Corporate Profile for NETCOM On-Line Communication Services, dated Oct. 3, 1997.

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Published Date:   Oct. 3, 1997

Company Name:     NETCOM On-Line Communication Services

Address:          2 North Second Street, Plaza A
                  San Jose, CA 95113

Main Telephone
 Number:          408/881-2000

Internet Home
 Page Address
  (URL)           www.netcom.com

Chief Executive
 Officer:         David Garrison

Acting Chief
 Financial
 Officer:         Kurt Johnson

Investor Relations
 Contact:         Rebecca Wallo
 Business number: 408/881-3516

Public Relations
 Contact:         Emily Chambers
 Business number: 408/881-3574

Trading Symbol/
 Exchange:        NASDAQ:NETC

Industry:         Communications/Internet

   Company description: NETCOM On-Line Communication Services Inc.
provides high-quality, premium-priced, technology based solutions
that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of customers.  With
direct access to a full range of Internet applications and
resources, customers can access e-mail, world wide websites,
news groups, and database information including graphics, data and
public domain software.
    Leveraging years of Internet experience, NETCOM simplifies
technology for customers providing practical solutions ranging from
supporting their company web presence to providing tools that ease
access to relevant information and improve communications.  All
services are backed by the company's expansive high-speed network,
and year round 24-hour expert support.  Additional information on the
company can be found at http://www.netcom.com .

    Annual Revenues:       1996   $120.4 Million
                           1995   $ 52.4 Million
                           1994   $ 12.4 Million

    52 Week High/Low:      High  35 3/4  6/11/96
                           Low    7 7/8  3/19/96

    Net Operating Budget:  1996 ($88,396) Million
                           1995 ($36,641) Million
                           1994 ($ 6,711) Million

    Net Income:            1996 ($3.85)
                           1995 ($1.68)
                           1994 ($0.02)

CONTACT: NETCOM On-Line Communications Services