TLGB Teleglobe International Holdings Ltd. - Common Shares (MM)

Teleglobe International Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:TLGB), a leading provider of international telecommunications services to Internet service providers (ISPs), and fixed and mobile network operators, today announced the addition of five new origin countries for its International Toll-Free Service (ITFS): India, Uruguay, Slovenia, Ecuador, and Croatia, increasing the number of originating countries for global toll-free service to over 80, with calls terminating anywhere in the world. This move expands the company's already leading toll-free coverage, supporting customers as they expand into new regions. Typically used for audio conferencing, calling cards, call centers, business and vacation travelers, and product support hotlines, Teleglobe's toll-free service offers competitive rates and flexible implementation supported by the company's professional services throughout the process and beyond. "These five new toll-free origin countries offer strategic new coverage to an already world-leading offer for global business," said Caroline Lord, Teleglobe's Director of Marketing for Voice Value-Added Services. "Teleglobe's International Toll-Free Service is not only one of the strongest on the market in terms of coverage, it is also very flexible in terms of services offered." Teleglobe's portfolio of toll-free services delivers unparalleled coverage worldwide: in over 35 countries with its Universal International Free-Phone Number (UIFN) and over 80 countries with International Toll-Free Service. Customers choose the options that meet their needs and take advantage of Teleglobe's routing flexibility. Toll-free services can be bundled with termination services. Calls can be terminated to Teleglobe customers at any location in the world. Features of Teleglobe's toll-free services include, among others, automatic number identification and originating line information, and calling line identification/calling number delivery. ITFS and UIFN routes are via Teleglobe's bilateral international facilities ensuring high call quality. Teleglobe offers customers the flexibility to interconnect easily via TDM or VoIP technology for more customer-focused services, world-class service infrastructure, and penetration into key regional markets. About Teleglobe Teleglobe International Holdings Ltd. is a leading provider of international voice, data, Internet and mobile roaming services with over 50 years of industry expertise in international telecommunications. Teleglobe is a public company trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol TLGB. Teleglobe owns and operates one of the world's most extensive telecommunications networks, reaching over 240 countries and territories with advanced voice, mobile, and data services. Teleglobe is the carrier of choice to more than 1,400 wholesale customers representing the world's leading telecommunications, mobile operators and Internet service providers. With an annual run-rate of over 13 billion minutes, and a significant portion of the world's Internet traffic, Teleglobe's network is consistently ranked among the most robust and reliable, performing at the high end of industry standards. Detailed information about Teleglobe is available on the company's web site at www.teleglobe.com.