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To: Stephen B. Temple who wrote (2437)	2/11/1999 12:03:00 PM
From: Stephen B. Temple	Respond to of 3178

Bold statement, or just hype? Breakthrough Wavelet Based Technology Outperforms Real Networks -- RNWK February 11, 1999 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE) The leading distributors of streaming video have a new competitor, High Speed Net Solutions (OTC Bulletin Board:HSNS). The company recently contracted for exclusive license to distribute Summus' wavelet-based streaming video technology. The application produces a clearer picture and transmits more frames per second than Real Networks. The new technology was developed by Dr. Bjorn Jawerth and his team at Summus Limited. "This new wavelet type technology creates an alphabet to describe video content. It gives us a language for video communication which is versatile yet concise", said Jawerth. High Speed Net Solutions will soon begin offering the product to those that have previously utilized streaming applications from Microsoft (MSFT) and Real Networks (RNWK). HSNS President Michael Cimino clarified a segment of the firm's marketing strategy, "We know that installing our product so it automatically works with current Microsoft and Real Networks plug-ins will make replacement distribution seamless. There's no need for consumers to initially download a new viewer. Users will see improved performance. We are currently discussing licensing with others, yet since we are highly capable in the area of direct marketing and sales we don't want to solely rely on OEM revenues. " The wavelet-based solution also supplies full audio/video synchronization on modem to modem and Intranet transmissions. The company has also demonstrated the first full audio/video sync video mail software ever with the smallest file size in the world. The upcoming version 2.0 product will allow full sync on windows-based machines that are 166 MHz or faster, and could open the door to interactive television programming. Summus' products have also broken new ground in the area of image compression, with unparalleled ratios that could change communication. Voice compression for Internet telephony, video telephones, and video cell phones are in process. The technology could provide cell phone Internet PC connections at speeds above 28.8 BPS and store up to 20MB of information on a Smart Card, while doubling the storage capacity of discs and hard drives. Moreover the technology can triple the download speed of the Internet while reducing the bandwidth required by 70%. These applications aren't futuristic, they're either available or in development. You can see an Internet demonstration of the technology versus applications of others by contacting Mr. Cimino via e-mail. The address is, mcimino@hsns.com.

To: Stephen B. Temple who wrote (2437)	2/11/1999 2:08:00 PM
From: Stephen B. Temple	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3178

Franklin Books Another $900,000+ in DVG Sales; Orders from Two Customers Total Nearly $1 Million February 11, 1999 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE) Franklin Telecom Wednesday announced that new orders exceeding $900,000 were booked for Tempest(R) DVG Systems. While one order was from an established customer, another represents an initial order from a new mid-Atlantic area customer. Peter Buswell, Franklin's president said: "This new customer is in an area in which unique geographic conditions have mandated that all in-going and out-going calls have been toll calls, until now. By strategic deployment of Franklin's VoIP solutions, residents and businesses in this region can now anticipate a new era in communication possibilities. "In addition to supplying the hardware, Franklin will once again handle installation and maintenance, making this another turn-key operation," said Buswell. In addition, Buswell went on to announce that this installation will hook onto the FNet network. The second order is from an existing customer that is continuing a scheduled expansion of an established VoIP network. Buswell continued, "At last, we are enjoying the positive tension of racing to meet new installation schedules along with fairly demanding expansion commitments which are already in place. This is the kind of logistical problem a COO loves to tackle." The primary business of Franklin Telecom, founded in 1981, is the design and manufacturing of communications devices, high speed LAN, WAN, Telco and Satellite Systems and software. Franklin customers have installed more than 100,000 nodes worldwide. Franklin's Internet subsidiary FNet provides Voice over Internet Protocol global Telco services. Certain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements, expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For additional information about this announcement, visit the Officer's Message page at Franklin's Web Site: www.ftel.com; www.franklin.net -- for Internet Services and Access; www.fnet.net -- for Internet Telephony & Franklin's Next Generation Telephone Company. <<Business Wire, 02-10-99, 09:04 Eastern>>