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LMCI Communications To Provide Internet Connectivity To Playboy Expo and Playmate Reunion PR Newswire - July 13, 1999 09:17 SANTA ANA, Calif., July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- LMCI Communications (OTC Bulletin Board: LMKI) announced today that it will provide Internet connectivity to the Playboy Expo and Playmate Reunion celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the magazine at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California, July 17th and 18th. The connections will be delivered through LMCI's Zip DSL service, utilizing multiple 1.1Mb/s SDSL connections, delivered by Covad Communications. Data from the event will be processed through LMCI's Los Angeles network POP (Point of Presence) co-located within the Level 3 Communications Los Angeles gateway. This connectivity will enable Playboy to deliver live interactive chat rooms from the expo to the Playboy web site, where users around the world can participate in the event. In addition, event attendees will have access to Internet kiosks located throughout the expo where they will enjoy high-speed web browsing, electronic gaming and E-commerce access over the LMCI Zip DSL connection. The first-ever Playboy Expo and Playmate Reunion will feature appearances by more than 200 Playboy magazine Playmates, Playboy founder and editor-in- chief Hugh M. Hefner, celebrities who have posed for Playboy and artists, writers, cartoonists and other notables who have been associated with Playboy over the years. The Expo will also showcase products and services from all the divisions of the international Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: PLA) media and marketing organization. Additionally, LMCI is installing high-speed data lines into the Playboy Mansion that will carry live streaming video and data for future events hosted at the estate. "Providing Playboy with Zip DSL service from the event will ultimately showcase LMCI's ability to deliver high-speed, integrated Internet solutions efficiently and reliably," said Bryan Turbow, President and CTO of LMCI. "Also, it demonstrates the benefits of using the high performance network we've built with Covad Communications and Level 3 Communications." About LMCI Communications LMCI Communications delivers broadband communications solutions including integrated Internet access, voice and video services over a revolutionary IP network. In addition, LMCI delivers data driven Internet/Intranet and Extranet solutions designed to extract maximum utility from the Internet technology to businesses worldwide. Through intelligent network planning and strategic alliances with world-class carriers, LMCI delivers to business the latest, most cost-effective data solutions available. More information regarding Landmark Communications may be found at their website (http://www.lmci.net) or by sending email to info@lmci.net. For sales or marketing inquiries, please send email to sales@lmci.net. For investor relations, please contact William Kettle at 949-475-4500. "Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this news release may be considered forward-looking statements, which could be subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those projected. These include uncertainties in the market, competition, legal, success of marketing efforts and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's SEC reports. The company assumes no obligation to update the information in this release. SOURCE LMCI Communications /CONTACT: William Kettle, Investor relations for LMCI Communications, 949-475-4500, for sales or marketing inquiries, email sales@lmci.net/ /Web site: lmci.net (LMKI PLA) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LMKI PLA %TLS V%PRN P%PRN