iTalk Taps Global Telecom Industry Veteran Clive Raines as Director of Australasia and Europe Operations

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- iTalk Inc. (OTCQB: TALK) (OTCBB: TALK) ("iTalk" or the "Company"), a global provider of advanced communications and mobile broadband services, is pleased to announce that it has named Mr. Clive Raines as its new Director of Australasia and Europe Operations.  Mr. Raines possesses extensive knowledge and experience concerning best business practices in Australasia and Europe; both in sales & marketing and specifically in strategic product development, distribution, and VoIP telecommunication.

"The Australasia and Europe region is poised for the same explosive growth in new communication devices and services that iTalk is currently offering to the US marketplace," commented David F. Levy, Chief Executive Officer of iTalk Inc.  "Clive is an excellent addition to our growing team and his 25 years of international communications, product development and distribution experience in Australasia and European countries, will allow iTalk to utilize his unique skills and knowledge to expand our global footprint and make our products the most competitive in the region."

Mr. Raines has extensive international experience establishing and developing next generation telecom companies with a focus on IP based services for both wireline and wireless carriers.  His skill set includes senior management roles, management consulting, marketing, international project management, technical project management, CRM, and business development.    Previously, Clive was the President, International Operations for TheGlobe.com, a VoIP provider and one of the most successful dot-com IPOs in NASDAQ history.  During his career in telecommunication, Mr. Raines has received extensive management, technical, and product training and certification with numerous international technology and telecommunications companies, including NEC (Australia), GPT (England - iSDX PBX and CTI), Toyo Communications (Japan - Cellular),  CallWare Technologies (USA - IVR, CTI, unified messaging), Vodaphone (New Zealand - GSM wireless data), Clear Communications (New Zealand - voice network and data communications), Microsoft (New Zealand - product marketing, developer and technical), Motorola (New Zealand - cellular and data communication), Nokia (New Zealand - DSL modems, GSM phones, GSM wireless data), Oki (New Zealand - PBX), Telecom New Zealand (New Zealand - network and reseller channels). 

About iTalk

At iTalk, we are a mobile communications company using innovative and disruptive technologies to offer consumers a high quality cellular alternative while severely undercutting all major national carriers.  Our lead product is the iTalk Sleeve, which when combined with an iPod Touch, our iTalk mobile app, and our aggressive pricing plans, provides consumers with a No Contract, High Voice Quality, and Lowest Price in the industry alternative to traditional cellular coverage.  We will continue to search out and develop innovate products and services that will reduce consumers monthly voice and data charges while providing them with additional functionality.  Through our access to an extensive network, we are able to offer nationwide voice and data coverage to 280 million people in more than 12,900 cities.

For further information regarding iTalk Inc., contact:

iTalk Inc. - Investor Relations Dept.
(888) 663-9925 (Toll-free)
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.italkmobility.com

Disclaimer/Safe Harbor: Statements about the Company's future expectations and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  The Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby.  The above information contains information relating to the Company that is based on the beliefs of the Company and/or its management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company or its management. When used in this document, the words "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plans," "projects," and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or its management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company regarding future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks and uncertainties noted. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or projected. In each instance, forward-looking information should be considered in light of the accompanying meaningful cautionary statements herein. Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to, successful performance of internal plans, the impact of competitive services and pricing and general economic.

SOURCE iTalk Inc.

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