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ATX To Provide Network Services in Support of Philadelphia Wi-Fi Initiative

Posted on: Monday, 31 July 2006, 09:00 CDT

ATX Communications, a leading provider of integrated communications and managed security services, has been selected to provide critical network services in support of Wireless Philadelphia, the Company announced today. Through its new relationship, ATX is helping enable one of the first major U.S. cities to connect residents, businesses, schools, communities and visitors through a wireless city-wide Internet network.

In October, Philadelphia Mayor John F. Street announced that Atlanta-based Internet service provider EarthLink (NASDAQ: ELNK) won the City's bid to develop and implement the nation's largest municipal Wi-Fi broadband network. Now, EarthLink has selected ATX to provide crucial network access in support of the project. Expected to be fully operational later this year, Wireless Philadelphia will turn the country's fifth largest city into its largest Wi-Fi hotspot, helping to improve education, enhance neighborhood development, and reduce the costs of government.

"ATX is proud to join EarthLink in bringing the innovative 'Philly Wi-Fi' initiative to life," stated Jeff Coursen, ATX Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "This unique opportunity to help EarthLink deliver the infrastructure to assist in bridging the digital divide lets us give something back to the city that has been our company's home for more than two decades."

ATX has a long history of serving some of Philadelphia's most notable institutions including the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Stock Exchange, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and, most recently, the Philadelphia Zoo. In addition, ATX's commitment to delivering technology and expertise is evidenced by several recent acknowledgements including Best Customer Service Organization at the American Business Awards and Product of the Year, awarded by Communications Solutions magazine.

About ATX

Integrating traditional and "next gen" Internet and voice communications, managed security services, and other mission-critical technologies, ATX Communications makes it easy for small and mid-size businesses to understand and implement technologies that address key business issues. Founded in 1985, ATX is relied upon by approximately 18,000 commercial customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. For more information, visit www.atx.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

In addition to the historical information presented, this release also includes certain forward-looking statements concerning the future development of the business. Such statements represent the Company's reasonable judgment on the future and are based on assumptions and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions, or changes in factors affecting such statements.

Source: Business Wire

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