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The success of
rural telecoms is critical to the economic invigoration of rural America as a
whole and the revitalization of rural communities is strategic to the future
of the United States.

WHERE: American Cable Association's 12th Annual Washington Summit
Wyndham Washington Hotel
Washington, D. Attendees will include executives
from more than 100 independent cable operators from across
America, Congressional and FCC officials, and industry
analysts.

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TULIX Systems Joins the NTCA

American Cable Association's 12th Annual Washington Summit

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WHEN: Monday, May 16, 2005
1:00 p.m.org

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TULIX, "The NTCA is the voice of rural telecommunications.C.

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About NTCA
The National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA) is a full-
service association, offering a wide array of member services, including a
government affairs program; legal and industry representation; educational
services; regular and special publications and public relations programs; and
national and regional meetings. The company has an excellent reputation for its community-
based software solutions, designed especially for the residential and business
ISP market.

Sessions will be conducted throughout the afternoon.

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The NTCA provides a pipeline
to industry knowledge with an emphasis on supporting business success. We believe that our
participation provides an avenue for TULIX to market its value proposition, as
well a vehicle for us as a company to 'give back' to the industry.

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announced that the company joined the National Telecommunications Cooperative
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About TULIX
TULIX Systems, Inc. The company's solutions assist Cable and Telco ISPs
in proactively solving and managing the strategic business issues of
subscriber acquisition and retention.

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The NTCA is the premiere
telecommunications association , representing more than 550 small and rural
telephone cooperatives and commercial companies.americancable . Interviews with
speakers can be scheduled in advance based on availability.

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The association works for the greater
good of this industry segment, addressing the needs of the small
telecommunications providers and the communities they serve.

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The members represent the foundation of the USA going
back generations, with many individuals serving family owned rural
telecommunication companies 30-40 even 50 years or more.

About the American Cable Association

Based in Pittsburgh, the American Cable Association is a trade
organization representing 1,100 medium-sized and smaller independent
cable companies that provide broadband services for more than 8
million cable subscribers primarily located in rural and smaller
suburban markets across America.

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Utilizing strength in numbers, NTCA is a force on Capitol Hill and at the FCC,
where it represents its members on legislative and policy issues. is an established Application Service Provider (ASP)
with over a decade of experience in the Broadband/Internet Service Provider
(ISP) industry. TULIX offers a seamless integration of strategy , technologies,
people and methodologies.

WHO: Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK), Chairman of the Senate Committee
on Commerce, Science and Transportation

Jerry Kent, CEO, Cebridge Connections

Matt Polka, president and CEO, American Cable Association

Michael Sullivan, lead telecom advisor to Senator John Ensign
(R-NV)

Amy Levine, legislative counsel to Representative Rick Boucher
(D-VA)

Rick Chessen, chairman of the FCC DTV Task Force

Steve Broeckaert, deputy chief of FCC Media Bureau

WHY: This annual event hosted by the American Cable Association
provides a forum for independent cable companies and
legislative and regulatory officials to discuss the impact of
key legislation and regulatory guidelines on business
operations and consumers.

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This release was issued through WebWire(R). - 5:45 p. For more
information , visit www.

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ADVISORY/Senator Ted Stevens and Cebridge Connections CEO Jerry Kent to Speak at the American Cable Association's Washington Summit

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TULIX is currently providing service to
over 360,000 web users for various Broadband ISPs.
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become the premiere non-profit association representing rural telephone
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Press Release Contact Information:
William Hood
Vice President Sales + marketing
TULIX Systems, Inc.

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An agenda
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