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To: Tommy Hicks who wrote (456)	3/31/1999 2:12:00 PM
From: DavidCG	Respond to of 461

Anything new with AVCO? It looks like they are expanding in CA pretty nicely with DSL services. 1.5 mbps for $30 - $100 a month is very cheap for the speed. Not many shares... won't take too much in revs to drive this stock out of this $5 range. -DavidCG

To: Tommy Hicks who wrote (456)	3/31/1999 2:15:00 PM
From: DavidCG	Respond to of 461

News Release from March 11, 1999 AvTel Signs Internet Access Distribution Agreement With UGA; 3,000 UGA Field Sales Agents Will Sell AvTel's Internet Service Nationwide SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 1999--AvTel Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:AVCO), a provider of integrated voice, data and Internet services, has signed an agreement with UGA-Association Field Services ("UGA"), a Texas-based national organization of sales professionals offering insurance products to small-office enterprises. More than 3,000 of UGA's salespeople who have previously contracted with AvTel to market long-distance telecommunications services will now also be able to market AvTel's Internet access, effective immediately. The agreement with UGA is an extension of AvTel's recently launched "Affinity ISP" (Internet service provider) program, which offers bundled telecommunications services to select nonprofit and private-sector affinity groups. Under the agreement, AvTel will bundle Internet services with an existing portfolio of AvTel long-distance products currently sold by UGA to thousands of independent businesses being called upon daily by the UGA sales force. UGA/AvTel sales representatives can now offer an attractive package to self-employed professionals for all of their telecommunication needs. "The Affinity ISP program allows the UGA field service organization to offer bundled Internet and long-distance telephone services to their customers at greatly reduced costs," said James P. Pisani, president and chief operating officer of AvTel. "The UGA organization has an outstanding reputation for providing cost-effective tools for the self-employed. We believe our package of Internet and long-distance services will enhance their portfolio and provide additional value to their customers." UGA's sales force markets a portfolio of health-benefits products through its association with the National Association of Self-Employed (NASE) membership. The AvTel/UGA agreement calls for their field sales force organization to sell AvTel's MatrixInet(TM) Internet service product packaged with its low-rate long-distance services, calling card and other telecommunications services. "This is an opportunity for UGA's network of 3,000 independent sales representatives to begin offering Internet services for the first time," said Troy McQuage, president, UGA. "Our customers have a need to be as advanced as large companies in the growing use of the Internet, e-commerce and e-mail, while at the same time they need cost-effective solutions," McQuage said. "AvTel is the first company to provide such a strong one-two combination for an organization like ours." Members also receive discounted rates on domestic and international long-distance calls; access to special-rate calling cards; and other communication services not available on an individual basis through other telecom providers. Other program benefits include: - access to AvTel's award-winning Web designers; -- 24-hour, seven-day customer service; -- hardware and connection support; -- 15-minute turnaround time for content updates; -- an easy-to-use, self-installing CD-ROM for instant online registration and access. AvTel Communications is a provider of broadband network services integrating voice, data and Internet 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 midsize corporations, small-office/home- office professionals and select residential market segments. The company is fully certified by the Federal Communications Commission 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. For further information, visit the company's Web site at www.avtel.com. UGA is a marketing arm of UICI. UICI is a diversified financial- services company with headquarters in Dallas. Through its subsidiaries, UICI offers insurance and financial services to niche consumer markets. UICI companies also provide institutional technology and outsourcing solutions to the insurance and health-care community.

To: Tommy Hicks who wrote (456)	3/31/1999 2:16:00 PM
From: DavidCG	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 461

Silicon Beach Communications Expands DSLink Services Area to Santa Maria and Lompoc SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 1999-- Service Brings Affordable, High-Speed Internet Access to Residences and the "SOHO" Market Silicon Beach Communications Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AvTel Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:AVCO), Wednesday announced the launch of its DSLink(sm) Service in Santa Maria and Lompoc, Calif., providing high-speed Internet access over Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL). ADSL is a modem-based technology that provides a dedicated connection to the Internet that is up to 50 times faster than conventional dial-up modem access. ADSL service will be offered over existing telephone lines by the local exchange carrier for Santa Maria and Lompoc. Subscribers will be required to purchase an ADSL modem manufactured by a third party in order to use the DSLink(sm) Service. "Now that ADSL service is available in Santa Maria and Lompoc, our DSLink(sm) Services enable us to provide our Residential and SOHO (Small Office, Home Office) customers access speeds previously only cost effective for larger businesses," said Dave Clark, general manager of Silicon Beach. "We've always provided businesses with high-speed access and advanced capabilities. Now we have an affordable high-speed access package for all customers." DSLink(sm) has been Silicon Beach's biggest-selling Internet access service since its launch in November 1998. DSLink(sm) Services will be available to residents and businesses within three miles of one of their local telephone company's Central Offices. "Since the initial roll out began in November, we have expanded our service areas to include select markets in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties," said Clark. Silicon Beach will offer services for monthly charges beginning as low as $30, depending on the connection speed. Customers will incur additional monthly charges from their local telephone company, in addition to their existing line charges. Both Silicon Beach and the local telephone company also impose initial set-up charges. Internet users with DSLink(sm) Service will have greater access to the new and emerging technologies of the Internet -- including full-motion video, faster loading times, streaming content and fast download speeds -- all at value-priced rate plans. Silicon Beach Communications is an Integrated Communications Provider of Internet access, telephony service, calling cards, Web development and Web hosting services to individuals and business customers. Silicon Beach owns and operates Internet points-of-presence throughout the Central Coast of California. AvTel Communications 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 news 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 Dec. 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. CONTACT: Silicon Beach Communications Inc., Santa Barbara Dave Clark, 805/884-6333 dclark@silcom.com or GCI Group Ariel Carpenter or Bob Chew, 323/930-0811, ext. 118