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VSI Launches NOPI.net with $10,000 Contest

12.19.2004 Velocity Services, Inc. announces the release of NOPI Online Services (Number One Parts Incorporated). NOPI, the leader in the after-market automobile performance parts industry, attracts more than 1,000,000 visitors annually to its NOPI National car show series. NOPI.net customers have the opportunity to enter to win $10,000 in cash and parts by posting photos of their cars to be voted on by members.

VSI Launches Union Plus.net Internet Services

01.03.2005 VSI joins the list of official union-member benefit providers with a collection of Internet services developed for union workers. Union Plus.net offers Internet connectivity, a union-friendly online shopping mall, web-based email accounts, and the latest in online security features.

VSI Opens 2005 AFL Season with Streaming Audio/Video Product

01.17.2005 Velocity Services partners with AFLNET to offer the AFL Premium WebPack- a bundled product offering streaming audio/video with email, portal page and toolbar. AFL fans can now watch live game coverage and special programming from their PC. The AFL WebPack is also available in a free version.

MyGreenpeace.com Launches with Eco-Friendly Promotion

02.20.2005 Greenpeace supporters can now sign up for MyGreenpeace Online services and help the environment at the same time - every new customer has a tree planted in their name in national forests. A portion of each monthly subscription fee goes to help Greenpeace environmental programs.

AFSCME Advantage.com to Serve Government Employees

03.15.2005 The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees welcome the newly launched collection of online services which include; high speed dial-up, email, portal pages and more.

VSI Announces Rollout of ‘My Portal’ 2.0

03.30.2005 VSI launched an entirely new version of its Portal Page to its users. ‘My Portal’ offers a new roster of content, tools, and services which includes: worldwide news and photos, RSS feeds, expanded sports and financial services, premium-only features and more.

VSI Adds VoIP Services to Roster of Product Offerings

04.11.2005 Velocity Services, Inc. announced today its ability to provide private label voice- over IP services to its clients. VSI Voice will provide customers unlimited outbound calling anywhere in North America as well as market-leading international rates.

‘MyCWA.net’: The official service for Communication Workers of America

05.11.2005 VSI launches MyCWA.net at the annual convention for the Communication Workers of America, in Chicago. A completely free service, MyCWA.net provides union members official email accounts, portal pages with CWA news updates, toolbars and more.

VSI Announces Unlimited Storage Email Accounts

05.29.2005 Velocity Services, Inc. now provides unlimited email storage to its end-users across select partners- preempting the expected announcement from other industry providers. Unlimited email storage will be available with VSI’s free and paid email products.

New VoIP Platform Announced for VSI

06.21.2005 VSI has upgraded its current VoIP services to include multiple calling plans, lower international rates, free in-network calling as well as expanded phone numbers around the world. Customers may also purchase a Broadband Adapter to utilize the Voice service with their existing home phone. These new features will roll out to clients in the third quarter of 2005.

VSI Releases new Toolbar Product Features

07.06.2005 VSI now offers its clients an expanded set of Browser Toolbar features. Targeted to address the expanding needs of the end-user, the private label Toolbar provides scrolling news feeds multi-language capabilities, customizable buttons and functions, an updated user alert system, as well as new monetization capabilities.

Jay Penske Invited to ETRE Conference as Panel Participant

09.16.2005 VSI announces Jay Penske, Chairman and CEO of Velocity Services, Inc. will be attending ETRE (European Technology Roundtable Exhibition) in Athens Greece. Mr. Penske has been invited to appear as a speaker and panelist at this year’s ETRE Conference to discuss future trends in the Internet industry.

VSI Launches Notre Dame Online Services at ND/USC Game

10.14.2005 Velocity Services, Inc. announces the release Notre Dame Online Services, the first of six upcoming launches of NCAA Division 1 schools. Notre Dame offers users the full range of VSI products: Internet connectivity, streaming audio/video game content, email accounts with unlimited email storage, Toolbar with scrolling news tickers and a ‘MyUND’ Portal page with school news, scores, photos and more.

Leading Affinity Media & Technology Company Selects deltathree's VoIP Solution

01.17.2006 Velocity Services, Inc. announces deltathree to provide backend solutions for its' private-label consumer VoIP services.
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East Carolina University launches suite of free e-mail, portal and toolbar products

04.01.2006 VSI has launched the MyECU Free WebPack for students, alumni and fans of East Carolina University. The MyECU product suite offers a mixture of web utilities, exclusive content and services at no cost. The WebPack includes email, a customizable portal and browswer toolbar.

VSI launches Union Plus Voice, adds VoIP service to collection of Union Privilege prodcuts

05.05.2006 VSI is proud to introduce Union Plus Voice, a broadband phone service that offers a variety of VoIP calling plans for the members and families of the AFL-CIO. Union Plus Voice offers unlimited calling and fully featured service plans with the ability to use an existing home phone or any PC. VSI currently provides email, portal pages, Internet connectivity and toolbars for its client, Union Privilege.

VSI launches 13 new private label networks for major universities.

09.06.2006 VSI recently announced the launch of 13 new affinity-based content and communication service networks for the following colleges: Stanford, Memphis, Pitt, Southern Miss, SMU, Tulane, Tulsa, Marshall, Rice, Houston, Lafayette, University of Central Florida, and University of Alabama-Birmingham. The services, which are completely free to the end user, consist of web-based email, 'My' Portal page, and Toolbar..

VSI Announces partnership, launch of private label affinity network for the Utah Jazz

11.06.2006 VSI’s latest professional athletics partner, the Utah Jazz have agreed to a multi-year agreement to provide free online content and communication products for Jazz fans. The myJazz WebPack consists of 1 GB email, a 'My' Portal page with over 120 content choices and an Internet Explorer Toolbar with scrolling sports ticker, alert system and more.