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Net2Phone Signs Distribution Agreement with Ingram Micro
Leading technology wholesaler to distribute Net2Phone's Internet telephony hardware solutions

Hackensack, NJ - May 10, 2000 --- Net2Phone Inc. (NASDAQ: NTOP) today announced that Ingram Micro Inc., the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products and services, will distribute the company's new Yap (Your Alternative Phone) Internet telephony product line in retail outlets nationwide.

Ingram Micro delivers value and efficiency to channel partners through world-class systems and infrastructure to more than 175,000 resellers in more than 100 countries.

"We are excited that the largest technology distributor chose to launch Net2Phone's innovative products," said Jonathan Rand, executive vice president of Net2Phone. "Ingram Micro's strong relationships with all the superstores, VARs and resellers will give Net2Phone's Yap line an instant footprint in the hardware marketplace."

Yap products will make Internet calling easier than ever before. The Yap line consists of a series of Internet telephony hardware products designed to enhance Internet calling with and without a PC. Products are available for both consumers and businesses and enable all users to save significantly on long distance costs. All Yap products come with both hardware and $10 worth of calling time.

"Ingram Micro is working to increase our presence in the telephony space," said Kimberly Walkey, business unit director, peripherals for Ingram Micro. "We look forward to working closely with Net2Phone to help them penetrate the channel and to bring a more varied product offering to our customers interested in selling telephony products."

Ingram Micro will distribute the following YAP products:

  • Yap Headset: Allows for hands-free phone calls. The Yap Headset simply plugs into the multimedia soundcard of a computer for hands free calling.
  • Yap Phone: Designed to resemble a traditional telephone, the Yap Phone plugs into the USB port of the computer.
  • Yap Jack: Net2Phone's Internet Appliance, allows you to plug an ordinary telephone into the Yap Jack and then plug the Yap Jack directly into an ordinary analog phone jack. This then allows you to place Internet phone calls without a PC at reduced rates with exceptional VOIP quality.
  • Yap Multimax: Yap's Corporate Solution. The Yap Multimax allows for up to 6 lines, each of which capable of making calls, faxes, etc. while maintaining an Internet connection.

Net2Phone plans to unveil more Yap products by the end of the year, including solutions for Voice over DSL and Voice over IP for Cable.

Net2Phone is a leading provider of voice-enhanced Internet communications services to individuals and businesses worldwide. Net2Phone enables people to place low-cost high quality calls from their computer, telephone, or fax machine to any telephone or fax machine in the world. Net2Phone develops and markets technology and services for IP voice and e-commerce solutions for the web and other IP networks. For more information about Net2Phone's products and services, please visit www.net2phone.com. For more information about Yap products, please visit www.yapgear.com.

About Ingram Micro Inc.

Operating in 34 countries, Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM) is the world's largest wholesale provider of technology products and services, with sales exceeding $29 billion for the past four quarters. Ingram Micro's key business units deliver fulfillment and distribution, product acquisition and selection, supply-chain automation and programs, as well as eProcurement to more than 175,000 technology solution providers, manufacturers and businesses located in more than 100 countries. Ingram Micro is driving the evolution of wholesale distribution for the information technology industry and is the operations engine behind leading global e-businesses today. Ingram Micro can be found at www.ingrammicro.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, Net2Phone's expected operating performance for the three months ending April 30, 2000 and thereafter. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainty of financial estimates and projections, the competitive environment for Internet telephony, changes of rates of all related telco rates and services, legislation that may affect the Internet telephony industry, and Net2Phone's ability to operate the services described on a large scale commercial level.The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Net2Phone assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and the other information set forth from time to time in Net2Phone's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 

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