Over 3,000 SmarTs Deliver Big Business Benefits To Small Businesses; Fast, 30-day...

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- Talk America (NASDAQ:TALK) Growing in popularity among small and medium sized businesses in Michigan and Ohio, the number of LDMI's flexible SmarT T1s in service soared past 3,000 today, according to LDMI Telecommunications, a Talk America company. SmarT T1s account for

The SmarT packages high-speed Internet connectivity with superior local and long distance telephone service on one reliable T1 connection all on one monthly bill. SmarT provides a full set of business-critical services including email, static IP addresses, Web hosting, a personal domain name, virtually unlimited calling and robust control features.

"The SmarT T1 offers smaller businesses the advantages of a conventional, 'Fortune 500' T1, with the flexibility and efficiency of a dynamically integrated circuit, all for a price lower than standard telephone and Internet service," commented Ed Meyercord, president and CEO of Talk America. "It's no surprise that sales of the SmarT T1 have accelerated - nearly tripling in the past year. Our customers have been overwhelmingly positive about the service and savings. And now, in step with our best-in-class service commitment, LDMI has added a 30-day SmarT installation guarantee."

The SmarT is ideal for businesses with four or more voice lines that also require always-on, high-speed Internet. LDMI SmarT customers include law, engineering and financial firms, medical and professional offices, retailers and manufacturers.

"The SmarT T1 is the perfect platform for businesses to leverage the benefits of technology today and in the future. It provides a stable foundation for applications and value-added services regardless of the customer's business," added Mark Wayne, senior vice president, business sales.

About Talk America/LDMI

Talk America and its subsidiaries are leading competitive, integrated communications providers that offer phone services and high speed Internet access to both residential and business customers. LDMI Telecommunications, a Talk America Company, serves business customers in Michigan and Ohio. Its services include local and long distance phone service, and data services such as high-speed connectivity, security, web hosting, and network services. For more about Talk America, visit www.talk.com. For more about LDMI and its products, go to www.ldmi.com.