Network Insight Receives Multi-million Dollar Contract to Build Converged IP Backbone for StarVox Communications

San Diego, August 21, 2006 - Network Insight, LLC, the leading provider of IP network professional and managed services for service providers, today announced that it has received a hardware and professional services contract from StarVox Communications, a next-generation infrastructure and applications provider, that is expected to generate over $7M in hardware and services over the next year.

The contract calls for Network Insight to design, test and implement a carrier-grade core IP Gigabit Ethernet network that can sustain StarVox’s anticipated growth, while keeping operating costs under control.

“StarVox looked to Cisco’s 7600 series due to its flexibility, features and proven packet forward technology. We wanted routers that could deliver highly available voice and data services to our customers,” said Susan Tlacil, StarVox Senior Manager Engineering. “StarVox then required expertise to rapidly deploy and turn up a new backbone to support our growing customer base. Network Insight fit the bill with highly skilled engineers and proven design and installation skills.”

Network Insight and StarVox engineers debated the merits of several core protocol technologies, and their ability to handle all of the provider’s VoIP and data traffic, before deciding on Gigabit Ethernet as the most flexible protocol going forward.

“Network Insight welcomes the opportunity to help StarVox meet its business and technical needs. The solution we have designed takes into account factors such as equipment, cost, manageability and expandability while integrating with StarVox’s existing equipment and technologies,” said Ross Rehart, Network Insight Senior Solution Engineer. “StarVox can expect to save a significant percentage on operations costs compared to other network designs by going with Network Insight’s proposal. These savings can then be passed on to subscribers.”

The backbone project is scheduled for completion in late September.

About StarVox Communications
StarVox Communications Inc. is a facilities-based next generation infrastructure and applications service provider. StarVox offers both traditional voice services and next generation integrated voice and data services to retail and wholesale business customers. StarVox uses its extensive domestic VoIP network to support these service offerings. StarVox also maintains a high capacity VoIP network to Mexico to support its international wholesale business customers. For more information on StarVox visit our website at www.starvox.com or call 408-625-2700.

About Network Insight
Founded in 1998, San Diego-based Network Insight, LLC, is a leader in high-availability IP network infrastructure consulting, operations consulting and managed services for service providers. With a history of years of successful IP networking projects and a 24/7/365, carrier-grade NOC and proprietary customer web portal offering real-time status and reporting, our service provider clients experience significant cost savings and increased revenue with streamlined designs and processes and new services for end users. For more information on Network Insight, visit our web site at www.networkinsight.com or call 800.475.7871.

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