NEWARK, N.J., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Telecommunications companies are rapidly expanding into the world of Web real-time communication (WebRTC). In line with this trend, Phone.com, a cloud-based phone company focused on small to medium-sized businesses, is developing WebRTC solutions to enhance its customers’ experience and deliver the most advanced services.

Initially, Phone.com is creating prototype applications that place voice and video calls to and from the Google Chrome browser and from Android phones.

“We are very excited about being able to deliver WebRTC services to our customers,” said Phone.com CEO Ari Rabban. “WebRTC will provide customers with another method of connectivity using their Phone.com accounts. We want to make communications as easy and flexible as possible and are highly anticipating the value of this service for our customers.”

After WebRTC becomes available for Phone.com customers, the company will start looking into methods of making the platform accessible to developers in its API marketplace.

For more information about the company’s current services, please visit www.phone.com.

About Phone.com
Phone.com is a 21st Century, cloud-based phone company focused on the needs of small businesses and entrepreneurs. In addition to offering a variety of innovative, customizable and cost-effective communications solutions, Phone.com also delivers unmatched customer support to more than 25,000 customers across the United States. Learn more at http://www.phone.com.

NEWARK, N.J., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — In support of Small Business Week, celebrated throughout the Unites States the week of June 17, 2013, Phone.com will offer a free second phone number promotion for small businesses. Available to new customers for a limited time, the second number – commonly used for toll-free or fax lines – is one of the company’s most requested features.

“We have been solving small business communications problems for a number of years, and we get to know the needs of every one of our customers. Small Business Week is a great way to give recognition and shine a light on this innovative and hard-working community, one which is fundamental to the economic health of the United States,” said Ari Rabban, CEO of Phone.com

Small Business Week, an event of national significance, is organized annually by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The 2013 event marks the 50th Presidential proclamation of National Small Business Week.

To redeem the free second phone number offer, enter coupon code NSBW during sign up or call Phone.com at 1-800-998-7087 and mention the code NSBW.

About Phone.com
Phone.com is a 21st Century, cloud-based phone company focused on the needs of small businesses and entrepreneurs. In addition to offering a variety of innovative, customizable and cost-effective communications solutions, Phone.com also delivers unmatched customer support to more than 25,000 customers across the United States.  Learn more at http://www.phone.com.

NEWARK, N.J., May 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Phone.com CEO and Co-founder Ari Rabban has been declared a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2013 Award in the New Jersey region. The award recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

The Entrepreneur Of The Year Program has been in place for 27 years and has expanded globally to recognize company builders in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries throughout the world.

“It’s an honor to be named a finalist for this award,” said Rabban. “As an entrepreneur, my vision has been to provide office-communications capabilities that help small businesses work more productively and save money. As a mentor and member of the New Jersey Technology Council, my goal has been to encourage other startups to realize their visions.”

A panel of independent judges selected the finalists. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event June 13 at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick. Regional award winners go on to compete at the national level.

Award winners in several national categories, as well as the winner of Ernst & Young’s National Entrepreneur Of The Year Overall Award, will be announced at the annual awards event in Palm Springs, Calif., on November 16, 2013.

About Phone.com

Phone.com is a cloud-based phone company focused on the needs of small business and entrepreneurs, providing cost-effective VOIP solutions to all their business-communication requirements.

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