Rich Hays Director of Marketing and Ben Plikerd CEO

SYRACUSE, Indiana—February 23rd 2006— U4 announced on Thursday that they have hired Rich Hays as their Director of Marketing. “Rich will become the 'face of U4'. He will be accessible to all customers. U4 believes in putting our people in the community,” stated CEO, Ben Plikerd. Rich Hays will be handling the public relations, marketing, and product development for U4. Hays comes from a strong background in internet telecommunications as former Director of Development for KC Online.com out of Warsaw, Indiana for eight years. Hays has experience in advertising, public relations, and product implementation from start to finish. “It’s exciting to be coming to a company that is really moving and shaking,” stated Hays. “Keep your eyes on U4. They are going to show you the future,” he continued. He can be reached at 574-528-6145 or via email at rich.hays@email.u4corp.com. He is eager to answer all of your questions. Hays will play a major roll in rolling out VOIP (Voice over internet) and high speed broadband for business and residential markets over the entire state of Indiana. Hays officially begins his new position with U4 on March 15, 2006.