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Microcap & Penny Stocks : FRANKLIN TELECOM (FTEL) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: topwright who wrote (28806)	2/25/1998 9:25:00 AM
From: Jack Sman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41046

RB ~ I have to agree with you about Stockholder's meetings. Formal, boring and sometimes long. All of the ones that I've attended reminded me of the church that I went to as a boy. But hey! That's only part of the trip. I'm looking forward to seeing for myself what Neil and others have reported here regarding the facilities and people that make the place tick. Not to mention that there will probably be some glasses tipped afterwards. ggg ~ Jack

To: topwright who wrote (28806)	2/25/1998 9:30:00 AM
From: Jack Sman	Respond to of 41046

OTC Bulletin Board FTEL Domestic Best Bid/Ask... 4.406 4.563 0 x 0 Bid Ask Bid x Ask Date Time Telephone# Indicators ________ ________ ___________ ________ ________ __________ __________ SHWD 4.188 4.563 5 x 5 02/24/98 15:38:17 O F TSCO 4.406 5.156 5 x 5 02/24/98 14:51:37 O F NFSC 4.406 4.594 5 x 5 02/24/98 14:30:41 O F WDCO 4.313 4.688 5 x 5 02/24/98 14:29:57 O F HILL 4.250 4.750 5 x 5 02/24/98 14:29:54 O F FAHN 4.125 4.625 5 x 5 02/24/98 14:29:03 O F FRAN 4.250 5.000 5 x 5 02/24/98 14:28:36 8006313091 O F WIEN 4.375 5.125 5 x 5 02/24/98 14:23:51 O F SHRP 4.375 4.625 5 x 5 02/24/98 14:12:57 O F HRZG 4.375 4.750 5 x 5 02/24/98 10:34:02 O F MASH 4.313 5.188 5 x 5 02/23/98 15:44:10 O F NITE 4.188 4.688 5 x 5 02/23/98 15:42:37 O F PGON 3.625 5.125 5 x 5 02/23/98 10:59:06 O F GVRC 4.000 5.531 5 x 5 02/23/98 09:47:04 O F

To: topwright who wrote (28806)	2/25/1998 9:50:00 AM
From: VALUESPEC	Read Replies (5) \| Respond to of 41046

Chief Financial Officer proposes the sale of all 179,000 of his current shares ! valuespec.com RB, aren't you aware of that? Maybe that would give your readers some real indication of the future of this company. RB writes: <<Many months ago I had written that we really wouldn't know the true potential of what we really owned until approximately late April, possibly May-June time frame.>> Also, RB you said the potential of this company was Great. In fact, you expected $ 12+ million dollars in sales in 1997, didn't you? Last quarter, of course, they only had about $ 280,000 in revenues! Now you are saying by the May-June time frame you'll know the true potential of this company? You sure sounded sure when you were estimating those many millions of sales in 1997. I said that by June 30, 1998, that the "storm of sales" that many expect probably won't come. Finally, one might want to consider all the shares Frank recently sold ,too: valuespec.com FTEL: $ 4.38b $ 4.53a VALUESPEC valuespec.com

To: topwright who wrote (28806)	2/25/1998 10:35:00 AM
From: X Y Zebra	Respond to of 41046

Camarada Baughman, A couple of comments on yours, >>I think if everyone goes into the meeting with that in mind and not high expectations of some "miracle", then they won't be disappointed.<<....... ......>>My guess is that much of what we are about to hear will be centered around the deployment of the DVG's within the FNET network and possibly some supporting data regarding its roll-out, along with and update pertaining to the IPO.<< I agree. However, now that many will be making the pilgrimage to the Oracle of Westlake, to hear directly from the Great Supremo Frank W(izard) Peters, the great Sermon, or as others would say, to find out, "Why are we here?" It is our chance to put the questions that may give us a glimpse of his vision of the future and how Franklin fits in that vision. So to those that apply, sharpen your brain and start thinking what are those questions we shall put in front of the Chief Commander and his Lieutenants. >>My primary focus and concern is that Franklin establishes itself early as a key player. << With that said, and under the assumption FTEL has the best technology available, we address: "Alliances" To what extent shall we ally, with whom should we ally, and would that lead to a possible marriage? and if so, is it wise early in the game? Are we at that stage or, am I simply rambling idiocies in the wild? >>I continue to believe that Franklin has a tremendous future and at this stage of the game is ahead of many of their competitors. The playing field still remains level at this time. Yet in the coming months there will be more and more late entrants in this sector, unfortunately they will already be at a disadvantage with the deck stacked against them, as this will truly be an area where the early bird gets the worm. << Are we reading the same book? >>I think you all can agree that Franklin meets these last two criteria, and as such, deserves serious consideration as a promising speculative investment.<< Could we consider the possibility that we are about to pass the threshold from "speculative investment" to "investment" ? Again, to those that apply: Find out and ASK QUESTIONS AT THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETTING!! I mean: Good questions, so start thinking. Posting your thoughts, ramblings etc. in the SI thread is fun, the shareholders meeting is the real thing, you are talking to the individuals that count, so take advantage of it. >>Now, let's kick some ass.<< Kick, kick, kick, kick....... ********************************************* And for those who did not catch this yesterday: To: +elk (28759 ) From: +Ted Bunce Tuesday, Feb 24 1998 3:10PM EST Reply # of 28803 A news release... biz.yahoo.com Ted *********************************************************

To: topwright who wrote (28806)	2/25/1998 10:53:00 AM
From: Dave Johnson	Respond to of 41046

Thanks for the perspective rb. Now...if I can only get out of Salt Lake. Was planning on leaving this morning but the freeway is closed due to snow. It started last night and hasn't let up yet. I have about 3 ft. of snow and am working on getting the snow plowed out of the driveway. That may not do the trick since I have to wait for the roads to clear up. Still hoping to see everyone at the SHM. Dave J.

To: topwright who wrote (28806)	2/25/1998 12:53:00 PM
From: george willse	Respond to of 41046

RB - I don't think we have to wait until late spring to see the embracement of Internet Telephony: ========================================================== "Ascend goes for voice-over-IP By Ben Heskett Staff Writer, CNET NEWS.COM February 20, 1998, 12:40 p.m. PT The convergence continues. Taking advantage of the prevalence of a Net-era transmission method, Ascend Communications (ASND) will soon roll out a series of additions to its networking equipment to allow voice and fax traffic to coexist with data on an IP (Internet Protocol)-based network, according to sources. The expected move marks the latest instance of multimedia support among the networking stalwart. Included in Ascend's plans are hardware and software upgrades to existing MAX 4000 equipment, new remote access systems under the MAX name tailored specifically to integrate voice and data traffic, and a new device designed to provide connections from a corporate network to a service provider, according to sources. Ascend executives could not immediately be reached for comment on the upcoming rollout. The launch is an important one for Ascend, a company that needs to stave off encroachment from competitors such as Cisco Systems while moving forward in the aftermath of a large multibillion dollar merger last year with the company once known as Cascade Communications. A formal launch is expected next month. Estimates vary as to when voice and fax services across an IP network infrastructure will become widely used, but companies are scrambling to articulate a strategy in this arena, since it is perceived as a potentially high-growth area in future years. "Right now, voice-over-IP is getting a lot of hype in the industry," noted Maribel Lopez, an analyst with Forrester Research, who added that the future for the market remains "unclear." From Ascend's perspective, the firm has to stay competitive to retain its presence in large accounts, she said. "Ascend can't get behind in a feature war. They don't want to lose their lead in the service provider space. They can't afford to." Ascend gained much of its strength in the networking market by focusing its effort on high-density equipment for dial-up remote access, providing the gear that allows Net users to connect to a service provider to download email and surf the Web. The company used its expertise to access customer accounts dominated by the likes of Cisco as a result. Adding new enhancements to the MAX line may give Ascend customers a reason to stick with the company, rather than move to equipment from hard-charging Cisco or the U.S. Robotics arm of 3Com, another huge player in the remote access market who recently announced similar multimedia capabilities. The logic behind offering fax and voice services over IP is simple: Corporations can leverage multimillion investments in networks to lower fax and voice costs by sending this type of traffic across a private link rather than over the public Net, using infrastructure to get more "bang for the buck." Additionally, service providers can offer services based on the technology, potentially gaining a cost advantage over competitors. Separately, Cisco will reportedly announce a high-end wide area access concentration device next week, offering the latest indication that the firm--stung by competitors in the remote access market--will continue to apply pressure on Ascend and 3Com, as well as other high-end equipment providers." Cheers, George