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MANIILAQ, OTZ TELEPHONE AND GCI JOIN FORCES TO PROVIDE INTERNET IN NORTHWEST ALASKA

On February 1, 2001 OTZ Telephone Cooperative proudly provides Inutek.net internet access connecting the Northwest Arctic villages to the world wide web. Now, you can enjoy all the features of high-speed Internet access, without incurring outrageous long-distance phone bills from a dial-up modem. In fact, after Inutek.net installs a DSL or wireless system in your home, you'll be able to talk on the telephone while using the Internet.

Inutek.net divides the entire process of connecting you to the Internet amongst the three members of the consortium. OTZ is responsible for customer service, sign-up, billing, and the DSL system. Maniilaq Association handles installation, technical support, and the wireless system, while GCI maintains the satellite transport system. Any customer service or technical assistance should be directed to either OTZ or Maniilaq. Please refer to the contact information.

Maniilaq is a non-profit corporation and tribal consortium representing 11 federally recognized tribes located in Northwest Alaska. The Association provides health and social services to 11 communities through the Northwest Arctic Borough. More information about Maniilaq can be found at www.maniilaq.org.

GCI (Nasdaq:GNCMA) is an Alaska-based integrated communications provider that delivers voice, video and data services through its fiber optic, satellite, hybrid fiber coaxial and metropolitan area network facilities. More information about GCI can be found at www.gci.com