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News...stock will probably go lower... PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(Dec. 14, 1999)-- Suttles Truck Leasing utilizes RSL COM's data, long distance and 800 services enterprise-wide, replacing multiple vendors and invoices with an integrated business communication solution RSL Communications, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RSLC.O) announced today that RSL COM U.S.A., is delivering both voice and data services to Suttles Truck Leasing, Inc., a nationwide transportation company that operates a fleet of over 400 trucks and tank trucks out of 18 terminals in 13 states. Suttles has consolidated its data, long distance and toll-free service needs with RSL COM, simplifying administration and eliminating the need to process invoices from multiple vendors. "RSL COM offers us a single point of contact for all our voice and data needs, one monthly bill and excellent service as well as network reliability," said Tim Suttles, vice president of finance for Suttles Trucking. "The ability to consolidate vendors has been a major benefit that saves time, reduces the administrative burden, and ensures that we can immediately get in touch with the right person any time we have a question or need to make a service change. What sold us was having one, dedicated, customer service representative at RSL COM who is always available to field questions or requests, and that is an ideal way to do business." Initially, RSL COM was called upon to upgrade Suttles' data network from an expensive series of point-to-point private lines to a more cost-effective solution that would support the rapid growth of the company. RSL COM recommended and implemented a frame relay network deployed in a client/server local area network (LAN) environment to provide high-speed connectivity to the multiple dispatchers who work at PCs or dumb terminals at each site. The frame relay solution enabled Suttles to connect its 16 busiest terminals with the company's mainframe at its headquarters in Demopolis, Alabama, allowing remote personnel to directly interface with business applications ranging from dispatch to payroll and accounts payable. Previously, only five terminals had direct access to the mainframe because of the prohibitive costs of dedicated lines, leaving the remaining locations to cope with the frequent disconnects and other inefficiencies of connecting via dial-up modem. Once the new data network was in place, Suttles elected to switch its long distance and 800 service to RSL COM as well. RSL COM offered more favorable rates than Suttles' previous provider, plus the additional advantage of streamlined administration. Suttles is now considering leveraging that advantage by purchasing prepaid calling card services from RSL COM as well. "Many of our customers are like Suttles Trucking," said Jim Kohosek, President of RSL COM U.S.A.'s Westinghouse Business Services Division. "They are looking to simplify their communications needs by dealing with one company for data, voice and value-added services. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with a total solution, one that's customized to meet their specific business needs and followed by superior customer support." It demonstrates the effectiveness of our strategy to provide integrated business communication solutions as well as our ability to deliver quality service at a competitive price in both the voice and data arenas." Suttles Truck Leasing, Inc., is a nationwide general commodity carrier with annual revenues in excess of $70 million. Founded in 1979, the company operates in 48 states, Canada and Mexico. It specializes in hauling bulk liquids, wastes, hazardous materials and hazardous wastes. RSL Communications, Ltd. (www.rslcom.com) is a global, facilities-based telecommunications company that provides leading-edge product and service solutions to key markets around the globe. It has operations on four continents in 21 countries that account for over 75 percent of the world's telecommunications traffic. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward looking statements. For a detailed discussion of these cautionary statements, risk factors and uncertainties please refer to the Company's recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.