NEW YORK, April 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fu

  NEW YORK, April 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fusion Telecommunications 
 
 International, Inc. (Amex:   FSN), a provider of advanced VoIP services, 
 
 announced today that Matthew Rosen, its chief executive officer, will 
 
 participate in a panel discussion on telecommunications and technology at 
 
 the 2nd Annual US/Latin American Conference at the United Nations in New 
 
 York on April 20th. 
 
     Fusion focuses on providing Voice over Internet Protocol ("VoIP"), 
 
 Internet access, and other Internet services to, from, in and between 
 
 emerging global markets. Under its efonica brand name, the company 
 
 currently provides services to customers in over 45 countries. 
 
     "The opportunities in Latin America and other emerging markets are very 
 
 significant for our VoIP services," said Mr. Rosen. "The discussion is 
 
 particularly timely, as we are on the cusp of launching our new suite of 
 
 VoIP services in many of these markets. I am very honored to have been 
 
 asked to speak at this conference since we know the challenges and rewards 
 
 of the Latin America market first hand, and the impact that enhanced 
 
 telecommunications and Internet services will have as the economies in the 
 
 region continue to develop and expand," said Mr. Rosen. 
 
     Mr. Rosen brings to the conference his understanding of designing 
 
 diverse business models that meet market needs and provide world-class 
 
 service against the background of widely varying cultural, technological 
 
 and economic circumstances. In particular, his company has harnessed the 
 
 power and adaptability of the Internet to provide affordable high-quality 
 
 telecommunications services to consumers and businesses around the globe. 
 
 He will address the prospects he sees for VoIP services and the future of 
 
 telecommunications as a change agent and economic engine in the region. 
 
     "When we enter a market, we seek to partner with local entities 
 
 designed to meet both the needs and limitations of the communities in which 
 
 we operate," said Mr. Rosen. "It is the insight we've gained from this 
 
 activity that I hope to share with the attendees of the conference." 
 
     Arthur Navarro, conference chairman stated, "We are very pleased that 
 
 Matthew Rosen can participate in this important event and share his 
 
 insights on telecommunications and technology advancements. This event will 
 
 bring together Latin American business, government and community leaders 
 
 and an array of other distinguished and dedicated leaders. Our nonpartisan 
 
 conference will include a diverse and select group of business leaders, 
 
 noteworthy academicians, and key U.S. Hispanic NGO representatives to 
 
 identify immediate and pragmatic solutions to some of Latin America's most 
 
 pressing problems." 
 
     About Fusion: 
 
     Fusion provides its efonica branded VoIP (Voice over Internet 
 
 Protocol), Internet access, and other Internet services to, from, in and 
 
 between emerging markets in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America 
 
 and the Caribbean. Fusion currently provides services to consumers, 
 
 corporations, international carriers, government entities, and Internet 
 
 service providers in over 45 countries. For more information please go to: 
 
 http://www.fusiontel.com or http://www.efonica.com. 
 
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     Statements in this Press Release that are not purely historical facts, 
 
 including statements regarding Fusion's beliefs, expectations, intentions 
 
 or strategies for the future, may be "forward-looking statements" under the 
 
 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking 
 
 statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause 
 
 actual results to differ materially from the plans, intentions and 
 
 expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. 
 
 Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, introduction of 
 
 products in a timely fashion, market acceptance of new products, cost 
 
 increases, fluctuations in and obsolescence of inventory, price and product 
 
 competition, availability of labor and materials, development of new 
 
 third-party products and techniques that render Fusion's products obsolete, 
 
 delays in obtaining regulatory approvals, potential product recalls and 
 
 litigation. Risk factors, cautionary statements and other conditions which 
 
 could cause Fusion's actual results to differ from management's current 
 
 expectations are contained in Fusion's filings with the Securities and 
 
 Exchange Commission and available through http://www.sec.gov.