 Micro Center Distributes Net2Phone's YAP Gear
Leading computer superstore puts YAP Headsets in stores just
one week after product launch
Hackensack, NJ - April 17, 2000 --- Net2Phone Inc. (NASDAQ: NTOP)
today announced that YAP Gear is now available in Micro Center,
a nationwide chain of computer stores.
YAP (Your Alternative Phone) products are designed to make Internet
calling easier than ever before. The YAP line consists of a series
of Internet telephony hardware products designed to enhance Internet
calling with and without a PC. Products are available for both consumers
and businesses and enable all users to save significantly on long
distance costs.
Micro Center has already put YAP Headsets on the shelves in their
stores nationwide, and has agreed to sell other YAP products, as
they become available. YAP Headsets plug directly into the back
of a PC for hands-free clear transmission of Internet phone calls.
The headset retails for $44.99 and comes with Net2Phone's award
winning software, YAP Time, a phone card with $10.00 worth of talk
time using a computer or telephone.
"Micro Center has a reputation for offering the latest in technology
products and the YAP product line can provide our customers with
both quality and residual savings -- that's exciting!" said Kevin
Jones, Merchandise Manager at Micro Center. "Net2Phone's products
are compelling, and we believe our customers will gain many benefits
from using them with and without their PCs."
"Micro Center's early commitment to YAP is a testament to the
viability and demand for the products," said Randy Dazo, VP of Sales
and Marketing for YAP. "We believe Micro Center's nationwide reach
combined with their reputation for knowledgeable staff will help
boost YAP sales as we expand our product offerings."
Net2Phone is a leading provider of voice-enhanced Internet communications
services to individuals and businesses worldwide. Net2Phone enables
people to place low-cost high quality calls from their computer,
telephone, or fax machine to any telephone or fax machine in the
world. Net2Phone develops and markets technology and services for
IP voice and e-commerce solutions for the web and other IP networks.
For more information about Net2Phone's products and services, please
visit www.net2phone.com.
Micro Center, a unique chain of personal computer stores, was
founded on the concept of Technical Retailing at its best. This
concept caters equally well to first-time buyers and sophisticated
enthusiasts, professionals and small business persons, providing
all with a huge selection of competitively priced, high-quality
products.
Our secret lies in a specialized departmental approach, with store
layouts reflecting a close attention to the personal computer industry
and to changes in how people purchase technology products.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking
statements include, among other things, Net2Phone's expected operating
performance for the three months ending April 30, 2000 and thereafter.
Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking
statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among
others, the inherent uncertainty of financial estimates and projections,
the competitive environment for Internet telephony, changes of rates
of all related telco rates and services, legislation that may affect
the Internet telephony industry, and Net2Phone's ability to operate
the services described on a large scale commercial level.The forward-looking
statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Net2Phone
assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements,
or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those
projected in the forward-looking statements. Investors should consult
all of the information set forth herein and the other information
set forth from time to time in Net2Phone's reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Act
of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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