Customers Will Benefit as Ionex Telecommunications Starts Service.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 22, 1999--

Ionex Telecommunications, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, TX, today announced that it has purchased the telecommunications operations of Advanced Communications Group (ACG) (NYSE: ADG) The purchase covers all telecom assets that serve fourteen states in the U.S. heartland.

Customer service will continue to be provided by regional staff centers located in Dallas, and Longview, TX; Wichita, KS; and Sioux Falls, SD. "Current and future customers will benefit from this transaction," says Mark Baker, President and CEO of Ionex. "Our employees are the best in the industry. They have built a large, loyal customer base; management brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and perhaps most importantly, Ionex brings financing that will enable us to move into new geographies with new advanced services."

Since Ionex is buying the entire telecom operations from ACG, customers will continue to deal with the same local representatives. All telephone numbers will remain the same. In the near future, customers will notice changes as signs and billing statements begin showing the Ionex name.

"Right now we are focusing on making the transition as seamless as possible," says Baker. "We are in the customer service business, we provide telecommunications products and services but our goal is to provide complete satisfaction to each customer. We want to become a partner with each customer -- helping them achieve their goals."

"Although the sale is complete, our relationship with WorldPages.com will continue in the future. Their award winning Internet site and independent yellow page directories reflect a strategic direction that is leading the industry," states Baker. "We're looking forward to advertising on their site and in their books."

Financial aspects have been released by ACG and are available by visiting www.acginc.net.