that is built upon and encapsulates the most sophisticated and up-to-date fraud prevention systems, reducing the risk of online payments and allowing for wider, safer and faster consumer participation in e-commerce.

About Tpad (http://www.tpad.com):
Tpad, the world’s most flexible communications company, offers next-generation telephony solutions for consumers and businesses. Tpad is a true global VoIP network and offers users a wide range of VoIP / SIP devices (Softphones, ATAs, IP phones or WiFi mobiles) to make free or low cost calls anywhere in the world with crystal clear quality using the very best tier one data provider.
Tpad’s new telephony services make it easier and cheaper for people to stay in touch using any device, on any network, anytime, anywhere. The ever-expanding global IP telephony company is headquartered in the UK with offices in the UAE.

Posted via web from Tpad - The Global VoIP Network

Tpad seals deal with cashU to introduce VoIP solution to major Middle East markets

Tpad, a global supplier of consumer and business VoIP telephony services, today announced that it is expanding its online payments portal by striking a major deal with cashU which will allow users to make payments for VoIP credits in over 28 countries around the world.

CashU provides merchants with a solution where they can sell their goods and services on the internet, including virtual products (such as cheap VoIP calling credit) or telephone services (DID local access numbers) that require micro payments. Merchants pay no setup or installation fees and integrating cashU is quick and simple.

This move is intended to strongly compete with other residential VoIP providers such as Skype, Vonage, Ooma, Betamax, Gizmo and Google Voice by giving users in Middle Eastern countries the capability to enjoy the benefits of Tpad VoIP where credit card penetration is extremely low. This is especially true for users in Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Nigeria, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, and the UAE.

Tpad users can now avoid use of the restricted credit card and opt for a safe, secure and readily available alternative from cashU. With cashU, users can purchase pay as you go VoIP credit, ranging from $5 to $20, affording potential customers a chance to test the high call quality of the Tpad VoIP network without committing to any over-priced long term monthly contracts.

Steven Johns, Brand Manager for Tpad, said: "Now with our strong partnership with cashU, we can let people in Middle Eastern countries finally benefit completely from the VoIP revolution.  Using VoIP they can make free or low cost international calls at a fraction of the cost they are paying currently with their local telecom."

In order for users to take advantage of using Tpad for making free or low cost international calls they first need to sign up for a free Tpad VoIP account, then download a free PC softphone (ZoIPer, Xlite or Express Talk) or use any SIP / VoIP compatible device (e.g. IP Phone, Linksys ATA, Nokia WiFi Mobile or even any standard mobile phone with the free Nimbuzz SIP software installed).

Users simply purchase cashU credit via a refill card from their local shop or reseller contact and enter their account details into the Tpad secure website. The full amount of the VoIP call credit will be instantly added to their Tpad account and unlike other VoIP providers such as Betamax; there are no hidden fees or transaction costs alongside the original purchased amount.

Johns continued: "The key to this partnership is to give the people in countries that don’t have the ability to process Mastercard or Visa cards the capability to buy online virtual products like VoIP calling credit.  Tpad also benefits from this partnership with cashU as we don’t endure any expensive chargebacks and, due to the nature of the online transaction, fraud is virtually eliminated."

Tpad have also recently launched 36 new local access DID (Direct Inward Dialling) numbers in Pakistan, with major regions like Lahore, Karachi, Multan and Gujrat covered.  These free-to-use numbers allow anyone in Pakistan to call Tpad users around the world using a normal phone at just the cost of a local rate call.

Tpad is highly regarded in the VoIP industry for allowing less advanced countries to benefit from VoIP by giving them the ability to make unlimited international calls at just local rate prices direct from their home PSTN landlines or mobile phones.

As an example, someone living in Karachi, Pakistan can make an international call from a landline, using Tpad, to anywhere in Saudi Arabia and that will only cost them 1.7 rupees per minute (2 cent USD$).  This call when not using Tpad access numbers would cost around 15 rupees per minute (18 cent USD$).

"We want to stress how easy it is for anyone to use Tpad VoIP and that you don’t need to own an expensive PC or costly internet service.  You simply dial, using your normal phone, a local access telephone number for your region and the call will instantly land on your friend’s VoIP or SIP device and all you pay is for a local phone call. In addition to this great money-saving benefit, your friend receives the call for free no matter where they are or how long the call is," said Johns.

About cashU (http://www.cashu.com): 
Launched by Maktoob in July 2002, cashU is now available in 28 countries around the world. The cashU network connects hundreds of thousands of cashU cardholders, online and offline resellers as well as online businesses and merchants, and will continue to develop and advance rapidly.
CashU has provided the region with a key solution for e-commerce. cashU is a payment platform that is built upon and encapsulates the most sophisticated and up-to-date fraud prevention systems, reducing the risk of online payments and allowing for wider, safer and faster consumer participation in e-commerce.

About Tpad (http://www.tpad.com):
Tpad, the world’s most flexible communications company, offers next-generation telephony solutions for consumers and businesses. Tpad is a true global VoIP network and offers users a wide range of VoIP / SIP devices (Softphones, ATAs, IP phones or WiFi mobiles) to make free or low cost calls anywhere in the world with crystal clear quality using the very best tier one data provider.
Tpad’s new telephony services make it easier and cheaper for people to stay in touch using any device, on any network, anytime, anywhere. The ever-expanding global IP telephony company is headquartered in the UK with offices in the UAE.

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SMEs on the Move Choose Tpad Telephony Solutions that Keep Pace with the World Marketplace

Using Tpad’s flexible mobile VoIP services makes connecting to customers and staff easy at home and abroad 

Technology has opened new avenues of opportunity as well as created new challenges, the first being simply to keep abreast of the innovations and deciding which will work for your company. Tpad understands the importance crystal-clear communications to the progress and profits of a business. As a telephony provider for mobile VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), Tpad ensures that small business enterprises have more options in the ways they communicate with their customers as well as members of their organization in many different locations.

System flexibility and operational costs are two genuine concerns for every company, no matter whether they are a group of entrepreneurs in collaboration or an established business with several employees. As more companies employ individuals from remote locations the need for international VoIP and mobile Wi-Fi has focused attention on Tpad’s innovative approach.

Tpad has designed several packages that can be customized to the communication needs of growing companies throughout the world. One service that has been eagerly received by small to medium sized enterprises is the ultra-flexible IP PBX system, which enables them to reduce overhead costs while increasing their competitive edge.

Using the most advanced VoIP technology, Tpad is focused on providing businesses with uncomplicated telephony solutions that are on par or surpass the level of communication quality offered by Vonage and Packet8.

Commenting on the need for business to take a second look at Voice over Internet Protocol technology, Simon Jones, Sales Director of Tpad said:

“VoIP technology has evolved rapidly over the past three years to include an extensive array of benefits and features that many companies can use to move their business forward. Tpad has developed these economical and user-friendly communication solutions to attract and advance a company’s goals.”

Many customers of the VoIP services offered by Tpad turn to this communication solution for exactly these reasons. Tpad is aware that client care and responsiveness to the needs of the marketplace are just as important as state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.

“Companies have specific business goals and unique characters.” said Jones. “With the need for increased productivity rising, we keep the timeline between the decision to use Tpad’s telephony to installation and use as short as possible. Rather than dedicate an extensive amount of time for installation and training, companies who select Tpad are able to focus their attention of developing and reinforcing their brand.”

Not only at the beginning or during the installation process is client care a valuable resource, but also on a day-to-day basis, each of the account advisors are highly qualified, respectful of your time and priorities. As a company that offers communication services, the Tpad company takes your business goals as seriously as you do; from initial contact to growth through the various stages of your enterprise.

Tpad as a provider of global telephone communication solutions that proves that quality can be affordable with the satisfaction of customer’s preferences as the motivation. Companies can contact a Tpad representative with their requirements and a communication system can be developed to suit their budget as well as company style, by using the online customer enquiry form at: http://www.tpad.com/business/ or by telephone: +44 (0) 845 122 1746.

About Tpad (www.tpad.com):
Tpad, the world's most flexible communications company, offers next-generation telephone systems for consumers and businesses. Tpad's new telephone systems make it easier and cheaper for people and businesses to stay in touch using any device, on any network, anytime, anywhere. The ever-expanding global IP telephony company is based in the UK and has offices in the UAE. Tpad’s telephone systems are fully compatible with any SIP or VoIP telephone device; softphones (Xlite, ZoIPer or SJPhone), ATAs and IP phones (Linksys, Snom, Aastra, Yealink and Grandstream) as well as Wi-Fi mobile phones (Nokia E and N series).

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SMEs Can Realize Greater Profits from Tpad’s Powerful Hosted IP PBX Communication Solutions

Companies are reducing their communication overhead expenses and improving their customer care response time by using Voice over Internet Protocol

What is the major challenge facing small and medium-sized enterprise today? In a nutshell, it’s remaining viable in an increasingly competitive marketplace. While attention must be given to the marketing strategies of the major competitors of a company, at the heart of the matter is customer satisfaction. Invariably, it’s the company that provides the highest level of proactive response to their client’s needs that will come out on top.

Tpad’s hosted IP PBX services are geared to provide flexibility in the way companies can access and use communication services. This is not only reduce the response time to clients, but to increase the level of productivity organization wide, whether the employees are stationary in the office or mobile, working from a remote location.

This type of communication power was beyond the reach of many companies due to the high level of start-up costs for a state-of-the-art system. Now businesses using Tpad’s hosted IP PBX enjoy hassle-free communications with a phone system that is monitored with around the clock, supported by a Server Room fully equipped with the most advanced communication equipment and software.

Companies can realize a tremendous level of cost savings from reduced training time for personnel as well as equipment investment. With Tpad’s global phone network technical expertise at your disposal, there is no delay in access; your hosted IP PBX system will be operational from the first day of installation.

However companies using Tpad’s hosted IP PBX system have another advantage; new software features are added to their call management software the moment they become available, removing the anxiety of large capital equipment upgrades as the communication needs of your business evolves. There are no hidden charges or fees, you simply select the “extensions” you need to add to your current system and pay accordingly.

The total amount of savings using Tpad’s services compared to other providers can be greater than you realize. Steve Smart, the Managing Director of Tpad, sums up the benefits of hosted IP PBX this way:

“Tpad offers businesses the ability to save a significant amount of money in their Call Costs using the hosted IP PBX system, by allowing free calls to other Tpad extensions to any destination in the world. Using Tpad’s hosted IP PBX system, companies can have superior call quality, flexibility and increased productivity without the expense of renting PSTN trunk lines.”

The other advantage for using this communication solution is portability. With traditional PSTN numbers, if your company changed locations you would be unable to keep the same telephone number. The hosted IP/PBX system from Tpad provides you with a Personal Number or Extension that is not tied to your geographic location, ensuring your privacy and professionalism.

With so many communication device options available today, businesses need communication solutions are fully compatible with any device. Tpad’s hosted IP PBX system works with Wi-Fi mobile phones, soft phones and ATAs to give you the widest range of ways to manage your business communications. To discover how much money you can save, contact the Tpad client management support team at: +44 (0) 845 1221746 or complete our customer enquiry form online at: http://www.tpad.com/business/.

About Tpad (http://www.tpad.com):
Tpad, the world’s most flexible communications company, offers next-generation telephony solutions for consumers and businesses. Tpad is a true global VoIP network and offers users a wide range of VoIP / SIP devices (Softphones, ATAs, IP phones or WiFi mobiles) to make free or low cost calls anywhere in the world with crystal clear quality. Tpad’s new telephony services make it easier and cheaper for people to stay in touch using any device, on any network, anytime, anywhere. The ever-expanding global IP telephony company is headquartered in the UK with offices in the UAE.

Tpad is a registered service mark of Tpad, Ltd. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Tpad signs Mobile VoIP Affiliate Agreement with Nimbuzz

Tpad, the global provider of residential and business VoIP phone services, today announced a new mobile VoIP service powered by the Nimbuzz mobile platform.

Tpad, a leading provider of internet telephony services, and Nimbuzz, the most comprehensive Instant Messaging, (geo) presence, and VoIP provider, have signed an affiliate agreement in order to compete in the lucrative mobile VoIP market.

Nimbuzz offers the most comprehensive social interaction service combining Instant Messaging, (geo) presence, and VoIP. The free application is available on the mobile, PC and web, for instant messaging, location sharing, (group)calling, and file sharing across popular communities, including Skype, Windows Live Messenger (MSN), Yahoo! Messenger, ICQ, Google Talk, AIM, GaduGadu, Jabber, and 23 social networks including Facebook and MySpace.

Tpad will promote Nimbuzz to their customers on their website (www.tpad.com) from which customers can instantly register and download the Nimbuzz service to their mobile phone and PC. This gives them the capability of easily making free SIP / VoIP calls on their mobile phones to other Tpad users or standard low cost VoIP calls to any landline or mobile in the world.

Once users download the free Nimbuzz application for the mobile and register for free as a new user, contacts from their selected Instant Messaging communities are aggregated into a single contact list with icons indicating real-time "presence" - which contacts are online or offline and from which communities.

Nimbuzz users then can simply add their personal Tpad SIP / VoIP Settings to the application to allow their mobile phone to make and receive low cost VoIP calls anywhere in the world using their personal Tpad SIP number.

"We see these partnerships as providing real value to operators looking to increase ARPU and offer their customers full access to Instant Messaging and social networks without the risk and costs associated with setting this up themselves." comments Evert-Jaap Lugt, CEO of Nimbuzz.

Funded by Mangrove Capital Partners and staffed by award-winning developers and industry experts, Nimbuzz is bringing aggregated IM and social network chat to the mobile and PC. Nimbuzz is growing at well over 10k new users per day and serves over 10 million logins daily.

Tpad is a true global VoIP network and offers users a wide range of VoIP / SIP devices (Softphones, ATAs, IP phones or WiFi mobiles) to make free or low cost calls anywhere in the world with crystal clear quality.

"Tpad aims to provide customers with ever growing calling options and the rapidly expanding market is mobile VoIP", comments Steven Johns, Marketing Manager of Tpad. "The recently signed affiliate agreement with Nimbuzz will allow our Tpad users to freely communicate with each other across different networks worldwide. The cooperation with Nimbuzz is just the beginning of our range of new VoIP services" Johns added.

About Tpad (http://www.tpad.com):

Tpad, the world's most flexible communications company, offers next-generation telephony solutions for consumers and businesses. Tpad's new telephony services make it easier and cheaper for people to stay in touch using any device, on any network, anytime, anywhere. The ever-expanding global IP telephony company is based in the UK.

About Nimbuzz (http://www.nimbuzz.com):

Nimbuzz has positioned itself to become the largest global communications platform for seamless IP-based communication among mobile devices and social media platforms.
Nimbuzz officially launched in May 2008. In July 2008, Nimbuzz was recognized by industry experts at AO Stanford Summit as part of the Global Top 250 technology companies for game-changing technology and market value, and won Best Mobile Startup in its category at Mobile 2.0 Europe.
Nimbuzz is headquartered in the Netherlands, with offices in Argentina and Brazil. The company, founded in 2006, and received VC and strategic funding by Mangrove Capital Partners (Skype), Naspers/MIH (Tencent, Mail.ru, Gadu-Gadu, Mweb, Sanook, Tradus) and Holtzbrinck Ventures (Kyte, StudiVZ).

Tpad is a registered service mark of Tpad, Ltd. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.