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To: Jenna who wrote (18493)	11/12/1998 4:24:00 PM
From: browser	Respond to of 120523

how can we fight this? cnn.com

To: Jenna who wrote (18493)	11/12/1998 4:46:00 PM
From: gaj	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 120523

nah, it's ADSL stuff (for AVCO), and greatly hyped. small float and more internet-related madness... - bob

To: Jenna who wrote (18493)	11/12/1998 5:07:00 PM
From: Kenneth R Miller	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 120523

AVCO Business Summary Avtel Communications, Inc. is a provider of broadband network services integrating voice, data and video solutions for individuals & corporate customers. For the 6 months ended 6/98, revenues fell 12% to $23.7M. Net loss totalled $3.8M vs. an income of $173K. Revenues suffered from a reduction in sales by affiliated distributors for Matrix. Earnings also suffered from a decrease in gross profit margin, and an increase in salaries and wages.

To: Jenna who wrote (18493)	11/12/1998 5:11:00 PM
From: Kenneth R Miller	Respond to of 120523

AVCO: SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 1998-- 50 Times Faster Than Conventional Modems? Now That's Fast! Speeds Up to 50 Times That of a Conventional Modem Are Now an Option for Homes and Small Office/Home Office Environments through ADSL, at a Fraction of the Former Cost AvTel Communications, Inc., (Nasdaq:AVCO.O), and its Internet service provider subsidiaries Silicon Beach Communications and WestNet Communications today announced the launch of its DSLink Service, providing high-speed Internet access over Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL). ADSL is a new modem-based technology that provides a dedicated connection to the Internet that is up to 50 times faster than conventional modems. It works on an existing phone line and allows the sending and receiving of voice and data simultaneously. The user is always just a click away from the Net with no waiting and no busy signals. DSLink Services will be available to residents and businesses within three miles of one of their local telephone company's Central Offices. Currently it is available in downtown Santa Barbara, with further deployment through Goleta and Carpinteria due by the end of November. Customers will incur additional charges from their local Telephone Company, in addition to their existing line charges, and may select a service offering from Silicon Beach for as little as $30/month. "Our DSLink Services enable us to provide our Residential and SOHO customers access speeds previously only cost effective for larger businesses," stated Dave Clark, General Manager of AvTel's Internet Services Division. "We've always provided businesses with high speed access and developed the applications that drive their necessity, so I'm extremely excited about bringing these advanced capabilities home." Internet users with DSLink Service will have greater access to the new and emerging technologies of the Internet, including full-motion video, faster loading times, streaming content and unbelievably fast download speeds -- all at value-priced rate plans. Both Silicon Beach Communications, Inc. and WestNet Communications are Integrated Communications Providers of Internet access, telephony service, calling cards, Web development and Web hosting to individuals and business customers. Silicon Beach and WestNet own and operate Internet points-of-presence throughout the Central Coast of California. AvTel Communications, Inc. is a provider of broadband network services integrating voice, data and video networking solutions for individuals and business customers. The Company markets and sells a broad range of telecommunications and advanced network services through independent value-added resellers and internal direct sales professionals. The Company targets mid-size corporations, small-office home-office professionals and select residential market segments. The Company is fully certified by the FCC and registered in all 48 contiguous states and Hawaii. In addition, the company holds billing agreements with all the Regional Bell Operating Companies, GTE and other independent telephone companies. All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Reference is made to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 and to the Company's other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of such risks and uncertainties and other factors that may have material effect on the Company's business. rt.marketwatch.com