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To: webstocker who wrote (22)	1/28/1998 12:31:00 PM
From: JakeStraw	Respond to of 222

This is a strange market & it is hard to figure out how results will be interpreted by the street. One factor is the Asian crisis. Another is the downgrade the other day by Merrill Lynch of ADCT & TLAB, which took other communications firms down lower. A big part just seems to be the uncertainty surrounding the market as whole. If you like the story & fundamentals & have some patience then I wouldn't even be concerned.

To: webstocker who wrote (22)	1/28/1998 1:25:00 PM
From: JakeStraw	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 222

This should help: Excel Platform Used to Support One Million Subscribers In UK Ericsson system incorporates Excel switch into voice messaging service for Vodafone HYANNIS, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 1998--Excel Switching Corporation (Nasdaq:XLSW - news) today announced that its programmable switches recently played an integral role in an important milestone for Ericsson's MXE messaging systems. Vodafone Value Added Services, one of the leading mobile phone operators in the UK, registered its one millionth voice messaging subscriber on the MXE system. Excel's LNX provides the switching platform for Ericsson's MXE voice messaging application, a voice messaging store and forward service along with advanced network notification facilities for both fixed and mobile networks. Ericsson, Vodafone Extend Strategic Agreement for Four Years Additionally, Vodafone has extended its strategic agreement with Ericsson for an additional four years. During that time, Excel's open, programmable switches will continue to form the foundation of the Ericsson MXE product line, as Vodafone begins an aggressive campaign to further widen its market reach and enhance its reputation as an innovative supplier of voice services in the U.K. ''Excel is proud that its relationship with Ericsson has helped Vodafone achieve this significant milestone,'' said Bob Madonna, president and CEO of Excel Switching Corp. ''Excel's product philosophy is dedicated to providing products and expertise that enable developers and carriers to bring high quality, leading-edge telecommunications applications to market quickly and easily.'' The success the MXE system at Vodafone shows the performance capability of systems based on the Excel platform to support large capacity networks with high subscriber usage. Vodafone UK has ordered 28 MXE systems, 19 of which are in service, averaging 55,000 subscribers per system. In addition, there are currently 22 MXE's in service with other Vodafone Group operators worldwide. ''Excel's leadership in open programmable switching technology has provided a world class foundation on which Ericsson has built its high-reliability, fully scalable MXE voice messaging application,'' said Tom Esposito, Director, Business Line, Voice for Ericsson. ''We look forward to working together to support Vodafone's continued expansion in the next four years.'' About Excel Switching Corporation Excel Switching Corporation is a leading provider of open switching platforms for telecommunications networks worldwide. Excel develops, manufactures, markets and supports a family of open, programmable, carrier-class switches that address the complex enhanced services and wireless and wireline infrastructure needs of network providers. Excel's products are currently deployed in telecommunications networks in almost 60 countries throughout the world. -0- This release contains statements which are ''forward looking'', including those relating to the Company's continuing relationship with Ericsson. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ significantly from expectations. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those relating to: dependence on and concentration of relationships with application developers, original equipment manufacturers and systems integrators; length of sales cycle; risk of new product introductions; highly competitive market; compliance with evolving industry standards; dependence on proprietary rights; and other risks identified in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings including those risks identified in the section entitled ''Risk Factors'' of the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-35791) and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 27. 1997. Contact: Excel Switching Corp. Karen Steele, (508) 862-3000 ksteele@xl.com website: xl.com OR FitzGerald Communications Chris Nahil, (617) 494-9500 cnahil@fitzcomm.com

To: webstocker who wrote (22)	2/4/1998 8:34:00 AM
From: JakeStraw	Respond to of 222

Excel Receives $1.3 Million Order From Transaction Network Services Company's Programmable Switches at Core of Expanding Data Network HYANNIS, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 1998-- Excel Switching Corporation (Nasdaq:XLSW - news) announced today that Transaction Network Services, Inc. (TNS), a provider of data communications services for transaction-oriented applications, has placed a one-year, $1.3 million order to continue integrating Excel's programmable switches in the expanding TNS network. The order is in conjunction with TNS' accelerated expansion plan to increase its current number of locations from 8 to 23 in 1998. ''The scalability and density of Excel's programmable switching infrastructure provides TNS with significant economies of scale and greatly reduces the operating costs associated with this type of network expansion,'' said Rick Sternitzke, Chief Technical Officer of Transaction Network Services. TNS utilizes Excel's LNX programmable switch for the infrastructure of its point-of-sale network, which establishes fast and efficient data transport for credit card processing to a blue chip customer list including First Data Corporation [NYSE:FDC - news], EPS/Buypass, and Alliance Data Systems. TNS utilizes the Excel switch for trunk aggregation from Local Operating Companies (LOCs) and from some Inter Exchange Carriers (IXCs). The Excel LNX provides TNS with a cost effective means of aggregating trunks from a large number of carrier switches and directing that traffic to custom TNS call-handling equipment. ''We are pleased that Transaction Network Services continues to use the Excel switch as the foundation of their network,'' said Russell Levesque, Vice President of Product Management at Excel Switching Corporation. ''Because the TNS application supports high-volume financial transactions, their selection of Excel for this mission critical application speaks to the functionality and reliability of our product design. TNS is also a prime example of how Excel's customers can quickly, easily, and cost effectively expand their networks.'' About Excel Switching Corporation Excel Switching Corporation is a leading provider of open switching platforms for telecommunications networks worldwide. Excel develops, manufactures, markets and supports a family of open, programmable, carrier-class switches that address the complex enhanced services and wireless and wireline infrastructure needs of network providers. Excel's products are currently deployed in telecommunications networks in almost 60 countries throughout the world. Transaction Network Service, Inc. Transaction Network Services, Inc., headquartered in Reston, Virginia, provides data communications services for transaction-oriented applications. The company is listed on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol TNSI. Additional company information is available on the TNS website at www.tnsi.com. -0- This release may contain statements which are ''forward looking''. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ significantly from expectations. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those relating to: dependence on and concentration of relationships with application developers, original equipment manufacturers and systems integrators; length of sales cycle; risk of new product introductions; highly competitive market; compliance with evolving industry standards; dependence on proprietary rights; and other risks identified in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings including those risks identified in the section entitled ''Risk Factors'' of the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-35791) and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 27. 1997. Contact: Excel Switching Corp. Karen Steele, (508) 862-3000 e-mail: ksteele@xl.com website: xl.com or FitzGerald Communications Chris Nahil, (617) 494-9500 e-mail: cnahil@fitzcomm.com