Alaska Communications Systems Launches goVocal(TM) Internet Phone Service.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. ("ACS") (NASDAQ:ALSK), the leading integrated communications provider in Alaska, announces its launch of "goVocal Internet phone service."

goVocal provides Alaskans with an easy-to-use voice over the Internet solution. Calls are made with standard telephones connected to the Internet through simple-to-install goVocal equipment. goVocal is everything one expects from phone service -- and much more. This new service comes with a new Alaska telephone number and a second telephone number with the area code and city of the customer's choice. Customers keep their existing and familiar telephone number as well.

goVocal Internet phone service includes:

* virtually unlimited outbound calls from the goVocal line to all points in Alaska, elsewhere in the US and Canada

* unlimited inbound calls -- at no long distance charge to the caller -- from the goVocal customer's hand-picked area code and city

* unlimited calling between two goVocal customers -- even internationally

* our lowest-ever international rates

* a full set of web-based features to further customize the goVocal experience

"goVocal is long distance reinvented -- two-way, inbound and outbound calling, all for one low price! Our customer research suggests that Alaskans will truly value the in-state long distance and international calling that are a part of this extraordinary product, and yet the product benefits only begin with those advantages," said Liane Pelletier, president and chief executive officer of ACS. "Many innovations are included in goVocal, and ACS is thrilled to bring them to Alaska."

The one low price for goVocal is $29.95 for ACS DSL customers. Users of other Internet services can also buy goVocal from ACS, but at the higher rate of $34.95. This one low price includes 3,000 outbound minutes, so calls within Alaska, or anywhere else in the US and Canada, can cost less than 1 cent per minute. goVocal international rates are a fraction of current prices. In addition, all calls from one goVocal customer to another are unlimited (even international).

goVocal comes packed with features, including conferencing, messaging, find-me/follow me, and many more -- all selected and controlled by the customer via the web. And, goVocal is portable. The small, easy-to-plug-in goVocal equipment connects to the Internet anywhere, so customers enjoy the benefits of this innovative product even when they travel.

Further details and ordering information can be found at www.acsalaska.com.

About Alaska Communications Systems

ACS is the leading integrated communications provider in Alaska, offering local telephone service, wireless, long distance, data, and Internet services to business and residential customers throughout Alaska. More information can be found on the company's website at www.acsalaska.com or at its investor site at www.alsk.com.

goVocal and the goVocal logo are trademarks of ACS.

Forward-Looking Statements 

Certain statements in this press release are based on current expectations and the current economic environment. The company cautions that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with ACS' business, please refer to the company's SEC filings, including, but not limited to, the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the company's Forms 10-K and 10-Q. The company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.