AFA Forms Communication Partnership

Dalton, GA, Dec. 18--The American Floorcovering Alliance (AFA) has formed a marketing relationship with Atlanta based LecStar Telecom, Inc. LecStar's services will include a comprehensive package of long distance, international, data and high speed Internet. For members located in the Bellsouth area, competitive local service will be offered. Systems can be customized for each individual company. Wanda Ellis, Executive Director of AFA, commented, "This partnership, designed for our members, will allow businesses to receive excellent service, including long distance without monthly fees and toll free rates, dedicated T-1 and switched rates, very competitive international rates, and free cost analysis. "Our strategy to partner with local utilities and other affinity groups has proven very successful in gaining small business market share, the results of which were evident in our recent first quarter earnings announcement," said LecStar president Dale Smith.