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To: John Stichnoth who wrote (3547)	7/8/1999 9:16:00 PM
From: DownSouth	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 54805

Speaking of wireless, found this tidbit on the ILINK (ILTE) thread. Looks like wireless is the technology of choice for some developing countries: NEWS RELEASE iLink Submits Digital Wireless Mobile Telephone System Proposal To The Government Of Trinidad And Tobago SAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 1999 – iLink Telecom, Inc. (OTCBB: ILTE) is proud to announce that it has completed and submitted its RFP (Request For Proposal) to the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to implement and install a digital wireless mobile telephone system. This proposal was submitted in response to the government's desire to deregulate the monopoly currently held by the local telecom provider Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT). The proposed system will operate on a wireless digital platform which, among other benefits, will allow for complete North American roaming. Based upon its market research, management estimates that, with the population of Trinidad and Tobago being 1.25 million, there is a total potential subscriber base of approximately 300,000 users for wireless telephone services. iLink utilized the services of Industar Digital PCS of Milwaukee, WI to develop the technical design and the marketing strategy of the business proposal. Industar provides Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) digital phone service to Milwaukee and the surrounding seven counties servicing an estimated 1.8 million people. If successful in its' application and proposal, iLink has the option of utilizing Industar's expertise to implement, operate and manage the facilities in Trinidad and Tobago. iLink has proposed to install a series of strategically located digital cellular sites on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. This infrastructure would provide almost complete coverage of the country and up to 20 miles offshore, servicing the marine community and offshore oil drilling platforms. Management estimates that the total cost of the project would be $50 million, with a large portion of the hard costs anticipated to be vendor financed over a three year build-out. iLink Telecom Trinidad and Tobago Limited (ITT&T) has established a Board of Directors comprised of prominent local businesspeople and telecommunications experts. The chairman of ITT&T, Mr. Karl Hudson-Phillips, served as the Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago, and is also a past chairman of TSTT. Mr. Napier Pillai, also a Board member, is the founder and managing director of Thor Communications Ltd., iLink's local partner. Mr. Pillai has acted as the communications advisor to the Prime Minister, and was subsequently appointed as Chairman of a Task Force on Telecommunications for the country of Trinidad and Tobago. “Management is confident that it has created a business model that suits the needs of the people of Trinidad and Tobago, and will create highly skilled technical job opportunities. iLink intends to utilize this business model in order to pursue other telecommunications opportunities within the Caribbean region,” said iLink President, Amar Bahadoorsingh. iLink Telecom, Inc. is an Internet solution provider delivering innovative telecommunication systems and service to regional and national telephone companies. iLink provides computer telephony integration, Voice over Internet (VoIP) applications and develops, maintains, and operates Internet infrastructures for digital and high speed wireless industries globally. For More Information please contact: iLink Investor Relations Toll Free: 877-787-1777 E-Mail: ir@ilinktele.com Forward-looking statements and comments herein are made pursuant to safe harbor provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements relating to, among other things, the prospects for the company to complete proposed transactions and enhance operating results, are necessarily subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which are significant in scope and nature.