Exhibit 99.1
For Immediate Release
Log On America Enters Agreement with EarthLink
Deal includes The Transfer of Log On America's residential subscriber base and
ongoing wholesale communications support
PROVIDENCE, R.I., February 27, 2002 /PRNewswire/ -- Log On America, Inc. (OTC
Bulletin Board: LOAX.OB - www.loa.com) today announced that EarthLink (NASDAQ:
ELNK), one of the nation's leading Internet service providers, will acquire its
existing residential dial-up customer base. In addition, Log On America has
contracted to provide ongoing wholesale communications services to support these
subscribers. Log on America was represented by Daniels and Associates in this
transaction.
"We're pleased and proud to welcome Log On America customers into the EarthLink
family and to offer them the full range of EarthLink features, from the personal
touch of our customer service representatives to the technology of our
award-winning access, including the potential for high speed and wireless
service," said Cliff Bryant, director of acquisitions for EarthLink.
David R. Paolo, Log On America chairman and CEO stated, "This transaction brings
finality to Log On America's quest to become a complete, full-service provider
of business communication technologies. The addition of EarthLink's wholesale
agreement adds to a list of customers such as SAVVIS (NASDAQ: SVVS), where Log
On America serves as a niche carriers carrier. We have put particular focus on
our core competency of delivering commercial-grade communication services and
that focus is now beginning to show rewards. As one of the few players left in
its market, Log On America has demonstrated tremendous resilience and is poised
to emerge a successful competitor in the business communications space."
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About Log On America
Log On America is a full service provider of business communication
technologies. We deliver a unique end-to-end customer experience from
consultation through professional managed services. Our core services include:
Business Telephone & Voicemail Systems, Dial-up & High-speed Internet Access,
Website Creation & Hosting, Integrated Voice & Data Services, Server
Collocation, Niche ASP Applications, Managed Service Level Agreements, and
Network Consultancy, Architecture & Implementation (LAN,WAN,VPN). Our expertise
lies in a wide array of business communication solutions all of which may be
customized and scaled to the specific needs of your business today and in the
future.
About EarthLink
EarthLink brings the magic of the Internet to approximately 4.8 million
subscribers every day. Headquartered in Atlanta, EarthLink provides a full range
of innovative access, hosting and e-commercie solutions to thousands of
communities over a nationwide network of dial-up points of presence, as well as
high-speed access and wireless technologies. EarthLink is committed to doing an
exceptional job of pleasing its subscribers, shareholders and the community by
following the company's Core Values and Beliefs
[http://www.Earthlink.net/about/ourvalues/cvb/index.html]. Information about
EarthLink services is available by calling 800-395-8425 and through EarthLink's
Web site at www.earthlink.net.
Forward-looking Statements
Statements made in this news release, may contain forward-looking statements
concerning our business and products. Our actual results may differ materially
depending on a number of risk factors including, but not limited to, the
following: general economic and business conditions, development, shipment,
market acceptance, additional competition from existing and new competitors,
changes in technology, and various other factors beyond our control. Other risks
inherent in our business are described in our Securities and Exchange Commission
filings, including our most recently filed Forms 10KSB and 10QSB. We undertake
no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect
events or circumstances after the date of this release.
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