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To: Perry P. who wrote (18)	6/13/2000 4:20:00 PM
From: Perry P.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2404

A little good news. I believe Efficient uses ADI/Aware in a lot of their Speedstream DSL Modems. efficient.com Efficient Networks to Supply DSL Modems and Routers for Internet America?s Texas Markets Fast-growing ISP to deploy Efficient?s SpeedStream digital subscriber line equipment DALLAS (June 13, 2000) - Efficient Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFNT), a worldwide developer and supplier of high-speed digital subscriber line (DSL) customer premises equipment (CPE) for the broadband access market, today announced that Internet America, Inc. (Nasdaq: GEEK) will distribute its SpeedStream© DSL modems and routers. Internet America is one of the largest Internet service providers in Texas with 153,000 subscribers at March 31, 2000. The company offers a wide array of Internet services tailored to meet the needs of individuals and businesses. ?We expect to continue the rapid growth in our DSL subscriber base and are aligning ourselves with companies who can help us provision new customers quickly for high-quality, innovative new services,? said Marc Ladin, Internet America?s vice president of marketing. ?Efficient is a company we believe we can count on to help us meet this goal.? ?DSL?s continued success hinges on ISPs providing their customers superior equipment and superior service,? said Jeff Bergstrom, director of channel programs at Efficient Networks. ?We?re honored that Internet America chose Efficient Networks as the company best suited to help them win in the DSL marketplace.? As part of its business relationship with Efficient, Internet America will become a member of the Efficient SpeedStream Program (ESP). The program assists Efficient?s customers in deploying DSL services with the industry-leading SpeedStream DSL CPE product line. SpeedStream products include easy-to-use modems, routers, and next-generation integrated access devices designed to provide the best installation and online experience available. Efficient?s ESP activities help Internet service providers, competitive local exchange carriers, and value-added resellers to accelerate the growth of their businesses in the broadband communications market. The program, which includes training, certification, and joint marketing activities, leverages the resources of Efficient to assist ESP members in expanding their market presence and reaching more customers. Perry P.