Sonus Executes Phase One of a Corporate Restructuring; New Management Team in Place

Business Wire, June 23, 2000

Todd T. Sunko: Mr. Sunko has served Empire One since 1997 in a variety of increasingly responsible positions, primarily in the finance sector. As VP-Operations, Mr. Sunko's primary responsibilities include management of the Customer Service department, the finance department and administrative personnel. Additionally, he is involved in the Company's creative development and production processes that leverage his knowledge and expertise in video and audio production. Mr. Sunko has over 10 years' experience at increasingly responsible positions at several other companies, primarily in the artistic production industry, prior to joining Sonus. Mr. Sunko received a BS/BA in business administration and a BFA in photography from the Washington University in St. Louis, MO. (1989).

ABOUT SONUS

Sonus Communications Holdings, Inc. ("Sonus/EOT") (OTCBB: SNHD) through its subsidiary, Empire One Telecommunications, Inc., is a facilities based Competitive Local Exchange Carrier ("CLEC"), long distance carrier and Internet provider serving ethnic businesses and consumers throughout the United States. Aimed at ethnic markets, Sonus/EOT currently offers a diverse and increasing range of integrated communication services, including Internet access, e-mail and customer service in the clients' native languages. The Company currently provides customized local, long-distance and Internet services on more than 40,000 lines to over 22,000 business and residential customers. Sonus/EOT's goal is to deliver compelling value to customers by broadening its facilities-based footprint, providing Quality of Service guarantees and single-source aggregation of an increasing number of services.

All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that the Company's plans will be realized, that revenues will increase or that the Company's operations will improve. Reference is made to Sonus' Form 10-SB and to the Company's other reports filed with Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of such risks and uncertainties and other factors that may have a material effect on the Company's business.