ATX And Villanova Form Strategic Partnership to Help Alumni ''Keep Connected''.

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. -- ATX Communications, a leading provider of communications technologies, announced a new agreement with the Villanova University Alumni Association to market voice and data communications and related services to the University's 87,000 alumni and the businesses they represent. ATX launched its exclusive residential calling program for Villanova graduates at the school's annual Homecoming celebration last month.

"The Villanova community is proud of its substantial and active network of alumni," said Gary Olsen, Executive Director of the Villanova University Alumni Association, and a graduate of Villanova's Class of 1974. "We encourage our graduates to 'Keep Connected' - with the University and each other. At the same time, our Corporate Partners enable us to deliver unique benefits to our alumni. As an organization, ATX matches our standards of excellence while offering quality products and responsive service. ATX is the perfect partner to provide both a literal and a figurative connection to help continuously expand our alumni relationships and programs."

Tim Allen, ATX's Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, is a 1985 graduate of Villanova. "ATX's new alliance with the Alumni Association is an exciting opportunity for the University and its alumni all over the country. ATX specializes in connecting and protecting individuals, businesses, and networks. Now, Villanova grads will be able to benefit from ATX's expertise and show their commitment to their alma mater at the same time. The fact that the alumni base is deepest in the Mid-Atlantic States - where ATX is concentrated - is just one of many reasons this relationship is such a natural fit."

Both ATX and Villanova are also celebrating significant 20-year milestones in 2005. For ATX, founded in 1985, this marks the Company's 20th year in business. The same year ATX got its start, Villanova's Men's Basketball team defeated the Georgetown Hoyas to take the NCAA title in what is still revered as one of sports' greatest upsets.

Earlier this year, Dwayne McClain, one of the stars of Villanova's '85 Championship team, joined ATX as Executive Relationship Manager. McClain's notoriety and his deep roots within the University will be featured in the marketing campaigns aimed at Villanova audiences.

"I'm fortunate to be involved with these two great organizations," said McClain. "ATX and Villanova are very similar in their competitiveness, their sense of community, and their rich histories. I look forward to personally reaching out to friends and associates that share the 'Nova connection and bringing them into this new partnership with me."

"We're excited to get started, and to see this new relationship between ATX and Villanova contribute to both organizations' success," said Allen.

About ATX

Founded in 1985, ATX solves tough communications issues that affect virtually every company competing today. A super-regional provider of integrated traditional and "next gen" Internet and voice communications, managed security services, and other mission-critical technologies, ATX currently serves approximately 20,000 commercial customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. For more information, visit www.atx.com.

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