CounterPath, makers of the popular X-Lite VoIP softphone, announced Tuesday a partnership with Global Crossing. The partnership will have Global Crossing deploying CounterPath’s eyeBeam softphone throughout South America.

The VoIP softphone will be customized for the Global Crossing network and integrates with the Global Crossing Ready-Access® conferencing service.

Global Crossing (NASDAQ: GLBC) offers a full range of secure data, voice, and video products. CounterPath Corporation provides innovative desktop and mobile VoIP software products and solutions, including SIP-based softphones.