Data Access plans Aggressive Network Expansion in 2003

VocalTec Communications Ltd and Data Access (I) Ltd, an Indian long distance
carrier, have announced that they have finalized a strategic global  framework agreement in which Data Access has committed to place purchase
orders for VocalTec equipment and related services in the estimated amount
of $ eight million. This would enhance switching capacity of Data Access by
2.5 billion minutes a year over the next 15 months.

Additional VocalTec equipment would be deployed as part of Data Access' major network expansion during 2003. Data
Access plans to expand its Points  of Presence (POPs) in the UK and Hong Kong and to deploy a new POP in New
York.

"VocalTec's carrier-class platform has proven its ability to generate
revenues and provide fast return on investment," said Siddhartha Ray, MD,  Data Access. "Our partnership with VocalTec, as enhanced through our new
global framework agreement, is a key component of our strategy to become a
leading international player in the VoIP space. Data Access' planned  expansion will support up to 20 million minutes per day, a significant
increase from the network's current capacity of four million minutes per  day," he added.

Data Access has a total of eight switch centers and network operating  centers
(NOCs) -- five located within India with overseas centers in New  York, London, and Hong Kong. The company has an additional 20 points of
interconnect (POI) to link to other carrier networks. 

(CNS)