Alaska Communications Systems Announces TelAlaska as ACS Wireless Agent and Grand Opening of Retail Outlet in Seward

Business Wire, July 24, 2007

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. ("ACS") (NASDAQ:ALSK) is proud to announce TelAlaska as the latest ACS wireless agent and the grand opening of a new retail outlet in Seward on Thursday, July 26th, within the TelAlaska office, located at 335 4th Avenue.

"Our new store provides our customers with the opportunity to test our state-of-the-art wireless phones and accessories first hand," said Bill Bishop, director of retail services at ACS. "Along with our new retail agent, TelAlaska, ACS is committed to meeting the needs of residents and businesses in Seward and throughout the Kenai Peninsula."

"TelAlaska is pleased to offer customers the convenience of a range of quality products from a convenient location with a dedicated customer service staff to assist in filling all their telecommunications needs," said Jack Rhyner, TelAlaska president and CEO.

The official ACS retail outlet Grand Opening in Seward begins Thursday, July 26th and runs through Wednesday, August 1st. Store hours are 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. To celebrate the store's opening, a selection of free phones will be available to new ACS customers and to those converting to ACS' enhanced CDMA wireless network. Visitors may also enter a drawing to win a free Motorola KRZR.

About CDMA

CDMA stands for Code Division Multiple Access. CDMA inherently provides the best voice quality, fastest wireless data speeds, greatest security through its coding, and GPS location capabilities. It is the most rapidly expanding wireless network technology in the world, with CDMA coverage throughout 86 countries, including on the continents of North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia.

About TelAlaska

TelAlaska, Inc. is a family of companies that provides telecommunications products and services throughout Alaska. These companies include: Interior Telephone, Mukluk Telephone, TelAlaska Long Distance, Eyecom Cable, and TelAlaska NetWorks.

About Alaska Communications Systems

ACS is the leading integrated communications provider in Alaska, offering local telephone service, wireless, long distance, data, and Internet services to business and residential customers throughout the state. More information can be found on the company's website at www.acsalaska.com or at its investor site at www.alsk.com.