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To: Drex who wrote (170)	9/22/1999 1:06:00 PM
From: John Tinsley	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 210

SHCC News Today Wednesday September 22, 12:25 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release Saratoga Telecom Web Site www.TalkisCheapCard.com Gaining Presence in Central and South America Saratoga Telecom Negotiating to Launch Latin American Internet Banner Ad Blitz KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 1999-- Saratoga Telecom, a subsidiary of Saratoga International Holdings Corporation (OTC BB:SHCC - news), announced today it is in negotiations with several of the largest Internet advertisers in Central and South America to help brand the TalkisCheapCard name throughout the region. Saratoga Telecom's recently activated e-commerce Web site, talkischeapcard.com, has thus far received an enthusiastic response from those that have purchased and used Saratoga Telecom's ''virtual calling card.'' Saratoga Telecom has developed a unique method of retailing pre-paid long distance via the Internet, selling pin numbers that provide access to units of long distance usage. The ''TalkisCheapCard,'' is sold over the Internet and has the pin number super-imposed over an on-line card. The card can then be printed out and kept in the buyer's purse or wallet. Through its recent agreement with Teleglobe Communications Corporation (NYSE:TGO - news), Saratoga Telecom is now able to provide international customers with extremely competitive rates for calls to the United States. The agreement authorizes Saratoga Telecom, Inc. to sell PIN numbers for pre-paid units of time to International customers calling the U.S. from the 95 countries currently serviced by Teleglobe. Tom Morsey, President of Saratoga Telecom stated, ''At this time, we are the only telecommunications company marketing this type of prepaid card Internationally. We have already received numerous calls from Latin American companies wanting to help us with our marketing in Central and South America.'' Morsey concluded, ''We are right now negotiating with several key players in the Central and South American Internet marketplace who understand the excellent pricing and revenue potential we offer. Based on our initial discussions, we should be ready to announce a major cooperative agreement soon.'' About Saratoga International Holdings Corporation Saratoga International Holdings Corporation is a vertical growth Internet and telecommunications facilitator specializing in penetrating low and mid-level market sectors often overlooked by major service providers. Saratoga endeavors to compliment primary communications services by developing fill-gap relationships with major Internet and telecommunications companies. By providing solutions to unmet market needs, Saratoga can enhance the overall level of service offered by their business partners. Additionally, through its ''TalkisCheapCard'' Program (http://www.talkischeapcard.com), Saratoga Telecom seeks to establish itself as a worldwide reseller of Internet-based long distance service. By making economical pre-paid long-distance available to second and third world countries directly over the Internet, Saratoga positions itself to capture a significant share of the pre-paid long distance market without the prohibitive costs of traditional pre-paid retailing such as card production and distribution. This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. Expression of future goals and similar expressions reflecting something other than historical fact involve risks and uncertainties. The actual results the company achieves may differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties. Contact: PMR and Associates Patrick Rost, 760/942-0015 pmrandco@aol.com or SHCC, 888/878-9683