ERNEST COMMUNICATIONS INC. ADDS NEW MARKETS TO COVERAGE AREA

ATLANTA – August 15, 2005 – Ernest Communications, Inc. (www.ernestgroup.com), a leading provider of local and long distance services announced an aggressive expansion plan for the remainder of 2005 with expected nationwide coverage.

ECI is opening 10 new markets to complement their already expanded coverage across the US. ECI is excited to announce the following Verizon (NYSE: VZ) market openings: Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Vermont, Washington and West Virginia. Look for these market openings in September 2005! SBC Communications, Inc. (NYSE: SBC) Wisconsin is now open. ECI has also recently acquired local service certification in New Hampshire. With only 7 states to go we are very excited about the expanded coverage!

ECI offers business customers great savings on local and long distance services and the ability to receive one comprehensive paper or electronic invoice for all locations throughout the U.S., including Independent Telco regions, for all local and long distance communications services.