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Earthlink Testimony Helps Convict Buffalo Spammer

ATLANTA, April 1 — Howard Carmack, aka the "Buffalo Spammer," was found guilty yesterday on all 14 counts by a jury in Buffalo, New York. Carmack’s criminal conviction stems from charges that he used fraudulently obtained Internet access accounts to send forged spam emails.

EarthLink (Nasdaq: ELNK), one of the nation’s leading Internet service providers, played an instrumental role in the case. Mary Youngblood, EarthLink’s abuse team manager, provided expert testimony and evidence about the spamming and spoofing violations that the company uncovered during its year-long investigation into Carmack’s illegal Internet activities. In addition, EarthLink’s outside counsel Pete Wellborn also testified in the case.

Last year, EarthLink won a $16.4 million civil judgment and injunctive relief against Carmack in U.S. District Court in Atlanta.

The following statement can be attributed to Karen Cashion, EarthLink’s assistant general counsel who led the ISP’s civil case against Carmack.

"This criminal verdict puts spammers on notice that in addition to being held liable for millions of dollars in civil damages, they can also be sent to prison for sending fraudulent and illegal emails. EarthLink is pleased to have been able to offer testimony against Howard Carmack, and we commend the New York Attorney General’s office for its successful prosecution of the criminal case.

"In addition to consumer education, legislative efforts and innovative tools like spamBlocker to protect consumers’ inboxes from unwanted, unsolicited junk email, EarthLink will continue to pursue legal action against spammers with the same tenacity that led to the case against Mr. Carmack and others like him. Howard Carmack’s criminal conviction demonstrates that spammers who continue to send illegal emails will not escape the law."

About EarthLink
"EarthLink revolves around you(TM)." Celebrating ten years as a leading national Internet service provider (ISP), Atlanta-based EarthLink has earned an award-winning reputation for outstanding customer service and its suite of online products and services. According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Internet Service Provider Residential Customer Satisfaction Study(SM), EarthLink is ranked highest in customer satisfaction among high-speed Internet Service Providers. Serving more than five million subscribers, EarthLink offers what every user should expect from their Internet experience: high- quality connectivity, minimal drop-offs and ISP-generated intrusions, and customizable features. Whether it’s dial-up, high-speed, Web hosting, or wireless Internet service, EarthLink provides the tools that best let individuals use and enjoy the Internet on their own terms. Learn more about EarthLink by calling (800) EARTHLINK or visiting EarthLink’s Web site at www.earthlink.net.

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Web Hosting Company SkyRiver Communications Completes Acquisition of TNS.net

SkyRiver Communications Inc. today announced the completion of its acquisition of the Internet Service Provider division of San Diego, California based Terracom, Inc.

The acquisition increases SkyRiver’s product offering portfolio to a full service ISP including e-mail, web hosting, co-location, dial-up and wired broadband solutions.

"The TNS.net acquisition allows SkyRiver to aggressively enter the retail ISP arena. The addition of the TNS.net customer base significantly increases our market share and allows us to continue our aggressive pursuit of similar strategic initiatives with both traditional and more importantly wireless ISP’s" said SkyRiver President Shekhar Deshpande.

"As the broadband industry continues to build momentum through consolidation, BridgeWest remains fully committed to supporting SkyRiver," said Dr. Massih Tayebi, former chairman and co-founder of Wireless Facilities Inc. and current CEO and co-founder of BridgeWest, one of Southern California’s largest investment firms focused on emerging companies in the telecommunications and Internet space.

The TNS.net acquisition is a result of SkyRiver’s aggressive growth strategy. SkyRiver is taking a leadership position in expanding its product portfolio, diversifying and strengthening not only its service offerings but also its coverage areas.

Brad Slavin, the President of Terracom, Inc commented that the, "SkyRiver business model has been complimentary to the TNS.net services and we are excited about enhancing the customer experience and exploring the service that are created by the synergies of the merged organization".

About SkyRiver Communications

SkyRiver Communications Inc., founded in September 2000 and headquartered in San Diego, is a wholesale broadband wireless access (BWA) provider of low cost, high-speed Internet access services. SkyRiver deploys and operates last-mile broadband and Wi-Fi networks in Southern California, with plans to expand to other market areas in 2004. Wireless broadband access service can be installed within three business days, and typically is less expensive than traditional wireline services such as business grade DSL and T-1s.

For more information on SkyRiver’s Fixed Wireless Broadband services or to become a SkyRiver reseller, contact SkyRiver’s sales team at 858/812-5280.

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