Fusion Seeking Patent to protect its New Peer-to-Peer VoIP Service

Fusion Telecommunications announced it has applied for a patent for its worldwide Internet Area Code, eNumber, and an automated eNumber ownership verification process — components that make the proprietary service unique in the marketplace. The company only recently announced the launch of the new service — sold under its efonica brand — which lets subscribers keep their existing phone numbers and call each other for free using the Internet Area Code and either a PC or other compatible device. Fusion has selected “10” as the Area Code, meaning all a user has to do is dial “10,” plus the area code and phone number they wish to reach, in order to place a free call. Users can call each other for free anywhere in the world, regardless of their physical location. “We believe that the introduction of the worldwide Internet Area Code marks a significant development in the VoIP industry,” said Roger Karam, president of Fusion’s VoIP division. “We’ve simplified the way subscribers call each other. Because efonica supports the current dialing habits of consumers worldwide, customers should adapt to efonica seamlessly.” “We believe our approach to delivering VoIP services is a revolutionary advance in the industry and deserves patent protection,” Matthew Rosen, president and CEO of Fusion Rosen said. He added that the main selling point for the new service is that it “avoids many of the flaws found in competitors’ offerings, where consumers have had to compromise on many of the capabilities that landline subscribers have taken for granted for years.” http://www.fusiontel.com