News: New Cities -- ConnectSouth

ConnectSouth, a leading provider of high-speed connectivity and Internet business tools, announced today the availability of services to markets in Baton Rouge, La., Charleston, S.C. Columbia, S.C. and Memphis, Tenn. These markets are part of ConnectSouth's fully funded plan to deliver Internet solutions to small and medium-sized businesses throughout the Southern region of the U.S.

"Our commitment to providing an industry leading customer experience, combined with customer friendly business tools and high-speed Internet access will help businesses become more productive, efficient and competitive," stated Jeff Mucci, CEO of ConnectSouth. "Our funding and business model allows us to provide businesses with world-class service and support."

ConnectSouth customizes its services to meet each customer's specific needs, providing enterprise-quality products to businesses previously left behind by the technology boom. The result: customers enjoy quick, reliable and secure e-business and communications applications.

ConnectSouth's new coverage areas can look forward to the following customer focused tools and products, all designed to help their businesses start taking advantage of the Internet. These options enable businesses to expand their reach and communicate with customers, vendors, and employees more effectively.

High-Speed Internet Access - provides multiple users with fast and reliable connection to the Internet.

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) - deliver a manageable and cost effective solution to link remote offices securely.

Firewall Technology - provides businesses with secure and reliable protection between computer systems and the public Internet.

Web Hosting - provides a total solution for hosting a business Web site including domain registration, and storage for the Web site on high-performance servers.

E-Commerce - provides businesses with a complete solution for hosting an e-commerce enabled Web site for selling products or services securely over the Internet.

Online Backup and Storage - is a real-time backup solution for Windows NT servers that send data to an off-site secure facility, for maximum data protection.

Co-Location - provides businesses with a secure and environmentally controlled data center facility to house their mission-critical Internet equipment and applications.

"ConnectSouth is looking forward to providing the businesses in our new markets with the products and services they need to ensure success," said Mucci.

	PRESS RELEASES ConnectSouth Expands Service to Four Additional Cities, Continues to Build Regional Footprint and Add Customers.

		November 14, 2000

		ConnectSouth, a leading provider of high-speed connectivity and Internet business tools, announced today the availability of services to markets in Baton Rouge, La., Charleston, S.C. Columbia, S.C. and Memphis, Tenn. These markets are part of ConnectSouth's fully funded plan to deliver Internet solutions to small and medium-sized businesses throughout the Southern region of the U.S. "Our commitment to providing an industry leading customer experience, combined with customer friendly business tools and high-speed Internet access will help businesses become more productive, efficient and competitive," stated Jeff Mucci, CEO of ConnectSouth. "Our funding and business model allows us to provide businesses with world-class service and support." ConnectSouth customizes its services to meet each customer's specific needs, providing enterprise-quality products to businesses previously left behind by the technology boom. The result: customers enjoy quick, reliable and secure e-business and communications applications. ConnectSouth's new coverage areas can look forward to the following customer focused tools and products, all designed to help their businesses start taking advantage of the Internet. These options enable businesses to expand their reach and communicate with customers, vendors, and employees more effectively. High-Speed Internet Access - provides multiple users with fast and reliable connection to the Internet. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) - deliver a manageable and cost effective solution to link remote offices securely. Firewall Technology - provides businesses with secure and reliable protection between computer systems and the public Internet. Web Hosting - provides a total solution for hosting a business Web site including domain registration, and storage for the Web site on high-performance servers. E-Commerce - provides businesses with a complete solution for hosting an e-commerce enabled Web site for selling products or services securely over the Internet. Online Backup and Storage - is a real-time backup solution for Windows NT servers that send data to an off-site secure facility, for maximum data protection. Co-Location - provides businesses with a secure and environmentally controlled data center facility to house their mission-critical Internet equipment and applications. "ConnectSouth is looking forward to providing the businesses in our new markets with the products and services they need to ensure success," said Mucci. About ConnectSouth

	ConnectSouth Communications, Inc., headquartered in Austin, Texas, is an "e-enabler," providing a full range of high-speed connectivity and Internet business application tools for small and medium-sized businesses in the Southern Region of the United States. For more information, visit ConnectSouth's website (www.connectsouth.com), or call 1-877-309-5557.