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2. RECENT ADVANCES IN TELEPHONE TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUR HOME & OFFICE Shel Epstein, K9APE 12 OCT 2004

3. NEW TECHNOLOGIES Cell Phones – CELLSOCKET ® and others Cell Phones – CELLSOCKET ® and others Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)

4. REASONS FOR CHANGE Better and More Features Better and More Features Greater Mobility Greater Mobility Better Pricing Better Pricing Lower Taxes For VOIP Lower Taxes For VOIP Expanded Capabilities For Existing Phones Expanded Capabilities For Existing Phones

5. PROCEDURE Order Service Order Service Local Number Portability Local Number Portability Obtain Equipment Obtain Equipment Disconnect From Twisted Pair(s) At Telephone Network Interface Disconnect From Twisted Pair(s) At Telephone Network Interface Install Equipment + Uninterruptible AC Supply Install Equipment + Uninterruptible AC Supply Program Features Program Features Bridge To Interior Twisted Pair(s) Bridge To Interior Twisted Pair(s)

6. Order Service Cellular Cellular Visit Store or Website Visit Store or Website Coverage Plan – Local or National Coverage Plan – Local or National Equipment – CELLSOCKET Adaptor Compatible Phone, Hands Free, HD Battery, Programming Cable & Software Equipment – CELLSOCKET Adaptor Compatible Phone, Hands Free, HD Battery, Programming Cable & Software Local Number Portability Local Number Portability CELLSOCKET Adaptor – www.cellsocket.com CELLSOCKET Adaptor – www.cellsocket.com VOIP VOIP Website Only – www.vonage.com Website Only – www.vonage.com Coverage Plan – Local, Timed, Unlimited Coverage Plan – Local, Timed, Unlimited Local Number Portability Local Number Portability

7. OBTAIN EQUIPMENT Cellular Cellular Phones Usually Hand Delivered At Store Phones Usually Hand Delivered At Store Walk-Through Recommended For Many Features Walk-Through Recommended For Many Features Hands-Free Mobile Accessory Requires Installation Hands-Free Mobile Accessory Requires Installation You Can Do It If You Have Experience With Autos You Can Do It If You Have Experience With Autos Rooftop Antenna Recommended - ¾-inch Punch Rooftop Antenna Recommended - ¾-inch Punch CELLSOCKET Adaptor CELLSOCKET Adaptor Base + Phone-Specific Adaptor - $60 to $100 Base + Phone-Specific Adaptor - $60 to $100 UPS Delivery In About One Week UPS Delivery In About One Week VOIP VOIP UPS Hardware Delivery In About One Week UPS Hardware Delivery In About One Week Local Number Portability In About 3 Weeks Local Number Portability In About 3 Weeks

8. TELEPHONE NETWORK INTERFACE

9. DISCONNECT FROM TWISTED PAIR(S)

10. TEST CELLULAR HANDSET

11. INSTALL CELLSOCKET ADAPTOR

12. CELLSOCKET ADAPTOR OPERATION Dial Number + # Dial Number + # Check Website For Operable Call Features Check Website For Operable Call Features Caller ID Caller ID Access Voicemail Access Voicemail Call Waiting Call Waiting One-Touch Dialing One-Touch Dialing 3-Way Calling 3-Way Calling Voice Dialing Voice Dialing

13. CELLSOCKET ADAPTOR IN OPERATION Advantages Advantages Eliminates Need For Landline Account Eliminates Need For Landline Account Can Locate Antenna For Best Reception In Building Or Connect Rooftop Antenna Can Locate Antenna For Best Reception In Building Or Connect Rooftop Antenna Uses Existing Phones & Interior Wiring Uses Existing Phones & Interior Wiring Installation Easy – Less Than ½-Hour Installation Easy – Less Than ½-Hour Disadvantages Disadvantages Blocks Transmission of # Key Blocks Transmission of # Key Some Automatic Telephone Systems Cannot Decode Dialing Tones Some Automatic Telephone Systems Cannot Decode Dialing Tones

14. VONAGE FEATURES Free FeaturesOptional Features Free FeaturesOptional Features Voicemail Plus Multiple Phone Lines Caller ID with Name Multiple Numbers – One Line Call Waiting Virtual Phone Numbers Call Forwarding Line For Your Laptop 3-Way Calling Toll-Free Number In-Network Calling FAX Machine Number Traveling with Vonage Voicemail Plus Multiple Phone Lines Caller ID with Name Multiple Numbers – One Line Call Waiting Virtual Phone Numbers Call Forwarding Line For Your Laptop 3-Way Calling Toll-Free Number In-Network Calling FAX Machine Number Traveling with VonageVoicemail PlusCaller ID with NameCall WaitingCall Forwarding3-Way CallingIn-Network CallingTraveling with VonageVoicemail PlusCaller ID with NameCall WaitingCall Forwarding3-Way CallingIn-Network CallingTraveling with Vonage – Works Anywhere You Can Plug Into Broadband Area Code Selection Internet Programming – Works Anywhere You Can Plug Into Broadband Area Code Selection Internet ProgrammingArea Code SelectionArea Code Selection Call TransferRATES Click-2-Call$24.95 – Unlimited USA & Canada Call Return (*69)$14.95 – 500 Minutes Caller ID Block (*67)3 ¢ / minute – London, Mexico City Repeat Dialing International Call Block Ring Lists Call Hunt Call TransferRATES Click-2-Call$24.95 – Unlimited USA & Canada Call Return (*69)$14.95 – 500 Minutes Caller ID Block (*67)3 ¢ / minute – London, Mexico City Repeat Dialing International Call Block Ring Lists Call HuntCall TransferClick-2-CallCall Return (*69)Caller ID Block (*67)Repeat DialingInternational Call BlockRing ListsCall HuntCall TransferClick-2-CallCall Return (*69)Caller ID Block (*67)Repeat DialingInternational Call BlockRing ListsCall Hunt

15. VONAGE VOIP MODEM

16. Broadband Cable or DSL Connector Cable or DSL Modem VONAGE Modem Broadband Router Computer #1Computer #2 Computer #8Print Server B/W PrinterColor Printer Telephone On Line 1 RJ11 Building Telephone Wiring Telephone #1Telephone #n FAX Machine On Line 2 RJ11 CONNECTING A VONAGE TELEPHONE MODEM

17. VONAGE MODEM INSTALLATION Connect Between Cable Modem & Router (if any) or Computer Connect Between Cable Modem & Router (if any) or Computer If Keeping Old Number, Wait 3 Weeks For E-Mail Before Connecting To Existing Phones If Keeping Old Number, Wait 3 Weeks For E-Mail Before Connecting To Existing Phones Bridge To Interior Telephone Lines Bridge To Interior Telephone Lines Go To www.vonage.com To Program Features Such As E-Mail, Forwarding & 911 Go To www.vonage.com To Program Features Such As E-Mail, Forwarding & 911www.vonage.com Estimated Installation Time ~ 1 Hour Estimated Installation Time ~ 1 Hour

18. VONAGE MODEM OPERATION Dial Number –Just As With Standard Phone Dial Number –Just As With Standard Phone Some Automatic Telephone Systems Cannot Decode Dialing Tones Some Automatic Telephone Systems Cannot Decode Dialing Tones

19. CONCLUSIONS CELLSOCKET – Very Satisfied CELLSOCKET – Very Satisfied VONAGE – Very Satisfied VONAGE – Very Satisfied Telecommunications Systems of the Future Available To You Now. Telecommunications Systems of the Future Available To You Now.

20. Presentation & Production By Sheldon L. Epstein, K9APE Shel@k9ape.com Epstein Associates – K9APE www.k9ape.com ©2004 K9APE® Images Shel@k9ape.com www.k9ape.com Shel@k9ape.com www.k9ape.com