i2 Telecom International, Inc. (ITUI.OB)

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i2 Telecom International, Inc. (ITUI.OB)
Stock symbol: ITUI.OB…..……..….……….………..…..….….………………..Ave vol (3m) 573,000
Stock price 8/4/09: $.065…....…Common shares 12/31/08: 277mm (plus 94mm warrants at $.11)
52 week price range: Hi/Low $0.04 to $.19…….…....…..……Equity market capitalization: $18mm
Recent News…..Stock Price…..Chart…..SEC Filings

RECENT NEWS

Completion of Debt Restructuring, Aug 3 read more

Offers Global Calling Solution in 31 Countries, July 14 read more

MyGlobalTalk Brings Affordable International Calls to the iPhone, July 1 read more

ITUI Welcomes Bruce Friedman To Board of Directors, May 11 read more

Strategic Distribution and Marketing Agreement, April 29 read more

Andy Berman Appointed Chief Executive Officer of i2Telecom, April 21 read -- includes ITUI accomplishments & more

SKYPE & i2Telecom

. Ebay’s Skype validates ITUI’s MyGlobalTalk — but Skype iPhone requires (unreliable) WiFi
. Competitive advantage to ITUI based on lower price points & patent-protected technology,
. Which enables worldwide carrier-quality voice independent of (a) wireless carrier technology (b) wireless carrier voice/data plan (c) handset mfg

Skype Highlights
. Annual Skype revenue expected to grow to $1 billion by 2011, up from $550mm in 2008, up from 0 in 2003
. Targeting $200bb business communications market
. EBay bought Skype in 2005 for $2.6 billion. ITUI has a better, patented mobile phone solution
Skype News

. Skype to Start IPhone Service, Extending Mobile Push (Bloomberg, March 30) read more
. Skype to Launch iPhone Software to Compete More Directly With Wireless Carriers (WSJ, March 30) read more
. Skype Targets Businesses to Ring Up New Revenue (WSJ, March 23) read more

RECENT MOBILE PHONE NEWS updated March 27
(1) BEST BUY Outperforms Forecasts (2) RIM Shares Up Before 4Q Report (3) Smartphone Forecasts
read more

SECTOR UPDATE, March 23

. Shares in cellular companies have jumped about 40%, on average, from their November lows
. Sprint's doubled from its distressed levels. Apple, Black Berry's Research In Motion, even Palm have risen a long way
read more

SPECIAL SITUATION

Low market cap, patent protected, strong Smartphone market sector

IPOdesktop’s Gaskins provides ITUI overview view

Paul Arena, ITUI CEO, on CNBC (includes short Visa IPO Gaskins’ clip) view

MARKET GROWTH

Analysts predict smartphones will thrive, even in this market -- Gartner illustrates a trend toward a Smartphone-driven mobile device market read more

For example, "MyGlobalTalk™, which is part of i2Telecom, is preparing a widgets launch which will enable MyGlobalTalk™ to be used from Outlook, iGoogle or Facebook" read more

ACHIEVABLE ITUI MISSION

Be the dominant, worldwide leader providing international carrier-quality low cost mobile phone service (no echoes, no delays)

By using proprietary, patent-protected software solutions

Through direct marketing & partnering with branded leaders

VALUABLE PATENTS PUT FLOOR ON MARKET CAP

  • Proven ability to receive significant money for patents
    Sold for $6.5 million a patent and retained a non-exclusive license without geographic limitations
    read more
  • Go forward technology based in recently issued ‘most valuable patent’
    . Exceeds in value the patent that i2Telecom previously sold for $6.5 million
    . Covers technology utilized by OEMs and communication services providers
    read more
  • Enables worldwide carrier-quality voice: independent of wireless carrier technology, wireless carrier voice/data plan, handset manufacturer
  • MyGlobalTalk – view
    . Unlike Jajah, the MyGlobalTalk user simply dials like they normally do --from their contacts, call history, key pad.
    . MyGlobalTalk does not change how the user normally dials their numbers--whether they be in the US or International

    . Competitive grid -- higher rates, lower quality for int’l mobile calls: Jajah, Skype, Truphone, MobileTalk read more

    COMPETITION
    Higher rates, lower quality for int’l mobile calls

    Ebay’s Skype: Higher rates, lower quality, extra charge for incoming number, subscription required for data

    Vonage: Higher rates, lower quality; regular phone; one year contract; requires equipment; cell phone requires monthly subscription, lower quality

    TruPhone: Higher rates, lower quality, focused on iPhone, mobile rates significantly higher than ITUI’s. Seems to work best with WiFi or hotspot connections

    Unlike Jajah (higher rates, lower quality) & other competitors, MyGlobalTalk users simply dial like they normally do --from their contacts, call history, key pad.

    MyGlobalTalk does not change how the user normally dials their numbers--whether they be in the US or International

    Competitive grid
    (higher rates, lower quality): Jajah, Skype, Truphone, MobileTalk
    read more

    STRATEGIC MARKETING

    Includes partnering with other telecommunication companies, both foreign and domestic, and engaging in acquisitions of strategic competitors and/or telecommunication service providers.

    MyGlobalTalk CUTS COSTS, PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY

  • Best of 2008, Honored for Outstanding Sound Quality & Call Rates, March 11 read more
  • Carrier-quality voice -- independent of wireless carrier technology, voice/data plan, handset manufacturer
  • ITUI’s Smartphone applications work on any BlackBerry, iPhone, G1 Android, Windows Mobile, plus any cell phone plus land lines
  • Eliminates international calling cards with free mobile phone tools, very low international rates
  • Provides the benefits of a dual-mode phone at a fraction of the cost, using the customer’s existing mobile handset
  • Dual phone (wi-fi/GPRS and GSM or CDMA) capability for low cost international roaming
  • Patent-protected, unique VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) technology
  • SIGNIFICANT EXPECTED UPCOMING NEWS

  • Expect a series of significant ITUI announcements.
  • If you’d like to be notified or have questions email us ipodesktop@yahoo.com
  • ITUI HIGHLIGHTS

  • ITUI is the patent-protected leader in the carrier-quality, low cost long distance & international calling space
  • ITUI’s Smartphone applications work on any BlackBerry, iPhone, G1 Android, Windows Mobile, plus any cell phone plus land lines
  • Try it -- get your first 5 minutes of carrier-quality international calls FREE. Then save up to 94% on international phone calls, using ITUI’s patent-protected software...read more
  • ITUI DEVELOPS MOMENTUM

  • ITUI’s MyGlobalTalk™ Service Honored for Outstanding Sound Quality & Call Rates,
    March 11
    read more
  • i2Telecom International Selected to Support Rural Broadband Initiative. [this announcement is important because it provides a reference that can be used worldwide], Feb 25 read more
  • PGA TOUR presence increases [update: 3 PGA professionals endorse ITUI’s MyGlobalTalk, in preparation for expanded distribution]. Feb 17 read more
  • Call anywhere in the world for as little as 2 cents a minute & Presidents Cup Captain & former Masters Champion Fred Couples endorses MyGlobalTalk from ITUI, Feb 9 read more
  • Retains Leading Intellectual Property Law Firm Vinson & Elkins to Enforce Patent, Feb 3 read more
  • Yet another Product of the Year award confirms ITUI’s segment leadership, Jan 28 read more
  • OTHER RECENT & IMPORTANT ITUI DEVELOPMENTS

  • Symbian Phone Users Can Now Use MyGlobalTalk. Symbian is widely used in many mobile phone devices built by Nokia, Samsung, and other mobile phone manufacturers. Jan 15, 2009 read more
  • Google’s Android Marketplace Now Offers i2Telecom’s MyGlobalTalk™ Application. Jan 14, 2009 read more
  • iPhone App Store Receives i2Telecom’s MyGlobalTalk™ Application. Jan 13, 2008 read more
  • ii2Telecom International’s MyGlobalTalk To Be Distributed in Apple Stores and Other Leading Electronics Retailers. Nov 24, 2008 read more
  • ITUI GROWTH PLAN & MARKET TRENDS

  • Smartphone segment: ITUI.OB is expected to dominate its defined Smartphone segment
  • Mobile broadband computing laptop segment: IPOdesktop believes ITUI.OB has a good chance of snaring some GSMA OEM agreements. GSMA is the global trade association representing over 700 GSM mobile phone operators across more than 215 countries.
  • Mobile banking & secure money transfers using ATMs: IPOdesktop believes that ITUI.OB’s mobile banking & secure money transfer patents can integrate Smartphone & mobile brandband computering with ATMs by using ITUI.OB’s own Unified Communications platform. This is another huge but related market.
  • Market Trends

  • BlackBerry, iPhone & Google’s Android Smartphone trends relatively strong
  • Mobile broadband are up & up
  • . The GSMA global trade group believes that its actions will enable operators to address what it believes is a US$50 billion opportunity in both mature and emerging markets.

    . A 16-strong consortium based around leading IT and mobile companies is to create a new category of mobile broadband devices which are claimed to deliver a compelling alternative to Wi-Fi.

    . The initiative is backed by Dell, Ericsson, Lenovo, Microsoft, Orange, T-Mobile, Toshiba and Vodafone among others and is being led by the GSMA trade group.

    . By the end of 2011, 88% of mobile broadband users will be using either built-in 3G or WiMAX modules (30%) or external modems like USB dongles (58%), both of which can be adapted to use ITUI.OB’s services, which are protected by an extensive network of patents.

  • Mobile banking /secure money transfers using ATMs also projected for explosive growth.
  • FAVORABLE ANALYST COMMENT

    "Looks like a very interesting product which has an opportunity to be financially successful for the company," said an analyst with Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. said…read more

    PATENTS & AWARDS

  • VoIP.Biz-News.Com Names MyGlobalTalk"Product of the Year" 2008 read more
  • New ITUI Patent is Most Valuable Issued to Date
    . Exceeds in value the patent that i2Telecom previously sold for $6.5 million
    . Covers technology utilized by OEMs and communication services providers
    read more
  • Up to 90 Percent Savings on Mobile Phone Rates Worldwide read more
  • IITUI Awarded "Best of Show" at INTERNET TELEPHONY(R) Conference & EXPO West 2008, attended by over 8000 people read more
  • UNIQUE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
    . Proprietary, protected valuable patented software
    . Available on now on almost every smartphone & cell phone, later on mobile computers
    . WiFi and hotspot free
    . ‘One step’ dialing process
    . Sign-up now…pay as you go
    MyGlobalTalk.com

    ITUI EXPANDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ADVISORY BOARD

    . Tim McGeehan Joins ITUI’s Board of Directors…read more
    . David Reese appointed to the board as Chairman of the Audit Committee…read more
    . Tom Murphy, former VP Consumer Sales at Sprint, Joins Advisory Board of ITUI…read more

    TARGET MARKETS
    . Consumer
    . Small-to-medium enterprises
    . Large enterprises

    Address: 5070 Old Ellis Pointe, Suite 110, Roswell, GA 30076
    Telephone: 404-567-4750
    CEO/President: Paul R. Arena
    Web Site:
    http://www.i2telecom.com/ http://MyGlobalTalk.com
    State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization: WA
    Transfer Agent: Continental Stock Transfer

    OTHER DEVELOPMENTS

    . For $6.5 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2008, ITUI sold a patent and retained a non-exclusive license without geographic limitations read more
    . Digital-Quality Cellular VoIP Application Available to Smartphone Users Worldwide for as Little as Two Cents Per Minute…read more

    ITUI PROVIDES

    . Near carrier grade quality of service
    . Low cost long distance calling worldwide
    . Broadband access via laptop with the Company’s VoiceStick®
    . Broadband technology;
    . Plug and play technology using traditional phones (including cellular) without professional installation; and
    . Unlimited and "Pay as You" global calling among VoiceStick® and MyGlobalTalkTM users.

    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

    . ITUI believes recently allowed patent substantially exceeds value of VoiceStick(R) patent previously sold for $6.5 million
    . Patent is for "dynamic transmission of packets over broadband"
    . Patent covers technology utilized by OEMs and communication services providers…
    read more

    . Has pending several patent applications related to embedded software technology and methods of use.
    . On February 28, 2008, the Company was awarded Patent #7,336,654 from the United States Patent Trademark Office.

    POTENTIAL MARKET CAPITALIZATION

    From a recent Beacon Equity Research Report on ITUI, Click for full report

    . "Multiplying our 2009 revenue forecast of $25 million by a 2.00x EV/Sales multiple, we derive a $50 million enterprise value target for ITUI. Excluding the value of debt of $7 million, we derive a $57 million market capitalization target. There are also potential proceeds from available warrants totaling $19 million (158.9 million warrants outstanding exercisable at $0.12/share),

    "In addition to the value of ongoing operations, we believe the Company can benefit from significant inflows from patent disputes with companies that are utilizing ITUI’s technology. Over the past year, there were several important patent infringements lawsuits related to VoIP technology, which make us confident that ITUI has the potential to gain similar advantages.

    "For example, AT&T alleged that Vonage wilfully infringed on an AT&T patent related to telephone systems that allow people to make VoIP calls using standard telephone devices. As a result, Vonage agreed late last year to settle the patent infringement lawsuit for $39 million. Vonage is also to pay $80 million to Sprint to settle an infringement claim involving Voice over Packet (VOP) patents held by Sprint. In addition to the Sprint deal, Vonage has settled patent disputes with Verizon for $120 million, Nortel Networks through cross-licensing of several patents and Klausner Technologies, a privately held company that specialises in voice-messaging technology, for an undisclosed amount.

    "Assuming a 50% probability that ITUI can win awards of $50 million from patent infringement settlements and/or licensing royalties over the next two years and discounting these cash flows at a 15% weighted average cost of capital, we derive a value of patent infringement settlements of $22 million.

    "Overall, we value ITUI at $98 million, representing the sum of core operations, IP settlement awards and proceeds from the outstanding warrants and options. Dividing this amount by 344 million fully diluted shares outstanding (185 million shares of common stock + 159 million warrants/options outstanding), we derive a $0.28 price target.

    "As a result, we are initiating coverage of i2 Telecom International, Inc. with a Speculative Buy rating and a $0.28 price target. However, we strongly advise investors to consider the risk factors mentioned below since the Company faces many challenges in achieving its revenue growth

    ITUI EXECUTIVE, DIRECTOR, & ADVISORY DIRECTOR TEAM…click for backgrounds

     

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