"The added flexibility provided by the F1000 handset makes Vonage Internet phone service even more attractive when compared to traditional phone service," said Bruce Robertson, director of product marketing and programs for Vonage Canada. "With the added mobile capability provided by the F1000, consumers and road warriors only need one telephone while on the go, as they can access public wireless networks, like those in Fredericton and soon to be Toronto, or one of the nearly 1500 Wi-Fi hotspots, in Canada."

To use the Wi-Fi handset all consumers need is access to a wireless network. This could be at home, at the office, at a hotspot or through a wirelessly enabled downtown core. The F1000 Wi-Fi handset is configured with standard Vonage call features including: voicemail, call waiting, three-way calling, call forwarding, and caller ID based on phone book entries. The handset also includes standard features you typically find with cell phones and high-end telephones including hold, mute, repeat dialing, distinctive ring options including: silent and vibrate and selectable ring tones.

Users can also save Wi-Fi profiles for a number of Wi-Fi hotspots for ease of connectivity. Equally important, the F1000 supports a robust battery, with up to five hours of talk time, 50-100 hours standby and the ability to recharge in two - three hours.(*) "The F1000 makes it even easier for Vonage customers to travel with their home phone service," said Brian Caskey, vice president of worldwide marketing for UTStarcom.

"The sleek durable design of the F1000 handset makes it perfect for consumers who are looking for an easy way to consolidate their home and office phone while benefiting from the convenience of wireless technology." Product Availability The F1000 Wi-Fi handset is currently available at www.vonage.ca with a suggested retail price of $159.99 with a $65 instant rebate.