In order to comply with an internal effort to simplify and harmonize model names and numbers on a global basis, Aastra will be changing the model numbers of all 5i Series phones and expansion modules, commencing in the 1st Quarter, 2009.

This model number change involves the addition of the number "67" prefix to the current 5i name. As a result, Aastra will now refer to this product Series as the "Aastra 67xi Series" rather than "Aastra 5i Series".

This change is cosmetic in nature only, with the new model number appearing on the logo plate, box and product labels, user guides and certain web user interface screens. There will be no changes in product performance, compatibility, order/part numbers or pricing. To date, you may have already seen some references to the 67xi product nomenclature reflected in user guides, telephone display screens, web sites and web user interfaces. Marketing and web collateral materials will reflect this change shortly, with the equivalent 5i model numbers appearing in brackets during this transition.

The appearance of the 67xi nomenclature on physical product will be a gradual process and the timing will vary based on inventories and sell rates in various countries. We will continue to monitor inventory levels and advise you when you can anticipate receiving product with the new model name appearing on the logo plate and associated box/product labels.