DirectPath Picks Vistula for VOIP

NEW YORK -- Vistula Communications Services, Inc. (OTC: VSTL) (BULLETIN BOARD: VSTL) , a global supplier of flexible and reliable Voice over Internet Protocol ("VoIP") services to major telecommunications carriers and Internet service providers, today announced the selection of its V-Cube(TM) platform by DirecPath to run a pilot program for the delivery of DirecPath's consumer VoIP service offerings. DirecPath was recently formed by Hicks Holdings LLC and The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTV) to provide bundled DIRECTV programming, broadband voice and data and security services to multiple dwelling unit (MDU) and gated-community owners across the United States.

Vistula will allow DirecPath to manage the communications needs of a diverse range of MDU and gated-community properties, and to add to its suite of bundled services the benefits of a secure, simplified, scalable and highly resilient VoIP infrastructure.

"We are committed to meeting the needs of owners and residents in MDU and gated communities nationwide and providing them with a unique and compelling value proposition," said Paul Savoldelli, chief executive officer of DirecPath. "Vistula's hosted VoIP service will be an important part of that value proposition, enhancing our ability to include VoIP as part of our seamless, cost-effective suite of bundled services."

Vistula will initially run a six-month pilot program, upon the successful completion of which it will provide VoIP service across a large portion of DirecPath's customer base, Mr. Savoldelli said.

"Our business partners' success is our number-one priority," said Rupert Galliers-Pratt, executive chairman and chief executive officer of Vistula Communications. "DirecPath is positioning itself for leadership in its industry, by developing an innovative suite of bundled services that will drive customer growth, win consumer loyalty, and generate higher average revenue per user."

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