'1-800-Golf-Course' Listed on Ebay Online Auction Site; Prism Group re-focuses on its core telecommunications business

Business Wire, Feb 4, 2000

Business/Technology Editors

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2000

Prism Group Inc., provider of advanced telecommunications services, announced today that it is selling its distinctive toll-free number, &uot;1-800-Golf-Course&uot;, on the Ebay (www.ebay.com) online auction service. Along with the toll-free number, the package includes 6 companion domain names which are variations of 1-800-Golf-Course.com.

&uot;When we acquired this number 3 years ago, our intent was to launch a golf business with a call center and internet site&uot;, said Nick Baran, President and CEO, Prism Group Inc. Recently, due to shifting priorities and our desire to re-focus on our core telecommunications business, we canceled the project and decided to sell 1-800-Golf-Course in time for the upcoming golf season.&uot;

Prism Group expects avid interest from the nation's premier golf courses along with companies that provide tee time reservations, travel and hospitality services. A distinctive number, &uot;1-800-Golf-Course&uot;, is targeted at the upscale, mobile consumer where convenience is essential and access to a computer is prohibitive. &uot;1-800-Golf-Course&uot; is also expected to appeal to one of the largest demographics in the sport, elderly golfers, for its phone centricty and ease of recall. &uot;This is a natural brand with staying power. Once you see the number, you'll never forget it.&uot; Mr. Baran adds, &uot;The new owner will enjoy tremendous gains over the years as recognition for this brand soars.&uot;

&uot;1-800-Golf-Course&uot; was recently cleared for publication by the US Patent and Trademark office providing valuable protection in the brand. &uot;1-800-Golf-Course&uot; is listed as item # 252568629 on Ebay.

Since 1991, Prism Group has led in the development of advanced communications services combining automated fax and voice response technologies for both industry and government. Its Pinpoint FaxBack(SM) service, for example, uses global positioning satellite data to extract, compile, and fax geo-tagged information such as retail store locations and delivery drop boxes for major shippers.

Note to Editors: Nick Baran is available for interviews. Demos can be arranged. For More Information, Contact: Terry Pallone Ph: (508) 393-1957 Email: terryp@prism-group.com

1-800-GOLF-COURSE(SM), Pinpoint FaxBack(SM), and TeleFinder(SM) are service marks of Prism Group Inc.