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To: Stephen B. Temple who wrote (2155)	12/14/1998 8:19:00 AM
From: Stephen B. Temple	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3178

Sonus Networks Named One of the Year's 25 Hottest Start-ups December 14, 1998 WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE) Carrier-Class IP Telephony Startup Named Recipient of Prestigious Industry Award From Data Communications Magazine Sonus Networks, innovators in carrier-class IP telephony products and services, today announced its selection by Data Communications as one of the year's Top 25 Hot Startups. Sonus Networks develops IP-based central office solutions that enable global carriers to implement and fully realize the promise of global-scale IP telephony. Its management team has a distinctly successful track record in delivering carrier grade solutions, and the telecommunications, multimedia and data communications experience pivotal to the delivery of IP telephony solutions with the capacity, scalability, sophistication and reliability to support the public network, and enable the rapid development and delivery of innovative new services. The Sonus management team is led by Rubin Gruber, Chairman and co-founder, previously founder of VideoServer (Nasdaq:VSVR), Davox (Nasdaq:DAVX), and Cambridge Telecommunications, acquired by GTE (NYSE:GTE); Hassan Ahmed, Ph.D., President and CEO, most recently Executive Vice President and General Manager of Ascend Communications' (Nasdaq:ASND) Core Systems Division, and previously, Cascade Communications' Chief Technology Officer; and Dr. Michael Hluchyj, Vice President, founder and CTO, previously VP and CTO at Summa Four, recently acquired by Cisco (Nasdaq:CSCO), Director of Networking Research at Motorola Codex (NYSE:MOT), and a leading member of the Technical Staff at AT&T Bell Laboratories (NYSE:LU). Data Communications is a worldwide technology magazine written for corporate networking professionals. Consideration for "Hot Startup" was limited to private companies under five years old. Data Communications selected the 25 hot startups based on innovative technology, VC investment and the level of industry experience of the staff. "We are honored to be named as recipients of Data Communications' prestigious Hot Startups Award, and view it as both an important validation of our strategy, and recognition of the urgent need for central office solutions that will redefine the intelligence and economics of the public network," said Rubin Gruber, Founder and Chairman of Sonus Networks. Sonus President Dr. Hassan Ahmed concluded, noting: "The true promise of the public network - and the basis on which carriers must increasingly compete - is the rapidly delivery of new service products to expand the use of the public network and drive customer retention. Sonus was formed to meet this mission, and is working closely with carriers to enable them to realize this promise." Sonus Networks is funded by some of the telecommunications industry's most successful and well-respected venture capital firms, including: Bedrock, Charles River Ventures, Matrix Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners, and Bessemer Venture Partners. About Sonus Networks Sonus Networks, Inc. is developing and marketing the next generation of carrier-grade IP Telephony. Its equipment facilitates the movement of telephony from traditional circuit networks to packet networks, enabling a host of new carrier and end user services. The Sonus management and engineering teams have proven success records in the development and delivery of carrier-class equipment to support data, voice and multimedia information. CONTACT: For press/analyst information: For investor information: \| Maureen MacGregor Rubin Gruber \| Pelorus Communications Sonus Networks \| 978-779-8969 978-692-8999 x222 [Copyright 1998, Business Wire]

To: Stephen B. Temple who wrote (2155)	12/14/1998 8:24:00 AM
From: Stephen B. Temple	Respond to of 3178

Iceland Telecom Joins Delta Three Network Partnership Program December 14, 1998 NEW YORK and REYKJAVIK, Iceland--(BUSINESS WIRE) Delta Three, a subsidiary of RSL Communications, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RSLCF), and Iceland Telecom, the largest provider of telecommunications services in Iceland, formed an alliance to offer Delta Three's Internet Telephony services to over 170,000 customers. As part of the Delta Three Network Partnership Program, Iceland Telecom will install Ericsson gateways and connect to the Delta Three Internet Telephony network. Ericsson's IPTC is a true carrier class communications system that enables rapid deployment of enhanced services such as Phone-to-Phone, Fax-to-Fax and PC-to-Phone over a TCP/IP network. As early as next month, Iceland Telecom will offer Delta Three's PC-to-Phone and Phone-to-Phone products to its customers. Iceland becomes the 37th Point of Presence included in Delta Three's expanding global network. Growth of Delta Three's network occurs through the company's Network Partnership Program. The Network Partners Program was designed to bring together Delta Three, Ericsson and major telcos around the world to distribute IP Telephony services to customers via traditional channels. Companies who join the Network Partnership Program receive a turn-key gateway solution from Ericsson and network management, maintenance and marketing solutions from Delta Three. The Network Partnership Program was jointly developed by Ericsson and Delta Three. Additional Information about the program is available at www.deltathree.com/business. "We are happy to be able to offer our customers lower tariffs on international calls through Delta Three's network," said Gudmundur Bjornsson, Chief Executive Officer of Iceland Telecom. "The cost of international calls is decreasing world-wide, due to increased competition and new technology. Iceland Telecom is determined to take part in that trend and offer competitive rates. Our partnership with Delta Three is a part of that endeavour." "We are extremely pleased to have forward-looking Iceland Telecom join our global network. By distributing Delta Three services, they show a commitment to implementing the latest technologies for the benefit of their customers," said Elie Wurtman, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Three. "Over 50% of the population in Iceland have access to the Internet, making it a prime market for Delta Three." Delta Three is a wholly owned subsidiary of global communications provider RSL Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ: RSLCF). Established in 1996, Delta Three was the first company to launch Phone-to-Phone Internet Telephony services. Today, Delta Three operates the world's largest global managed IP Telephony network, with 37 points of presence in 29 countries. Together with RSL COM, Delta Three offers service to customers in every country in the world. The full suite of Delta Three services, including PC-to-Phone, Phone-to-Phone and real-time online billing are available from Delta Three's online communications portal at www.deltathree.com. Delta Three marketing and technology partners include: Telenor Nextel, theglobe.com (NASDAQ: TGLO), Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERICY) and Amdocs (NASDAQ: DOX). Iceland Telecom Ltd. is a state-owned limited liability company, founded in January 1998, as the former Post and Telecom Iceland was split up. IT provides telephone service to approximately 160,000 installed numbers, all of which utilize digital transmission. ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) is offered nationwide and mobile telephone service has more than 86,000 subscribers, 61,000 to GSM and 25,000 to NMT. The company has provided Internet services from 1996 and has a consumer market share of 18% (and additional 10% through subsidiary Skima) in a country where more than half the population has access to the Internet at home, at work or at school, according to recent surveys. A broadband network, based on fiber optic cables, was taken into use in 1997. In March 1999, Iceland Telecom will introduce a nationwide ATM Net (Asyncronous Transfer Mode) for high speed data transmission. Further information on Iceland Telecom Ltd. is available at simi.is. This release is available on the Delta Three website at www.deltathree.com and RSL COM website at www.rslcom.com. CONTACT: Delta Three \| Fara Hain, 212/588-3670 \| Fax: 212/588-3674 \| E-mail: farah@deltathree.com \| www.deltathree.com \| or \| KCSA Worldwide \| Jeff Corbin, 212/896-1214 \| Fax: 212/697-0910 \| E-mail: jcorbin@kcsa.com [Copyright 1998, Business Wire]