Former Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy II Named Chairman of Sonic Telecom, Ltd.

CHANTILLY, Va. (PROTEXT) - Joseph P. Kennedy II, a co-founderof Sonic Telecom Ltd. and former U.S. Congressman fromMassachusetts, has been named Chairman of the Board of SonicTelecom, Ltd., an international digital communications solutionsprovider. Kennedy has been active in the creation of the new company,which is introducing innovative techniques for bandwidth-on-demand, "by-the-byte" billing and one-stop shopping for globalvoice-data-video services. "Sonic Telecom is at the cutting edge of globalcommunications," said Kennedy. "The growing integration of worldmarkets demands telecommunications networks that deliver speed,efficiency and economy. And that's what we're doing, offeringcustomers bandwidth on demand for less money," said Kennedy. Todd Ruelle, Sonic Telecom President, welcomed Kennedy'spersonal involvement in the company's launch activities. "Joe's active participation underscores the importance ofglobal telecommunications in today's international economy,"Ruelle said. "His insights and experience are helping SonicTelecom communicate its unique approach to technology andpricing." Joseph P. Kennedy II served for 12 years in the U.S. Congress,where he played an active role in the House Banking Committee. Hewas a founder of Citizens Energy Corporation, and sits on theboards of several companies in the energy, telecommunications andhealth care industries. Privately-held Sonic Telecom provides access, transport andtermination for transmission of video, data and voice on a singlenetwork at a fraction of the cost -- and with greater flexibility-- than the private lines and frame relay services offered byAT&T, MCI/WorldCom, British Telecom or Sprint. It has points ofpresence in Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, London, New York, andParis. The Chantilly, Virginia-based company plans serviceexpansion throughout North America in 4Q'99. ViatelInternational, Inc. (Nasdaq: VYTL) is an equity holder andstrategic partner in the company. For additional information, visit the company web site athttp://www.sonictelecom.com . ots Original Text Service: SonicTelecom, Ltd. Internet: http://www.newsaktuell.de Contact:Santiago Testa of Sonic Telecom, 703-227-5238, or cellular, 703-608-9268, or fax, 703-818-8683, or S.Testa@sonictelecom.com Website: http://www.sonictelecom.com

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