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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information extracted from 8x8, Inc.'s
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Balance Sheets included
in the Company's Form 10-K for the period ended March 31, 1998 and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
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<FN>
<F1>Item shown net of allowance, consistent with the balance sheet presentation.
</FN>