York, PA -- March 24, 1998 -- Cyberia Communications, Inc. announced today that they have been selected by U.S. Robotics and 3Com as a new 56k v.90 modem standard beta test site. Testing will begin immediately for customers who have upgraded their x2 or K56flex modems to the new v.90 standard. Those interested in participating should email 56k@cyberia.com as soon as possible.

Currently there are two competing modem protocols for 56k modems. Last year, 3Com introduced x2 technology, then Rockwell and Lucent introduced their version, K56flex. These two proprietary protocols were both 56K technologies, but critical differences in their computer codes meant that K56flex modems could not achieve 56k speeds to Internet service providers with x2 equipment, and vice versa.

Now there is an international standard for 56K technology, called V.90. It was agreed upon by representatives from many modem companies and will be approved by representatives from all United Nations countries this fall. So any modem that supports the V.90 standard can dial into any ISP that supports it, no matter what company made the equipment at either end of the connection.

"As the 56k technologies have arrived, our customers have been very excited about the speeds they have been getting." says Adam Viener, President of Cyberia Communications, Inc. "The new v.90 standard will allow everyone with the newer modems to take advantage of these increased speeds, regardless of which modem manufacturer they are using."

Cyberia Communications, Inc. is York Pennsylvania's longest operating Internet service provider. As York's Internet Specialist^TM, the company specializes in providing easy access to the world of on-line services and is the local resource for helping businesses create a presence on the Internet and World Wide Web. Through their seminars, consulting, and support, they make it easy to understand today's technologies so that your time on-line is both productive and fun. Customers can call 717-848-1439 for more information.