ETC Software Provides TDD Announcements for Digicept Application Platform

Waukesha, WI -- August 11, 1997

Electronic Tele-Communications, Inc. (ETC) announced that the Digicept 2000 family of products can now provide network announcements to persons using Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD). One of the first TDD compliant announcement platforms, this software enhancement allows intercept announcements, such as changed and disconnected number, to be available to all persons using public and private telephone networks.

The TDD feature is available free for a limited time to new customers, and as a software upgrade package to existing Digicept 2000 or Digicept 2002 customers.

The Digicept 2000 and Digicept 2002 deliver voice announcements and services through public and private telephone networks. They can also support existing applications and emerging network requirements such as AIN announcements, local number portability, call completion, current temperature and weather forecasts, and voice prompts for services.

Electronic Tele-Communications is a supplier of Voice Application Processing Platforms to domestic and foreign telephone utilities and of messaging systems to the commercial market. ETC's equipment is sold or leased to provide a wide range of audio information and call handling services via the telephone network. ETC, with corporate headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has operations in Atlanta, Georgia and Pleasanton, California.

Note: Digicept is a registered trademark of Electronic Tele-Communications, Inc.