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To: Mark Jenkins who wrote (20895)	11/9/1997 9:10:00 AM
From: Secret_Agent_Man	Respond to of 41046

Mark, remember the release:Franklin Telecom announced today that its Internet subsidiary Internet Passport has completed the installation of a Hughes DirecPC™ satellite connection ? Seems like some of the pieces are starting to pull together nicely as we round the proverbial corner. bg

To: Mark Jenkins who wrote (20895)	11/9/1997 9:14:00 AM
From: Secret_Agent_Man	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41046

Mark, you wrote:Hughes Network:Comdex, November 17-21, Las Vegas, NV, featuring DirecPCT high-speed internet access system, at booth #P2627. Remember THIS OTCBB FTEL For Immediate Release ÿ March 12,1997 FRANKLIN'S INTERNET PASSPORT & HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS INTRODUCE AMERICA'S FIRST SATELLITE CONNECTED CYBERCAFE Westlake Village, CA. & Atlanta GA.> Franklin Telecom announced today that its Internet subsidiary Internet Passport has completed the installation of a Hughes DirecPC™ satellite connection at the World Caf‚, located in Santa Monica, California. The World Caf‚ serves as the premiere gathering site for cyber clubs and tech support groups for L.A.'s high-tech west side region. David Teck, owner of the World Caf‚, has maintained one of the few successful Internet connected cyber cafes in the United States for the last eight years. He explains that he originally added the cyber aspect to his bistro in order to give a unique, high-tech twist to the social ambience. His idea gave his business a significant boost; over the years the blend of computers, music and mingling professionals has carried the World Caf‚ through the "trendy" stage into its present status as a well established Los Angeles landmark. The Hughes DirecPC allows connected terminals to reach satellite download speeds of up to 400 Kbps. Internet Passport, a recently acquired subsidiary of Franklin Telecom, has been instrumental in the development and marketing of the product. Internet Passport's president Sparrow Marcioni stated, "We hope to make the World Caf‚ the most intriguing Cyber Caf‚ in the country. Our alliance with the World Caf‚ will allow us to showcase this and other innovative products to an ideal target market of businessmen and professionals who are already on the cutting edge of the Internet revolution and intend to stay there!" The World Caf‚ will showcase its expanded capabilities via a celebrity reception to be announced shortly.