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06/27/05 9:33 AM

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ONIT Acquires Customers and Assets of Texas-Based ISP Intur.net, Enhancing Profile within an Increasing Number of Business Segments
Jun 27, 2005 8:00:00 AM
Copyright Business Wire 2005
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2005--

Dallas-based ONIT Communications Inc., a provider of enhanced Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services to business customers worldwide, today announced it has acquired the customers and network assets of Intur.net, Inc., an Internet service provider (ISP) targeting corporate clients throughout Texas. Intur.net, a wholly owned subsidiary of Superwire, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SUPW), provides a variety of broadband Internet solutions to customers in virtually every business segment. ONIT's acquisition strategy, coupled with strong organic growth, is enhancing its profile within target industries, making it one of the industry's fastest-growing VoIP providers.

Superwire is selling Intur.net to focus on providing exclusive "triple play" services -- voice, data and video -- to resort and retirement communities throughout the country, according to Tighe Merelli, CEO of Superwire. "Intur.net's corporate customers in Texas are small to medium-sized businesses with high-demand communications needs, which make them a perfect fit for ONIT. Many of them are enjoying rapid growth, so one of our goals in finding a suitable buyer was to ensure these loyal customers continue to receive the quality of service and technical expertise they need to continue to grow their businesses."

ONIT understands the customers and can offer them much more in terms of meeting their overall communications needs, including outstanding customer support says Kathleen Hanafan, president of ONIT. "Intur.net has been providing Texas corporations integrated voice and data services for the past nine years. Most of these are savvy business customers who were already considering VoIP. Now they have the opportunity to make a seamless transition to our VoIP platform, which is completely compatible with Intur.net's infrastructure, and enjoy great features at very competitive prices."

"ONIT's strategy of acquiring corporate customers from telecom-related companies undergoing organizational realignment is an ideal way to introduce hosted VoIP," said C. Douglas Bauer, ONIT's executive chairman. "Typically, the customers already understand the technology, are keen to explore the potential cost savings and are encouraged by ONIT's reputation for converting communications systems without interrupting service."

ONIT provides business customers a managed IP virtual private network that delivers a comprehensive communications solution, including integrated e-mail and voicemail, online call management, free domestic long-distance, competitive international rates and simplified billing. ONIT bundles broadband telephony with high-speed Internet connectivity for a flat rate that typically represents a 50 to 75 percent savings over traditional communications service.

About Superwire

Superwire, Inc. provides broadband local loop solutions, including high-speed Internet, local telephone and long distance to office buildings, MDU tenants and individual subscribers by provisioning next generation broadband access and transport technologies directly to the subscribers. Superwire's business model capitalizes on the economics derived through the provision of convergent voice, data and video services over a single telecommunications access facility. For more information, please visit www.superwire.com or contact Edward G. Hart at 866-547-8737.

About ONIT Communications

Dallas-based ONIT Communications provides hosted VoIP solutions to business customers worldwide. The company leverages a powerful Internet Protocol (IP) network combined with IP telephony applications and superior service to offer integrated, feature-rich voice and data communication services at an affordable price. ONIT delivers a flat-rate broadband telephony service that includes web-based call management, simplified billing, free long distance, high-speed Internet connectivity and technical support for remote offices. Customers easily transition from traditional PBX's to ONIT's IP phone service without interruption of day-to-day business operations. ONIT continues to grow its business through direct sales, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. For more information, please visit our website at www.ONIT.com.

Source: ONIT Communications Inc.