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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001108890-04-000769.txt : 20041229
<SEC-HEADER>0001108890-04-000769.hdr.sgml : 20041229
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20041229100938
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001108890-04-000769
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20041215
FILED AS OF DATE:		20041229
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20041229

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Griffith Barry K
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001312679

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-15482
		FILM NUMBER:		041229658

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(616) 977-9933

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5075 CASCADE ROAD  SE
		STREET 2:		SUITE A
		CITY:			GRAND RAPIDS
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			49546

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BESTNET COMMUNICATIONS CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000799694
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE) [4813]
		IRS NUMBER:				861006416
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NV
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5075 CASCADE ROAD SE
		STREET 2:		SUITE A
		CITY:			GRAND RAPIDS
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			49546
		BUSINESS PHONE:		616-977-9933

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5075 CASCADE ROAD SE
		STREET 2:		SUITE A
		CITY:			GRAND RAPIDS
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			49546

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	WAVETECH INTERNATIONAL INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980225

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	WAVETECH INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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    <documentType>3</documentType>

    <periodOfReport>2004-12-15</periodOfReport>

    <noSecuritiesOwned>0</noSecuritiesOwned>

    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0000799694</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>BESTNET COMMUNICATIONS CORP</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>BESC.OB</issuerTradingSymbol>
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    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001312679</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>Griffith Barry K</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>5075 CASCADE ROAD SE</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>SUITE A</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>GRAND RAPIDS</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MI</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>49546</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>1</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>BestNet Units (BESCU)</value>
                <footnoteId id="F1"/>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>1800</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
    </nonDerivativeTable>

    <derivativeTable>
        <derivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Stock Options (right to buy)</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <conversionOrExercisePrice>
                <value>.23</value>
            </conversionOrExercisePrice>
            <exerciseDate>
                <footnoteId id="F2"/>
            </exerciseDate>
            <expirationDate>
                <value>2014-12-15</value>
            </expirationDate>
            <underlyingSecurity>
                <underlyingSecurityTitle>
                    <value>Common Stock</value>
                </underlyingSecurityTitle>
                <underlyingSecurityShares>
                    <value>20000</value>
                </underlyingSecurityShares>
            </underlyingSecurity>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
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            <expirationDate>
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            <underlyingSecurity>
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                <underlyingSecurityShares>
                    <value>50000</value>
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            </underlyingSecurity>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
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        </derivativeHolding>
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    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">Each unit consists of (a) three shares of common stock of the Company; (b) one share of the Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock of the Company; (c) one warrant to purchase one share of common stock of the Company. Each share of the Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into two shares of common stock. 10,800 shares of common stock underly the 1,800
units held by Mr. Griffith.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">These options vest as follows: 6,666 vest on December 15, 2004; 6,667 vest on December 15, 2005; and 6,667 vest on December
 15, 2006. The options shall terminate upon the first to occur, 90 days after termination or ten years after grant date.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">These options vest as follows: 12,500 vest on March 15, 2005; 12,500 vest on June 15, 2005; 12,500 vest on September 15,
 2004; and 12,500 vest on December 15, 2005.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Barry K. Griffith</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2004-12-29</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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