New Vonage VoIP Members Can Trade-in Old Routers For Linksys Wireless-G Router
Get a Free Linksys Wireless-G Router with Vonage When You Trade in Any Router and Sign up for Vonage Broadband Phone Service
IRVINE, CA and EDISON, NJ -/June 14, 2005 - Wi-Fi Technology News/- Linksys®, a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., and Vonage®, the leading provider of broadband phone service, announced a unique trade-in program for customers interested in upgrading their existing router for a Linksys Wireless-G Router configured with Vonage. For a limited time, customers can trade in their used router – any brand, any model – for a Linksys Wireless-G Router with 2 Phone Ports (WRTP54G) for free* (after rebates), when they sign up for Vonage’s broadband phone service.
The BIG Trade-In Wireless-G for Free with Vonage promotion enables customers to get two of the latest and most innovative technologies at the same time: Wireless-G and VoIP. With the Linksys Wireless-G router with Vonage, users can now experience networking speeds up to five times faster** than Wireless-B, which means users can download and transfer their music, movie, photo and other files up to five times faster with Linksys 802.11g technology. Additionally, with the added benefit of Vonage’s built-in broadband phone service, users can significantly cut their standard telephone costs by as much as 50% when switching to Vonage’s high-quality, feature-rich, Internet phone service.
“This promotion is the first of its kind in retail and is an unparalleled upgrade opportunity. It is a tremendous value for our customers by giving them a way to save money from their original router investment,” said Glen McLaughlin, Linksys vice president of North American retail sales. “Together with Vonage and our retail partners, we are providing our leading router product featuring the fast networking speed of Wireless-G and high quality VoIP service in a simple integrated solution.”
“This is a great opportunity for anyone who has been thinking of cutting the cord to get a great deal on Vonage and a free wireless router as well,” said Matthew Deatrick, senior vice president of sales for Vonage. “As more Americans are moving to wireless networks, they can now easily configure their home networks by switching to Vonage, and immediately start getting more for their communications dollar, knowing also that they can depend on the high performance and reliability of Linksys.”
There are significant benefits to trading in an old router for the new Wireless-G router configured with Vonage’s service. Vonage enables consumers and small offices to save money on phone calls, get more features and maximize their broadband connection.
Customers can use their current home phone system.
With Vonage, customers never have to change their phone numbers again, for life.
For only $24.99 per month Vonage’s customers can make unlimited calls throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.
Vonage lets customers choose any area code from across the U.S. and many other countries and they can take their service with them when they travel.
Vonage gives customers standard features for free and adds new capabilities that traditional phone service can’t offer, such as online voicemail, free in-network calling, virtual phone numbers, Click-2Call and more.
Since 2000, Linksys has shipped more than 15 million routers worldwide. Millions of customers can benefit from upgrading their router to Wireless-G technology:
Upgrade from a wired network to the freedom of a wireless network.
Wireless-G (54Mpbs) is up to 5 times faster than the Wireless-B standard (11Mbps).
Wireless-G is backward compatible with Wireless-B devices.
Faster networking throughput allows simultaneous multiple networking applications such as gaming, VoIP, email, printing and music streaming.
Wireless, router and phone adapter capabilities all in one box provide an all in one integrated solution.
How the Program Works:
1. Purchase a Wireless-G Router with 2 Phone Ports (WRTP54G) at participating retail stores and e-commerce sites. Receive a $10 mail in rebate from Linksys and a $20 mail in or instant rebate from the participating reseller.
2. Activate Vonage’s Internet phone service. After 90 days, receive a $50 activation mail in rebate from Vonage.
3. Mail in your old router to the Linksys fulfillment center. After 90 days of service, receive the additional $50 trade-in rebate from Vonage.
4. Based on an ESP of $130, the router would be free after rebates.
Customers can also feel confident that when they mail in their used router that it will be disposed of properly. Linksys and Vonage are supporting environmentally safe ways to discard and reuse materials from electronic devices. The recycle program helps to conserve landfill space and natural resources, and provides a guaranteed safe and secure disposal method.
Availability:
This offer is available in the U.S. only through select retail and e-commerce stores and runs from Sunday, June 12 through Saturday, July 23, 2005. Retailers and e-commerce sites currently include: Amazon.com, Best Buy, Buy.com, Circuit City, CompUSA, Fry’s Electronics, Office Depot, Radio Shack and Staples.
About Linksys
Founded in 1988, Linksys, a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the recognized global leader in Wireless, VoIP and Ethernet networking for consumer, SOHO and small business users. Linksys is dedicated to making networking easy and affordable for its customers, offering innovative, award-winning products that seamlessly integrate with a variety of devices and applications. Linksys provides award-winning product support to its customers. For more information, visit
http://www.linksys.com.
About Vonage
Vonage has pioneered the broadband phone industry, setting the standard for pricing, features, call quality and reliability for the entire VoIP category. Vonage's award winning service is sold on the web and through national retailers like SAM's Club, RadioShack, Best Buy, Circuit City, Staples, Fry's Electronics, Office Depot and CompUSA. Vonage Holdings Corporation is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. For more information about Vonage's products and services, please visit
http://www.vonage.com or call 1-VONAGE-HELP.
*Linksys WRTP54G is free after rebates. Terms and conditions apply. While supplies last. Vonage rebates require 90 days enrollment in a Vonage service plan and return of old router. Broadband Internet connection and credit card required. Termination fee may apply. Satellite TV and alarm systems may require land line connection. Dialing 911 requires activation and operates differently than traditional 911 service. See Vonage Website for details regarding 911 dialing. Other restrictions may apply. See
http://www.vonage.com for additional details.
**Actual real-world throughput will depend upon a number of factors, including, distance from the access point, volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, whether a mixed network configuration is used, interference, and other adverse conditions.
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