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To: Stephen B. Temple who wrote (1451)	10/6/1998 8:00:00 AM
From: Frank A. Coluccio	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 3178

Telecom Business '98 Sets Conference and Exposition Record for Converging Telecom Market October 6, 1998 HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE) via NewsEdge Corporation -- With exhibitors and attendees representing every segment of the new competitive telecom industry, Telecom Business(TM) '98 New York established itself as the leading conference and exposition for the converging telecom marketplace. More than 12,000 attendees filled the meeting rooms and exhibit hall, Sept. 1-3, 1998, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, to take advantage of the 14 keynote speakers, 57 conference sessions and 213 exhibiting companies. "This show is visionary in the sense that you're seeing for the first time in one place a true convergence of all aspects of telecommunications," said Mickey Freeman, director of marketing for Sprint. Exhibitors, consisting of CLECs, LECs, IXCs, ISPs, ITSPs and IP telephony firms, cable and utility companies and representatives of the financial community, met the needs of attendees, who were equally diverse. Carriers, network service providers and resellers comprised 59 percent of those attending, while 63 percent of all attendees were made up of corporate and general management. Exhibitors cited the presence of decision-makers as a critical element in their success at the show. "We've seen clients directly from the corporate environment, corporate customers -- end-user clients as well as wholesale customers -- that need to purchase dial tone, running the gamut from debit card platforms to Internet telephony providers to ISPs," Tony Leggio of Focal Communications said. "We've actually signed upwards of ten T-1s in the show. That has paid for the show after the first day." The keynote roster featured top industry leaders addressing critical issues in the telecom industry. Joe Nacchio, president/CEO of Qwest Communications, proclaimed that the change from an industrial age to an information age is just beginning, while Howard Jantzen, president/CEO of Williams, predicted that with adequate bandwidth, the senses of smell and touch would join sight and sound as transmittable items. Fred Fromm, president of Siemens Telecom Networks, announced that the PSTN would not go away, while Tom Evslin, chairman/CEO of ITXC, felt that circuit switched technology has reached the limits of its usefulness. Keynote speakers including Dave McCourt, CEO, RCN; Don Listwin, executive vice president, Cisco Systems Inc.; Sol Trujillo, president/CEO, US West; Chris Edgecomb, chairman/CEO, STAR Telecom and Scott Baxter, president/CEO, Icon CMT Corporation discussed every aspect of the converging market. "Our keynote and conference speakers were comprised of top executives from leading telecom companies. The aggressive approach that each of their companies is taking in the telecom market reflects the approach we are taking with the show," Telecom Business(TM) president Marc Ostrofsky said. "This show recognizes the convergence of the marketplace and the elements crucial for success. Telecom Business navigates that convergence and unites all facets of this industry." Telecom Business '99 Anaheim, which will again feature IP Telephony and be co-located with TeleCard World '99, is scheduled for March 29-31, 1999 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The conference and exposition will return to New York at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, August 24-26, 1999. About MultiMedia Publishing Corp. MultiMedia Publishing Corporation was established in 1986. The company publishes Telecom Business(TM) and TeleCard World(TM) monthly and holds two conferences and expositions yearly. Through these combined efforts, MultiMedia Publishing reaches more than 53,000 decision-making members of the telecom and pre-paid card industry. For information on the magazines or shows, please call 713/974-5252 or visit our web site at www.telecombusiness.com. CONTACT: MultiMedia Publishing Corporation, Houston \| David Miller, 713/974-5252 \| E-mail: davidm@mpcshows.com

To: Stephen B. Temple who wrote (1451)	10/7/1998 1:57:00 AM
From: Stephen B. Temple	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3178

Access Power Announces $10,000,000 Agreement With Ldt Net Com Company to provide international IP telephony services October 7, 1998 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ via NewsEdge Corporation -- Access Power, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ACCR), today announced it has been awarded a five-year contract to provide international Internet telephony services to Ldt Net Com, Inc., a private long distance telecommunications company located in Jacksonville, Florida. Revenues to Access Power under this agreement are expected to be approximately US$2 million per year for the life of the contract, with a guaranteed minimum 1,000,000 minutes per month of international traffic to be handled by the Access Power Advanced Communications(TM) network. "By selecting the Access Power network, Ldt Net Com is able to offer its customers the lowest rates available in the industry today without sacrificing quality of service," said Douglas Bottomley, Sr. Vice President of Access Power. "Both companies share a common understanding of business goals, and Access Power has demonstrated an ability to respond to Ldt's needs with a complete solution." "This agreement represents a major step towards enhancing our international deployment strategy," said Glenn Smith, president and CEO of Access Power. "The decision by Ldt to use Access Power has clearly indicated that Access Power's IP network has the speed, capacity, reliability and advanced service capabilities to handle today's complex global communication needs." The Access Power Advanced Communications network features award-winning NetSpeak Gateway Exchange servers and other Voice over the Internet products developed by the NetSpeak Corporation (Nasdaq: NSPK). "We are pleased to see Access Power finalize this significant agreement and that the deployment of NetSpeak's technology will contribute to provide global telephony services," said Tony L. Naples, Vice President of Carrier Sales for NetSpeak Corporation. About Access Power Access Power, Inc. of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is a pioneer service provider of Internet telephony. The company provides low-cost PC-to-phone, phone-to-phone, and Web-to-phone communications and has one of the largest commercial IP telephony networks in the world today. Access Power will continue expanding its network to major cities worldwide during the remainder of 1998 and 1999. For additional information about Access Power, visit the company's World Wide Web site at accesspower.com. This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors which could cause actual results to differ from such statements are the impact of competition, market acceptance risks, financial resources and other factors. SOURCE Access Power, Inc. /CONTACT: Brandie Hall, Access Power, Inc., 904-273-2980, or fax, 904-273-6930, or e-mail, brandie@accesspower.com/ /Web site: accesspower.com (ACCR)

To: Stephen B. Temple who wrote (1451)	10/7/1998 2:03:00 AM
From: Stephen B. Temple	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3178

SecurFone America, Inc. Introduces Java-Based Internet Telephony Software, SCIES Fone Express, to Create Web-Based Building Block for Carriers, ISPs, and Corporate Users October 7, 1998 SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE) via NewsEdge Corporation -- Java-based Application Uses a Single IP Link to Provide Multi-line, Full Featured Telephone and Facsimile Services over the Public Internet and Corporate Intranets SecurFone America, Inc. (OTC/BB: SFAI) today announced the availability of SCIES Fone Express(SM), Version 1.0, a Java-based Internet Telephony software application providing users with a PC-based three-line, full-featured virtual telephone via a single IP connection. Developed by SCIES, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SecurFone, SCIES Fone Express permits carriers, ISPs, cable companies, NextGen telcos, corporations and others to create Voice over IP ( "VOIP") services and applications for their end-users. SCIES Fone Express harnesses the power of Internet-based networks to reduce long distance and international costs by as much as 60 percent, according to research. SCIES Fone Express can be used in conjunction with most leading Internet telephony gateway vendors to create commercial VOIP services and advanced applications on a local, regional or global basis. The SCIES Fone Express software is a "thin client" application that supports all standard PBX functions including multi-line services, conference calls, call hold, transfer, last number redial, and many other features. A unique feature of the new virtual telephone software is the ability to emulate standard key telephone functions, such as establishing three independent voice channels via a single IP link, and conferencing or transferring calls as needed on these " virtual lines." Since SCIES Fone Express is Java-based, providers can offer enhanced features such as push technologies for web advertising, electronic commerce, corporate messaging, access to billing data, seamless software upgrading, public directories, among many others. "Given that end-users are now quite comfortable with using the web, a user simply accesses the SCIES Fone Express from their browser to place long distance or international VOIP calls at a fraction of the cost of using the Public Switched Telephone Network," said Paul B. Silverman, CEO of SecurFone America, Inc. "More importantly, the new SCIES Fone Express application enables new VOIP applications, such as global virtual Centrex services providing four digit access between thousands of global stations, encrypted voice services, virtual call centers--we believe these new applications will reshape how traditional international voice services are provided," said Silverman. "Given a large multinational may spend in excess of $200 million a year on average for long distance and international calls, moving even a small portion of their existing voice off of the VPN to their own corporate intranets using SCIES Fone Express software provides a significant bottom line impact," said Steven Faigen, President of SCIES, Inc. "Corporations can reduce VPN costs by using SCIES Fone Express to create a virtual tie-line network using their Intranets between locations, thus eliminating long or international expenses. ISPs can use the software to support their own ibrandedi service offering long distance voice and facsimile to their existing dial up and corporate customer base." Evaluation copies of the new software are being distributed to beta users starting October 9, 1998, and licensing discussions are in progress with several organizations. Commercial release of the new software is planned for the end of October and copies can be secured via the SCIES web site. Product Highlights -- Provides a three line virtual telephone capability emulating a typical key telephone set o Offers all standard PBX functions (e.g. call forward, transfer, hold, re-dial, etc.) -- Supports PC-to-PC or PC-to-Phone calls -- Works with either Netscape 3.0 or Microsoft 4.0 or higher -- Enables Personal directories and address books -- Works with Windows 95 and NT -- Operates using the self-powered SCIES IP Fone via the serial port, or any standard full-duplex PC soundboards -- Compatible with Vienna Systems gateway equipment -- Compatible with H.323-standard Internet telephony gateways in November, 1998 About SCIES, Inc. SCIES Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SecurFone America, Inc. (OTC/BB: SFAI), is a leading systems integrator and software developer in the emerging Internet telephony industry. Founded in 1996 with its global headquarters located in suburban Washington, D.C., the company designs, develops, and markets Internet Protocol (IP)-based voice and facsimile software systems. SCIES' customized software and integration services incorporate off-the-shelf hardware to deliver communication applications for multinational businesses, national and international carriers, value-added resellers and ISPs. The company has three principal lines of businesses: -- Public Internet telephony services -- Private Intranet telephony networks -- Systems integration services SecurFone America, Inc., founded in 1996, is a telecommunications company specializing in prepaid communications services. SecurFone markets its prepaid services directly under the name Buy-the-Minute(TM). Through its prepaid network product, SFA Network Services, SecurFone offers its prepaid wireless platform to other communications companies on a complete turnkey or component basis. Though its SCIES, Inc. division, SecurFone provides proprietary Internet telephony software and systems. SecurFone America is an OTC/BB stock and trades under the symbol SFAI. The company is based in San Diego, Calif. Statements made in this press release, other than those concerning historical information, should be considered forward-looking and subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are made based on management's belief as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management pursuant to the 'safe harbor' provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For more information on SCIES products and services, visit the SCIES web site at www.scies.com. CONTACT: SecurFone America Inc. \| Jacki Jaynes, 404/881-8311 ext. 3201