COMCAST LAUNCHES IP-ENABLED PHONE SERVICE IN COLORADO SPRINGS.Comcast, the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services, has launched Comcast Digital Voice Comcast Digital Voice (CDV) is a home telephone product offered in limited markets by Comcast Corporation. It is similar to VoIP, but differs in that it operates on a dedicated server and assigns priority to the information sent over the CDV network, and also means that the in Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, city (1990 pop. 281,140), seat of El Paso co., central Colo., on Monument and Fountain creeks, at the foot of Pikes Peak; inc. 1886. It is a year-round resort and a booming military, technological, and commercial city. . Comcast's new IP-enabled voice service offers customers digital-quality phone service with unlimited direct-dial local and domestic long-distance calling, Web access to voicemail, E911 service, and 12 of the most popular calling features such as three-way calling Noun 1. three-way calling - a way of adding a third party to your conversation without the assistance of a telephone operator conference call - a telephone call in which more than two people participate , call waiting, caller ID A telephone company service that sends the caller's telephone number between the first and second ring of the call. If the calling number is not blocked, the calling number is displayed on the handset or base station of the called party. , speed dial and enhanced voicemail. "Comcast is excited to offer Colorado Springs residents the reliable and innovative voice services they want, with Comcast Digital Voice," said Bill Mosher A mosher is a person who is crossed between goth/punk/skater they have long hair and listen to music like slipknot and metal music. Some people call them headbangers. At certain music shows they have something called a mosh pit, basically its a fight pit with loads of people bashing each other. , vice president of marketing for Comcast Colorado. "Our privately managed network serves as a strong foundation for voice, television and high-speed Internet See broadband. products, and now that we're offering Digital Voice in Colorado Springs, residents can choose to have one provider and one integrated bill for all their home entertainment and communication needs." Well-positioned as a replacement for customers' traditional telephone service, Comcast Digital Voice is a less-expensive, fully featured phone service with online services such as call management and Web access to voicemail. Comcast guarantees that Comcast Digital Voice customers will be satisfied, or receive a refund for the first 30 days of service. Other highlights of Comcast Digital Voice include: Comcast Digital Voice is designed to be easy for the consumer. Comcast technicians will professionally install Comcast Digital Voice in the home -- converting the jacks and existing wiring in the home. Customers can keep their current phone numbers and make and receive an unlimited amount of direct-dial local and domestic long-distance calls for an introductory rate of as little as $39.95 per month. Comcast also offers very competitive international rates, including unlimited calling to Canada. Comcast stresses quality and reliability. Unlike traditional Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) offerings that run on the public Internet, Comcast Digital Voice calls originate and travel over Comcast's advanced, proprietary managed network. And in the event power goes out in the home, Comcast customers can rest assured knowing Comcast Digital Voice is equipped with up to five hours of battery back-up. Comcast Digital Voice has Enhanced 911. Comcast has access to the network, systems and capabilities to handle 911/E911 calls the way traditional phone companies do ensuring that calls, location information and telephone numbers are transmitted to the correct local emergency responders. Comcast Digital Voice customers will also receive innovative features including: -- Compatibility with a majority of home alarm systems -- Ability to manage their account online -- And, coming soon, customers who have Comcast Digital Voice and Comcast High-Speed Internet will have the ability to use the Digital Voice Center (Web portal) to manage their voice and email messages from one central location. Comcast Digital Voice is currently available in more than 70 markets nationwide, reaching 38 million homes. Comcast is one of the largest cable telephone providers in the United States, with more than three million phone customers. About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :CMCSA (NASDAQ:CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com/) is the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services. With 24.1 million cable customers, 12.4 million high-speed Internet customers, and 3.5 million voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content. Comcast's content networks and investments include E! 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