Exhibit 11 AvTel Communications, Inc. and Subsidiaries Computation of Per Share Earnings (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------------ 1998 1997 ---------- ---------- Net Income (Loss) (1,672,490) 371,859 Less preferred dividends 11,816 20,000 ----------- --------- Income (Loss) applicable to common shareholders (1,684,306) 351,859 ========== ========= Weighted average number of common shares 9,477,489 8,647,498* ========== ========= Net income (loss) per common share - basic and diluted (0.18) 0.04* ========== ========= * The 1997 amounts are presented on a pro forma basis.