FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

eGIX, Inc. Welcomes New Customer Service Representative

Carmel, Ind., August 16, 2004–eGIX Inc. today announced that Mitchell Languell has joined the company as a customer service representative.

In this capacity, Languell assists customers with inbound customer service and technical inquiries regarding services and account information, including billing issues, technical support and complaint resolution.

A resident of Indianapolis, Languell holds an associate’s degree in computer networking.

Headquartered in Carmel, Ind., eGIX is one of the largest integrated communications providers in the U.S. with a national network operating in 37 of the top 50 metropolitan service areas. eGIX offers unified voice and data service solutions including Internet Access (dial-up and broadband), local telephone service, unified communications/One Number “Follow Me” service, long distance/toll-free services, full function email for business and individual users, and customized business/vertical market applications.