Callrewards.com
Callrewardscom is rolling out a nationwide VOIP network and will offer free PC-to-Phone calls.
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Callrewards.com operated as a provider within the communication software sector, with a specific focus on the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) market. The firm was established in 1998.
The core of its business was an online platform that facilitated a rewards and loyalty program for users of internet telephony. The service functioned on an advertising-based revenue model. It offered users the tangible benefit of free calling minutes. In exchange for this reward, users were required to engage with marketing materials, which included interacting with advertisement banners and consenting to receive promotional emails. This model positioned the company as a bridge between advertisers seeking to reach a specific demographic of early internet adopters and VoIP users looking to reduce their communication costs.
The company's operations were based in Dallas, Texas. In a significant milestone, Callrewards.com was acquired by Gemini Voice Solutions in a Buyout/LBO deal on September 12, 2000. This acquisition integrated Callrewards.com's user base and advertising model into Gemini Voice Solutions' broader telecommunication service offerings.
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