MP3.com to Add Voice and Video Calling Services

MP3.com (http://www.mp3.com) said it has enteredinto a relationship with privately-held visitalk.com ( http://www.visitalk.com) to allow users to sharevoice, video and information.

This is a departure for MP3.com, which has mostly focused on audio and music. The company says they'll use the enhanced communication services from visitalk to let artists and fans talk to each other.

Some of the free services under development include local and long-distance calling, voice messaging, videoconferencing, data collaboration and directory services similar so people can find other members quickly.

"visitalk.com represents a next-generation infrastructure companyempowering global communications," commented Michael Robertson, chairman andchief executive officer of MP3.com. "By associating with visitalk.com, weextend the communication possibilities from music to interactive voice, whichis a real win for MP3.com users."

"visitalk.com will help turn MP3.com into the Web's most interactive musicfestival," said Peter Thimmesch, chief executive officer of visitalk.com."The ability to videoconference or talk instead of typing a message bringsmusic fully alive for artists and fans. This partnership will enhance theservices already offered by MP3.com while helping expand visitalk.com's userbase."

In addition, MP3.com says they're participating in visitalk.com's upcoming Series E Preferred Stock financing, which is expectedto be finalized in the next few weeks.