<ARTICLE> 5
<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, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED
IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<EPS-BASIC>                                   (1.28)<F2>
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<FN>
<F1>ITEM SHOWN NET OF ALLOWANCE, CONSISTENT WITH THE BALANCE SHEET PRESENTATION.
<F2>FOR PURPOSES OF THIS EXHIBIT, PRIMARY MEANS BASIC.
</FN>