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                        BestNet Communications Announces
                        Record Third Quarter Fiscal 2004

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(PR Newswire)--July 15, 2004--BestNet Communications
Corporation (OTCBB: BESC - News), a provider of patented and proprietary global
communication solutions, today announces results for the third quarter fiscal
2004.

BestNet achieved record revenue for the third quarter fiscal 2004 totaling
$557,000, an increase of 44% compared to the third quarter fiscal 2003. Gross
margins improved substantially to 37% for the third quarter fiscal 2004 compared
to 11% for the third quarter fiscal 2003 and 34% for the second quarter of
fiscal 2004. BestNet believes it can maintain its current gross margins while
concentrating on revenue growth.

Richard Bourke, Chairman and interim-CEO of BestNet Communications commented,
"This quarter's record revenue marks our sixth consecutive record revenue
quarter. We have seen 86% revenue growth in these six quarters, as well as
substantially increasing our gross margins. In addition, we have reduced our
SG&A expenses by 30% during the third quarter fiscal 2004 when compared with the
third quarter fiscal 2003. Our continued growth is a result of sustained focus
on providing our customers with outstanding quality and service, along with new
and innovative products."

Mr. Bourke continued, "While we are pleased with our continued growth, we are
committed to expanding our product offerings to emphasize seamless
business-to-business solutions through our recently completed Application
Program Interface (API). The next quarter will be marked by enhanced product
capabilities, an expanded and improved global Internet identity, and a refocused
marketing strategy. We appreciate the continue support of our shareholders in
providing the capital necessary for these initiatives."

About BestNet

BestNet Communications is a global solutions provider of long distance;
conference calling, ClicktoPhone and custom application-based communication
services. BestNet's services are accessed worldwide via the Internet and
wireless devices and are delivered using standard phone lines and equipment.
This results in a cost effective high quality service for both businesses and
consumers.

Under the brand name Bestnetcall(TM) (WWW.BESTNETCALL.COM) the patented services
offer subscribers premium quality calls and conference calling, at significantly
lower rates. Calls and conference calls can also be launched via a desktop
application or handheld devices including Palm(TM), Pocket PC(R) and
Blackberry(TM) and used with any standard or wireless phone. In addition the
company's new ClicktoPhone(TM) service (WWW.CLICKTOPHONE.COM) enables clients to
add secure and anonymous voice communication connectivity anywhere in the world
to web sites, web banners, pictures, electronic documents, and customized e-mail
calling buttons.

Contact BestNet at:  investors@bestnetcom.com




This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be
covered by the "safe harbor" created thereby. These statements include the plans
and objectives of management for future operations, including plans and
objectives. The forward-looking statements herein are based on current
expectations that involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future
economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all
of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are
beyond control of the company. Although the company believes that the
assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any one of
the assumptions could be inaccurate and, therefore, can be no assurance that the
forward-looking statements included in this release will prove to be accurate.