Pacific Internet Thailand rolls out PacNet VOCAL

Corporate customers targeted to enjoy benefits from global call coverage, cost-efficiency, and unique feature functions Pacific Internet Thailand, a member company of Pacific Internet Ltd., the largest telco-independent Internet Communications Service Provider in the Asia Pacific region, has launched PacNet VOCAL - a new IP telephony solution targeted at business customers in Thailand. PacNet VOCAL is an enterprise-grade IP-based telephone service. This subscription-based service offers worldwide coverage with International dialing rates starting from two Baht per minute. Mr. Prithayuth Nivasabutr, Managing Director, Pacific Internet (Thailand) Limited said, “Pacific Internet is committed to delivering real value to our customers. PacNet VOCAL will help improve communications for our Small and Medium Business (SMB) customers without expensive or complicated infrastructure deployments. The 2006 PacNet IP Index, a study commissioned by Pacific Internet to track Internet communication trends in Asia-Pacific’s SMBs, shows that customers want services that enable them to improve and extend their operations, but are concerned about the cost of these new technologies. Through PacNet VOCAL, we are able to deliver voice services across the IP network to multiple geographies in a cost-effective and rapidly scalable manner.” PacNet VOCAL is a vital element in Pacific Internet’s strategy to be the leading provider of converged Internet communication services for SMBs throughout Asia Pacific. By adding voice capabilities to its range of connectivity, mobility and security solutions, Pacific Internet is able to deliver a unified suite of services, tailored to address SMBs’ IT pain points. “Pacific Internet is the first regional provider to bring a business-grade service package to this market. This service will bring significant benefits to enterprises in Thailand as they pursue growth strategies,” Mr. Nivasabutr added. PacNet VOCAL boasts a full suite of value-added services Unlike most other VoIP services, PacNet VOCAL allows customers to make phone calls without a PC. PacNet VOCAL comes bundled with an IP phone that can be connected to the Internet from any location since the “telephone number” is embedded on the access device. Customers can choose from a range of access devices, including software phones (soft phones), IP phones and even using a normal desk telephone, connected to the Internet via an Analogue Telephone Adapter (ATA). Calls made on the PacNet VOCAL network (PacNet VOCAL to PacNet VOCAL) are free of charge. Local calls can be made from PacNet VOCAL to fixed-line (PSTN) or mobile numbers at reduced rates, while international calls start at just two Baht per minute. PacNet Vocal’s international voice services cover over 227 countries around the world, including popular destinations such as the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, and Asian countries like Japan and Singapore. PacNet VOCAL also offers comprehensive Enterprise VoIP services, enabling businesses to make local and international calls via a hosted IP PABX. With Pacific Internet’s regional footprint, Multinational Corporations (MNCs) and Thai companies looking to expand regionally will be able to enjoy local support across all seven countries in Pacific Internet’s network. PacNet VOCAL comes in different flavors to suit different business needs Package I - PacNet VOCAL Express, at a monthly fee of 499 Baht, includes call credit worth 499 Baht, and is suitable for very small to medium sized businesses that make international calls regularly. A five per cent to fifteen per cent discount will also be offered for excess minutes beyond the bundled call minutes. Package II - PacNet VOCAL Business addresses the voice requirements in large enterprises. At a monthly fee of 5,000 Baht, the plan includes 5,000 Baht worth of call credits, with an additional discount of up to 30 per cent for excess minutes. The package also includes five access rights. On top of this, customers who sign up before 31 May 2007 will be given a 50 per cent discount on monthly fees for their first billing cycle. Mr. Phey Teck Moh, President and CEO, Pacific Internet Limited said, “The Pacific Internet Group is committed to delivering value-added IP-based solutions to our entire customer base. We are all very excited about PacNet VOCAL as it marks a major milestone in our business strategy. Being able to serve our customers’ voice needs is a serious and significant step towards PacNet being the region’s premier converged Internet communications partner.” For more information about PacNet Vocal, please visit http://www.pacific.net.th/vocal/ About PacNet VOCAL PacNet VOCAL is the latest addition to Pacific Internet’s range of next-generation IP communication products and services. PacNet VOCAL comprises a range of IP telephony solutions, designed to provide both business and residential users with quality Voice services that is cost-efficient, easy-to-use and highly mobile. About Pacific Internet (Thailand) Limited Pacific Internet (Thailand) is a subsidiary of Pacific Internet Limited or PacNet (NASDAQ: PCNTF) - the largest and independent Internet Communications Service Provider within the Asia Pacific region. PacNet has direct presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Australia, India, Thailand and Malaysia. PacNet delivers a comprehensive suite of Internet data, voice and video services to corporate business and consumer customers. PacNet Thailand began providing commercial Internet access services on 1 June 2000 and has also been voted as the Best ISP in Thailand from the readers of Bangkok Post in 2001. For more information, visit www.pacific.net.th About Pacific Internet Limited Pacific Internet Limited or PacNet (NASDAQ : PCNTF) is the largest telco-independent Internet Communications Service Provider by geographic reach in the Asia Pacific region. The Company has direct presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Australia, India, Thailand and Malaysia. PacNet delivers a comprehensive suite of data, voice and video services to both corporate business and consumer customers. For more information, visit www.pacnet.com . Media Contacts Ravisada Angkeeros Panumart Bunyatikaseam Pacific Internet (Thailand) Ltd. Tel: 0-2618-8888; Fax: 02-618-8450

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