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Speakeasy's New Bundled Telecom Services Expand Savings for Small Businesses

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SEATTLE (Map) - SEATTLE, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Speakeasy, a Best Buy company (NYSE: BBY), today announced it will offer voice, broadband and managed services in bundled packages designed to save businesses money while enabling them to upgrade data and telecommunications capabilities. SpeakeasyONE business bundles offer significant savings over traditional telecom services and up to 20 percent savings over Speakeasy's ala carte options. The bundles include activation, installation and network equipment at no charge, while providing the technology benefits of Internet voice (VoIP) and business-class broadband, all from a single provider.

"We developed SpeakeasyONE business bundles in recognition of customer demand to work with a single provider for all business communication needs," said Bruce Chatterley, Speakeasy's President and CEO. "Approaching the market with SpeakeasyONE business bundles allows us to offer a range of communication technology services in the most cost- effective, convenient way possible."

Speakeasy offers three bundles: SpeakeasyONE Small Office, SpeakeasyONE Office and SpeakeasyONE Office Plus. Each is tailored to meet the needs of a variety of small businesses.

SpeakeasyONE Small Office

The SpeakeasyONE Small Office bundle includes DSL broadband and voice services and is intended for companies of up to 20 employees. The package incorporates four Hosted Voice (VoIP) seats or Integrated Voice business phone lines (for those with existing telecom equipment), a toll free number with directory listings, auto attendant and unlimited domestic calling ($279, flat monthly fee).

SpeakeasyONE Office

SpeakeasyONE Office, intended for companies of up to 30 employees, offers two packages: a broadband T1 and voice services bundle or broadband T1 and managed services bundle, both with guaranteed uptime. With the voice services package, companies receive six hosted seats or Integrated Voice business phone lines, unlimited domestic long distance, and such added features as voicemail, an auto attendant and a toll-free number with directory listings. With the managed services option, customers receive a dedicated server and network backup services, plus dedicated customer support ($579 flat monthly fee).

SpeakeasyONE Office Plus

For businesses of up to 30 employees seeking complete telecommunications services, the SpeakeasyONE Office Plus bundle provides broadband, voice and managed services in a single package. This bundle combines all the voice, broadband and managed-services features found in both versions of SpeakeasyONE Office, plus automated monitoring services and firewall. This package offers a complete small office solution ($879 flat monthly fee).

Speakeasy is a leader in customer support, with dedicated professionals available 24/7 to meet the needs of any business. Find out more about SpeakeasyONE business bundles at www.speakeasy.net/business/bundles or by calling a Speakeasy Business Solution Consultant toll free at 800-556-5829.

About Speakeasy

Speakeasy is one of the nation's leading broadband voice (VoIP), data and IT service providers. Speakeasy helps small businesses succeed by offering simplified voice and data solutions that improve the customer experience, increase employee productivity and help cut costs. Based in Seattle, Speakeasy has provided award-winning customer service since 1994 and joined the Best Buy family of companies in April 2007, working with Best Buy For Business to champion technology for small businesses throughout the U.S. Visit Speakeasy at www.speakeasy.net or call 800.556.5829.

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