CapRock Communications Enters Corpus Christi, New Orleans Market; Voice, Data Over Regional Network Brings Added Phone Choice.

Business Editors

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE--Jan. 19, 2000--CapRock Communications Corp. (Nasdaq:CPRK) has taken the lead in offering telecommunications choices to businesses in Corpus Christi, Texas, and New Orleans with the launch of local, long distance, Internet and high-speed data services in both cities.

The services will be provided over CapRock's voice, data and fiber-optic networks, as the facilities-based regional carrier continues to increase its foothold in the South Texas and Louisiana markets.

"CapRock can help businesses save money and time by being the single source provider for all of their voice, data and Internet needs," said Jere W. Thompson, Jr, CapRock Chairman and CEO. "Our goal is to be the very best in providing outstanding customer service and a simple bill that is easy to understand."

Corpus Christi is among seven markets--including Houston, San Antonio, Victoria, Harlingen, McAllen and Laredo--that currently comprise the South Texas coverage area of CapRock's network. New Orleans, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Monroe and Shreveport are included in CapRock's network expansion throughout Louisiana.

About Caprock Communications

CapRock is a southwestern U.S. facilities-based integrated communications provider (ICP) offering local, long-distance, Internet, data and private line services to business customers. The company also provides switched and dedicated access, regional and international long-distance, private lines, dark fiber and capacity to carrier customers. The company is building a 6,100-mile fiber network, as well as voice and data networks, throughout Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona. For more information, visit CapRock's web site at http://www.caprock.com.

Statements contained in this news release regarding expected financial results and other planned events are forward-looking statements, subject to uncertainties and risks. Among many factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected include, but are not limited to, the following: the substantial indebtedness of the Company including the interest charges associated therewith and the financial covenants imposed upon the Company by such indebtedness; the Company's ability to successfully, timely and cost-effectively fund and complete its planned growth, including its fiber network; and, competition in the various segments of the communications industry in which the Company seeks to participate. For an expanded discussion on these and additional risks associated with CapRock's business, please see the documents filed by CapRock Communication Corp. with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.