CoreComm Consistently Ranked As Top Internet Service Provider In Business Journal Of Milwaukee

CoreComm (Nasdaq: COMM), a leading integrated communications provider with approximately 440,000 customers, has been recognized by the Business Journal of Milwaukee for its success as an Internet Service Provider. CoreComm was recently named as the largest ISP in the Greater Milwaukee area. The company has held this same position for the past two years (previously under the names of Voyager.net and ExecPC).

Bala Cynwyd, PA - December 17, 2001 - CoreComm (Nasdaq: COMM), a leading integrated communications provider with approximately 440,000 customers, has been recognized by the Business Journal of Milwaukee for its success as an Internet Service Provider. CoreComm was recently named as the largest ISP in the Greater Milwaukee area. The company has held this same position for the past two years (previously under the names of Voyager.net and ExecPC).

"CoreComm's dominance in the Milwaukee marketplace, along with several similar rankings throughout the East Coast, demonstrates our ability to deliver reliable, cost-effective Internet offerings to meet the needs of consumers and businesses throughout our footprint," states Jeff Coursen, CoreComm/ATX's Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Commercial Division. "We're very proud to be recognized for our leadership in Milwaukee, and we appreciate the loyalty and trust of our many customers."

In addition to its success in the Milwaukee marketplace, ATX is ranked in the top five by the Philadelphia Business Journal in these five areas: Internet Service, Long Distance Service, Systems Integration, Local Phone Service, and Web Design. ATX was also named to the fifth position in Maryland's Daily Record list of Maryland's Largest Telecommunications Companies this past July.

About CoreComm/ATX
CoreComm/ATX is a leading facilities-based integrated communications provider delivering innovative voice, Internet, data, e-business, and wireless solutions. CoreComm and ATX joined forces in September 2000, bringing a 16-year track record of success to approximately 440,000 consumers and businesses throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions. CoreComm/ATX leverages its proven model of consultative services, consolidated broadband offerings, and personalized account management to provide reliable products and a competitive advantage for its customers. For more information on CoreComm/ATX, please visit www.core.com.

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