Grandstream Earns Interoperability Certification with Callcentric VoIP Services

BROOKLINE, MA, September 06, 2012 (Press-News.org) In a joint announcement today, Internet Telephony Service Provider (ITSP) Callcentric has completed certification testing of IP Phones, IP Multimedia Phones, DECT Cordless IP Phones and ATAs (analog telephone adapters) from Grandstream Networks, the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and IP video surveillance solutions. Business and residential customers worldwide using VoIP services from Callcentric can easily install and confidently use any of Grandstream's GXP Enterprise IP Phones, HandyTone ATAs, IP DECT Cordless Phones and GXV IP Multimedia Phones for making/receiving call and enhancing user experience.

Callcentric offers flexible, cost effective SIP Trunking Solutions for Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) VoIP Users and over the past few years they have quickly become one of the fastest growing and best reviewed providers for reliability, customer support, and overall value. To deliver one of the best values in the industry Callcentric empowers their customer's to customize their services by independently selecting their inbound and outbound plans; ensuring that they purchase ONLY the services they need.

Callcentric offers a wide range of aggressively priced plans under both the Flat-Rate and Pay-Per-Use service models. Recently, they have just introduced two brand new Outbound Domestic Plans that include E911 starting at $6.95 per month and they also offer Unlimited Domestic/International Plans for heavier users. For inbound services, Callcentric provides phone numbers in the United States, Canada, and over 40 international countries; and they also support LNP for standard and toll-free numbers. One of their most popular offerings is their recently launched "Free NY DID" program which allows customers to perform a complete test of their inbound and in-network outbound services at no initial cost whatsoever.

"We have found that the best way to grow is to exceed our customer's expectations by providing a superior service/support experience and we strongly feel that by partnering with companies like Grandstream we are strengthening our ability to do so," said Stephen Irwin, VP of Operations at Callcentric. "Grandstream customers can sign up for a free Callcentric account through our website in a matter of minutes and they can be placing inbound/outbound calls in under a half hours' time."

"Callcentric clearly strives for service flexibility and customer satisfaction when its business and residential customers purchase VoIP services," said David Li, CEO of Grandstream. "Certifying Grandstream's complete line of IP phones and ATAs adds another layer of customer service by giving their customers many phone options to meet their needs. We are pleased to enter into this joint relationship to bring affordable and flexible VoIP to the desktop."

Callcentric customers looking for a desktop IP phone solution, Grandstream's GXP Series of Enterprise SIP telephones provides affordability, best-in-class HD audio, a comprehensive set of advanced call features, multi-language support, security protection, simplified management and automated provisioning with TR-069 or HTTPS, advanced XML customization and more. There are over a dozen GXP phone models to choose from ranging from single line to executive 6-line HD phones with integrated PoE.

For customers using an existing analog phone or softphone solution, Grandstream's HandyTone ATAs have also been certified and can be used along with the broadband connection to bypass traditional telephone service.

For cordless applications, the newly released DP715/710 DECT Phones are an affordable choice with VoIP mobility with advanced VoIP security. For users seeking a more sophisticated IP video telephony desktop phone, the GXV3140 and GXV3175 IP Multimedia Phones have been certified and bring innovation and integration of standard based HD IP telephony with high quality real-time videoconference, online rich media infotainment service, social multimedia and business productivity applications.

About Callcentric
With headquarters in New York City, NY; Callcentric has been providing VoIP phone services since 2005. Callcentric's portfolio of business-grade SIP Trunking Service solutions for residential/business customers includes voice, fax, international DIDs in over 40 countries, toll-free DIDs, and more. Specializing in servicing the BYOD market, Callcentric is proud to maintain the BroadbandReports.com "Gold Award" and their services have consistently been reviewed by leading industry sites/publications as being "Best in Class" for quality, customer service, and overall value. Visit Callcentric.com for more information or connect with them on their Blog Site (Blog.Callcentric.com) and Twitter.

About Grandstream Networks
Founded in 2002, Grandstream Networks is the leading manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions. Grandstream serves the SMB and consumer markets with innovative products that lower communication costs, increase security protection, and enhance productivity. Our open standard SIP-based products offer broad interoperability in the industry, unrivaled features, flexibility, and price-performance competitiveness. Visit http://www.grandstream.com for more information or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn