Deutsche Telekom (ICSS) and VocalTec Announce Solution for International VoIP Interconnection

Deutsche Telekom (ICSS) and VocalTec Announce Solution for International VoIP Interconnection

Frankfurt, Germany and Herzlia, Israel – July 1st , 2008 – VocalTec Communications Ltd. (Nasdaq Capital Market: VOCL), a global
provider of carrier-class multimedia and voice-over-IP solutions for
communication service providers, and International Carrier Sales &
Solutions (ICSS), the wholesale arm of Deutsche Telekom launched an
innovative solution for global VoIP Interconnection.

After successfully completing test and evaluation procedures in a
live network environment, the Essentra EX solution was accepted by
Deutsche Telekom ICSS and is commercially available to enable IP
interconnection of Deutsche Telekom’s international VoIP network to
other VoIP networks/affiliates.

With this innovation, Deutsche Telekom ICSS can market reliable
international VoIP interconnection services to its customers. 
Wholesale providers and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can now
utilize the Deutsche Telekom international network to carry their VoIP
traffic and benefit from assured QoS, security and optimal routing plan
management. This solution is part of the global network for voice
minutes termination.

"We required a field-proven VoIP Interconnection solution that will
enable us to interconnect to other VoIP networks in a cost-effective
manner and with the VoIP oriented flexibility of our VoIP services,”
said Helmut Angst, Vice President, ICSS, Deutsche Telekom.”VocalTec's
solution satisfies all of our technical requirements, particularly in
the reliability and interoperability required for interconnection with
other VoIP networks and enables us to also quickly address innovative
customer requests and projects.”
“We are proud to expand our long-term cooperation with Deutsche Telekom
ICSS, and to become its provider of VoIP Interconnection solutions”
said Yosi Albagli, President & CEO at VocalTec. “Having our
Essentra EX solution installed in one of the world’s top
telecommunications companies’ network, clearly positions our product as
a leading solution in the market. We look forward to collaborating with
Deutsche Telekom ICSS and to support its future growth.”

Essentra™ EX VoIP Interconnection

Installed with numerous tier-1 service providers worldwide, Essentra
EX offers a cost-effective solution for the interconnection of
disparate VoIP networks. With full support for SIP-to-H.323
interworking, Essentra EX is a highly interoperable solution allowing
service providers to quickly and efficiently meet their business
objectives of customer acquisition, reducing OpEx and rapid
Return-on-Investment; while ensuring quality-of-service, reliability
and security.

About Deutsche Telekom International Carrier Sales & Solutions (ICSS)

ICSS, the international wholesale arm of Deutsche Telekom Group, is
one of the biggest voice carriers worldwide and an increasingly
important IP player across a growing European market with excellent
interregional connections between Europe and the Americas and Asia.
With continuously changing markets, ICSS has redesigned its portfolio
from traditional voice and transport services to advanced innovative
wholesale services and customized IP solutions. The business activities
and efforts of ICSS focus on serving the following market segments:
broadband operators (ISPs, WISPs, and VoIP SPs), mobile operators and
MVNOs, content, application and media providers, corporate service
providers and VNOs, fixed voice carriers, and carriers’ carriers and
their customers through a worldwide sales network. The basis for the
delivery of the services of ICSS is an expanding ultra-modern
infrastructure - Deutsche Telekom’s international network. For further
information, see www.deutschetelekom.com/icss

About VocalTec Communications Ltd.

VocalTec Communications (Nasdaq: VOCL) is a global provider of
carrier-class multimedia and voice-over-IP solutions for communication
service providers. A pioneer in VoIP technology since 1994, VocalTec
provides proven trunking, peering and residential/enterprise VoIP
application solutions that enable flexible deployment of
next-generation networks (NGNs). Partnering with prominent system
integrators and equipment manufacturers, VocalTec serves an installed
base of dozens of leading carriers including Deutsche Telekom and
Telecom Italia San Marino. VocalTec is led by a management team
comprised of respected industry veterans.
www.vocaltec.com