Pacific Internet launches IP telephony solution

Singapore-based communication service provider Pacific Internet Ltd today announced its entry into the voice carrier market in India with the launch of an IP telephony solution -- PacNet Vocal.

With PacNet's new vocal world number functionality, Indian businesses can establish a local presence in over 400 destinations with virtual phone numbers, a company statement said here.

Calls made to these virtual numbers are forwarded over the IP network to a designated Session-Initiated Protocol (SIP) number incurring only local call charges, it said, adding with this the companies can maintain a presence in many countries without expensive physical infrastructure costs.

PacNet Vocal is a quality voice, enterprise grade IP-Based telephone service that offers a suite of value added services tailored for a broad range of business and residential customers.