Aplio Announces Availability of Aplio/Phone 1.5; Internet Telephone Appliance Delivers Even Greater Savings on Long Distance Charges.SAN BRUNO San Bruno (săn br  `nō), city (1990 pop. 38,961), San Mateo co., W Calif., a suburb on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1914. There is light manufacturing and petroleum refining. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 31, 1998--Aplio, creator of
the innovative, award-winning Internet telephony Another term for IP telephony and VoIP. In the late 1990s, some people made a distinction between Internet Telephony and VoIP: Internet telephony referred to voice over the public Internet, while VoIP referred to voice over private IP networks. appliance, today
announced the availability of Aplio/Phone 1.5.With Aplio/Phone 1.5, users can realize as much as 100% savings on their long distance phone bills. Aplio/Phone 1.5 takes the remarkable Internet telephony technology delivered by Aplio a step further by offering several enhancements including: easier setup, greater savings, improved voice interface (available in seven languages), enhanced ease of use for travelers, and greater security. "Aplio/Phone 1.5 makes calling over the Internet easier and more cost-effective -- delivering at least 95% savings over conventional long distance," said Aplio CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Olivier Zitoun. "Now connecting with far-flung friends, family and business associates via the Internet has become even simpler and more convenient." Aplio 1.5 offers these key new benefits: Aplio/Phone 1.5 is easier to set up. It features a new voice interface that facilitates an easier one-time configuration/programming, verification and testing process. Aplio/Phone 1.5 delivers even greater savings. In addition to its normal mode, now Aplio/Phone 1.5 has a new and unique '100% Free Mode' that enables users to dial a six digit Aplio ID number to connect automatically to other Aplio users. There are no charges for the first minute of connection; it's a 100% free call. It's available in seven languages. With Aplio/Phone 1.5, users can configure the appliance to 'speak' English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese and Japanese by downloading the preferred version from the Internet. It's easier for travelers to use. Aplio/Phone 1.5 can memorize mem·o·rize tr.v. mem·o·rized, mem·o·riz·ing, mem·o·riz·es 1. To commit to memory; learn by heart. 2. Computer Science To store in memory: a second ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. account, so the user can deploy the preferred ISP, depending on their location. Additionally, with the new 'Find Me' feature, travelers can be reached anywhere in the world via their unique six digit Aplio ID number, and regardless of their location, Aplio/Phone 1.5 will connect the call for free via the Internet. It provides enhanced security. To avoid any interruption, users can disable To turn off; deactivate. See disabled. call waiting with Aplio/Phone 1.5. If someone calls in, your original call will not be lost. Aplio/Phone 1.5 is available everywhere and it's a risk-free purchase. It's now distributed in over 20 countries including the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Canada, Asia, Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. and Europe. Since its launch, Aplio/Phone had been tested in over 55 counties and with the top 200 Worldwide ISPs. Estimated street price is $199 in the United States; price may vary outside the United States. Product is backed by a free unlimited tech support, a 60-day money back guarantee and a one year warranty. In the United States, it is available through Aplio Authorized Resellers, at regional retail stores, online at www.aplio.com, or by dialing 888/OH-APLIO. Aplio's Internet telephony appliance has won praise from many technology reviewers, including Internet Telephony's 'A' rating and Editors' Choice Award. A standalone Internet telephone, Aplio/Phone 1.5 is a small device that connects to a regular telephone as easily as an answering machine, to provide dramatic long-distance savings using the Internet without incurring any additional charges, except for the cost of their Internet (ISP) connection. Just dial the other party as usual, and once the connection is made, press the "APLIO" button to reroute the call over the Internet. The rerouted call enables users to converse over the Internet instead of over expensive long distance lines. Aplio/Phone's telephony solution includes patent-pending technology that makes it simple to connect to other callers for a telephone conversation, without expensive and complicated PCs. Using Aplio/Phone and a standard telephone at each end, businesses and individuals who frequently place long-distance calls to the same locations, can reroute their calls over the Internet. Aplio/Phone is a full-featured, smart Internet appliance Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. with a built-in processor and modem, Flash RAM See flash memory. and hardware-based, full-duplex voice compression Same as speech compression. . Its small size makes it a convenient companion to any telephone, and its superior audio quality rivals that of today's advanced digital cellular phones. In addition, the Aplio/Phone also boasts a full-duplex speakerphone which can be used even when the device is not connected through the Internet. Aplio, Inc. is a pioneer in the Internet telephony appliance market. Founded in 1996, Aplio develops and delivers a new generation of very low-cost, easy-to-use Internet appliances, enabling any small business or home user to communicate and access information through the Internet, without using a PC or a network computer. The company's flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , the Aplio/Phone, was introduced in March 1998. Since its introduction, the Aplio/Phone has received much acclaim, from the press (HomePC's Reviewer's Choice, Internet Telephony's Editor's Pick), analysts, and customers worldwide. Located in San Bruno, Aplio, Inc. has a worldwide presence with offices in the United States, Europe and Israel. The privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. is backed by major European and Asian venture capitalists Venture Capitalist An investor who provides capital to either start-up ventures or support small companies who wish to expand but do not have access to public funding. Notes: Venture capitalists usually expect higher returns for the additional risks taken. .
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