[WISPA] LA Access

2009-04-03 Thread Mike Prachar
Anybody have network in 6380 Wilshire in LA?

 

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[WISPA] Prairie i-net

2009-03-30 Thread Mike Prachar
Does anybody have a personal contact at Prairie in Iowa? I have a
semi-urgent need...


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[WISPA] Tower Builds

2009-02-02 Thread Mike Prachar
We are looking at putting up towers in a couple of areas where we don't
have our own engineering personnel. Are any of your guys interested in
turn-key construction deals?

 

For starters, we are looking at putting up a 100 ft. tower in Omaha -
anyone interested?

 

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[WISPA] Rapid Link Announces Strong 2nd Quarter 2008 Financial Results

2008-06-17 Thread Mike Prachar
- Net Income Positive, $4 Million Improvement in Working Capital,
Acquisition Completed of One Ring Networks, Results Exceed Management's
Expectations -

OMAHA, NE - June 17, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), one
of the leading providers of WiMAX and Communication Services, announced
financial results for its second quarter ended April 30, 2008. 

SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2008 HIGHLIGHTS 
Net Income of over $400 thousand for the quarter, and approximately $200
thousand fiscal year to date. Over $1 million net income gain from
discontinued operations.  Earnings per share of $.01 available to common
stockholders for the second quarter fiscal 2008.

Working capital improved over $4 million during the second quarter. 

Completed acquisition of One Ring Networks.

Three Months Ended April 30,
2008
2007

Total Revenue  $3,450,350   $
3,720,098
Gross Profit   $1,126,997   $
1,158,602
Gross Profit Percentage 33%
31%
Net Income $  442,164
$(506,458)
Net Income (Loss per Share)   $  .01$
(.01)


In this second fiscal quarter of 2008, the company has fully integrated
Communications Advantage into our operations, and recently completed the
acquisition One Ring Networks, Inc.  As a result of the One Ring
acquisition, we further evolve our goal of becoming a provider of
communication services via fixed wireless and fiber optic transport of
voice and internet. said John Jenkins, Rapid Link's Chief Executive
Officer.
We are pleased to have been able to back up our strong 2007 year-end
numbers and earnings with a solid second quarter of fiscal 2008.  The
financing transactions that we completed during the second quarter will
help enable us to grow through both organic means and strategic
acquisitions.  Improvements in our working capital position and recent
acquisitions are helping the Company to implement its strategic growth
model.  We are beginning to see positive operating results and have set
our sights on realizing an aggressive yet attainable growth model for
the balance of our fiscal year. stated Chris Canfield, Rapid Link's
President and Chief Financial Officer. 

Three Months Ended April 30,
2008
2007

Revenues  $3,450,350
$  3,720,098

Costs and expenses: 
  Costs of revenues  2,323,353
2,561,496
  Sales and marketing  193,406
307,391
  General and administrative 1,063,053
841,698
  Depreciation and amortization268,432
235,619
 3,848,244
3,946,204

Operating loss   (397,894)
(226,106)

Other income (expense): 
  Noncash financing expense   (79,928)
(284,473)
  Interest expense  (74,418)  (70,669)
  Related party interest expense  (64,800)
(58,491)
  Foreign currency exchange gain   (2,796)
2,442
  Other -   -
 (221,942)
(411,191)

Loss from continuing operations  (619,836)  (637,297)

Discontinued operations

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations   
 1,062,000
-

Net income (loss) $  442,164
$   (637,297)

Basic and diluted income (loss) per share:  

Loss per share from continuing operations   $ (.01)
$   (.01)
Income per share from discontinued operations  .02
-
Net income (loss) per share $  .01
$   (.01)

Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding   

66,987,044 51,750,419

Including non-cash items, net income available to common stockholders
for the quarter ended April 30, 2008 was $442,164 vs. a net loss to
common stockholders of $637,297 for the same period of fiscal 2007.
For the three months ended April 30, 2008, Rapid Link incurred $79,928
in non-cash interest expense, and a gain on disposal of discontinued
operations of $1,062,000.  Additional non-cash items incurred during the
year include depreciation and amortization expense, share-based
compensation expense, bad debt expense, and loss on property and
equipment. 

About Rapid Link

Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services
company, supplying 

[WISPA] Rapid Link Executive to be Featured at Broadband Wireless World Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada

2008-06-16 Thread Mike Prachar
- Rapid Link's Lead Technologist to sit on WiMAX panel -

OMAHA, NE - June 16, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a
leading provider of WiMAX and Communication Services, is pleased to
announce that Chief Technology Officer Matt Liotta is scheduled to speak
as part of the WiMAX Progress Report panel at the upcoming Broadband
Wireless World conference taking place June 18-19 at the Las Vegas
Convention Center.

WHO:Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer
WHEN:   Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Track: WiMAX Progress Report
3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

WHERE:  Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Road 
Las Vegas, NV 89119

WHAT:   WiMAX Progress Report
Through Clearwire and Sprint Nextel, WiMax has captured
the U.S. market's attention as the next big thing in mobile broadband.
But how mature is the global WiMax ecosystem, and how is the technology
actually progressing in terms of carrier implementation and user takeup
here in the U.S.?

Mr. Liotta states, The term WiMAX has received lots of attention in the
industry, yet many people, including insiders, are unsure how it will
actually impact businesses in our space. This panel aims to clear up
some common misconceptions and bring everyone up to date on where the
technology really stands. Our real-word experience as a major provider
of commercial voice and internet service over WiMAX has given me
valuable insight into where WiMAX makes sense versus where it's simply a
buzzword. I am eager to share Rapid Link's findings with the conference
attendees.
NOTE TO PRESS: To book an interview with Rapid Link's CTO at the event,
please contact Rhea Topolski at 402-392-7525.
About Broadband Wireless World

Broadband Wireless World boasts a 10-year history delivering quality
information to leading service providers including mobile operators,
ISPs, wireline carriers, utilities, and municipalities. This year's
Broadband Wireless World, produced by Light Reading and Heavy Reading,
will take place at NXTcomm, the largest telecom exhibition and
conference in the United States.

About Rapid Link

Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services
company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and
Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own
facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a
leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of
this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can
offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on
any other company's resources. 

For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the
statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that
involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers
that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors
include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the
failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions that may
delay or prevent the closings of subsequent debt financings contemplated
by the applicable agreements; the risk factors noted in the Company's
filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, such
as the trading price of the Company's common stock reaching levels that
would cause funding to occur; the rapidly changing nature of technology,
evolving industry standards and frequent introductions of new products,
services and enhancements by competitors; the competitive nature of the
markets for the Company's products and services; the Company's ability
to gain market acceptance for its products and services; the Company's
ability to fund its operational growth; the Company's ability to attract
and retain skilled personnel; the Company's ability to diversify its
revenue streams and customer concentrations; and the Company's reliance
on third-party suppliers.

Contact:
Investor Relations
Rapid Link, Incorporated
Tel.:  402-392-7561

Or:

David Elias
Investor Relations
DME Capital
516-967-0205




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[WISPA] Rapid Link Improves Working Capital Position by Over $1, 000, 000

2008-06-11 Thread Mike Prachar
- Long-Standing Texas State Tax Liability Settled -

OMAHA, NE - June 11, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a
leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today
the final settlement, and release from any ongoing liability, of a
long-standing sales tax dispute in the State of Texas. A result of the
settlement was the elimination of a $1,062,000 current liability. 

The original liability was due to an assessment by the State of Texas
for past due sales tax. This assessment stemmed from an alleged
underpayment of sales taxes by a now dissolved subsidiary of Rapid Link
Incorporated. At no time was there a judgment against Rapid Link
Incorporated; however the potential for a future judgment necessitated
the accrual of this potential liability. 

John Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer of Rapid Link states, Though it
was a long time coming, we are very pleased to settle this issue once
and for all, and again show our shareholders that we are serious about
our goal to attain a net positive working capital position. This is just
one of many steps we are taking to do just that. 

Chris Canfield, Chief Financial Officer of Rapid Link states,
Extinguishing this liability has improved our balance sheet
significantly. In the past year Rapid Link has seen its Chief Executive
convert $900,000 of debt into equity at above market prices, announced
the extensions of virtually all short-term notes into long-term notes
due in 2011, and raised significant capital, all of which has
dramatically improved our working capital position. We are confident we
can now aggressively grow our business without the need to seek
additional capital. 

About Rapid Link, Incorporated. 

Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services
company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and
Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own
facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a
leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of
this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can
offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on
any other company's resources. 

For more information about Rapid Link, visit www.rapidlink.com. 

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the
statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that
involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers
that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors
include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the
failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions that may
delay or prevent the closings of subsequent debt financings contemplated
by the applicable agreements; the risk factors noted in the Company's
filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, such
as the trading price of the Company's common stock reaching levels that
would cause funding to occur; the rapidly changing nature of technology,
evolving industry standards and frequent introductions of new products,
services and enhancements by competitors; the competitive nature of the
markets for the Company's products and services; the Company's ability
to gain market acceptance for its products and services; the Company's
ability to fund its operational growth; the Company's ability to attract
and retain skilled personnel; the Company's ability to diversify its
revenue streams and customer concentrations; and the Company's reliance
on third-party suppliers.

For more information:
Rapid Link, Incorporated
Investor Relations
402-392-7561 

Or: 
DME Capital
Investor Relations
David Elias
516-967-0205



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[WISPA] Rapid Link Retains DME Capital to Provide Global Investor Relations Program

2008-06-09 Thread Mike Prachar
OMAHA, NE - June 9, 2008 - Rapid Link, Inc. (OTCBB: RPID) announced
today that it has retained DME Capital, a New York Based Investor
Relations firm to enhance the Company's strategic investor relations
program.

John Jenkins, CEO of Rapid Link stated, With the current expansion we
have going on at this time, I believe now is the right time to send our
message to the investment community. After careful consideration, DME
Capital, with their established relationships among retail and
institutional investors, combined with their extensive databases, is the
perfect partner for Rapid Link.

David Elias, Co-President of DME Capital, said, We are excited about
the opportunity to work with John and the staff at Rapid Link to enhance
the investment community's awareness of Rapid Link. Implementation of
our plans to enhance Rapid Link's communication with current and future
shareholders begins today. Our primary objective is to establish Rapid
Link's relationships with the investment community, broadening the
shareholder base and increasing the Street's awareness of RPID's market
opportunities and growth strategy.

About Rapid Link, Inc.

Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services
company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and
Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own
facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a
leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of
this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can
offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on
any other company's resources. For more information about Rapid Link,
visit www.rapidlink.com.

About DME Capital

DME operations include DME Securities LLC and DME Capital LLC.

DME Capital LLC is a full service investor relations firm, representing
growth oriented companies to the investment community. Investor
Relations services include financial community and media relations,
editorial services and interactive communications, as well as
administrative, consulting and advisory services. DME Capital ensures
money, fund, and portfolio managers, financial analysts, brokers and
individual investors receive a constant flow of information and updates.
To learn more about DME Capital go to www.dmecapital.com.

DME Securities is a Member Firm of the NYSE, FINRA and a licensed
broker-dealer.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the
statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that
involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers
that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors
include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the
failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions that may
delay or prevent the closings of subsequent debt financings contemplated
by the applicable agreements; the risk factors noted in the Company's
filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, such
as the trading price of the Company's common stock reaching levels that
would cause funding to occur; the rapidly changing nature of technology,
evolving industry standards and frequent introductions of new products,
services and enhancements by competitors; the competitive nature of the
markets for the Company's products and services; the Company's ability
to gain market acceptance for its products and services; the Company's
ability to fund its operational growth; the Company's ability to attract
and retain skilled personnel; the Company's ability to diversify its
revenue streams and customer concentrations; and the Company's reliance
on third-party suppliers.

Contact:
Rapid Link, Incorporated
Investor Relations
402-392-7561



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[WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta

2008-06-04 Thread Mike Prachar
-  Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to ATT
-


OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a
leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today
the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in
the Atlanta Metropolitan area.

Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link
has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge
technology.  Due to the overwhelming success of the early release
through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and
internet service via WiMax to the commercial public.

Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now
enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled
service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry.

Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, We are
clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with
this offering.  Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations
of antiquated technologies.  Following the recent release of WiMax
technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to
be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our
foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area.


About Rapid Link

Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services
company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and
Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own
facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a
leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of
this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can
offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on
any other company's resources. 

For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the
statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that
involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers
that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors
include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the
failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions that may
delay or prevent the closings of subsequent debt financings contemplated
by the applicable agreements; the risk factors noted in the Company's
filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, such
as the trading price of the Company's common stock reaching levels that
would cause funding to occur; the rapidly changing nature of technology,
evolving industry standards and frequent introductions of new products,
services and enhancements by competitors; the competitive nature of the
markets for the Company's products and services; the Company's ability
to gain market acceptance for its products and services; the Company's
ability to fund its operational growth; the Company's ability to attract
and retain skilled personnel; the Company's ability to diversify its
revenue streams and customer concentrations; and the Company's reliance
on third-party suppliers.

Contact:
Investor Relations
Rapid Link, Inc.
Tel.:  402-392-7561




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[WISPA] Rapid Link Launches WiMax Service in Atlanta

2008-06-03 Thread Mike Prachar
-  Atlanta business can now enjoy the only wide-area alternative to ATT
-


OMAHA, NE - June 3, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a
leading provider of WiMax and Communication Services, announced today
the official launch of its much anticipated WiMax service offering in
the Atlanta Metropolitan area.

Following the soft launch of this service in February 2008, Rapid Link
has several active customers enjoying the benefits of this cutting edge
technology.  Due to the overwhelming success of the early release
through our Channel Partners, Rapid Link is now offering voice and
internet service via WiMax to the commercial public.

Operating in the licensed-only 3650 MHz spectrum, customers can now
enjoy guaranteed high speed connectivity, voice and internet bundled
service, at the best cost/efficiency ratio in the industry.

Matt Liotta, Chief Technology Officer of Rapid Link states, We are
clearly ahead of the competition and the technology power curve with
this offering.  Customers are increasingly discovering the limitations
of antiquated technologies.  Following the recent release of WiMax
technologies and equipment in the United States, Rapid link is proud to
be a licensed WiMax carrier offering this breakthrough service to our
foundation of customers in the greater Atlanta area.


About Rapid Link

Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services
company, supplying bundled internet and voice services to Business and
Residential customers. Rapid Link offers broadband access via its own
facilities to ensure fast and reliable delivery of its content. As a
leading licensed WiMAX carrier, Rapid Link is on the cutting edge of
this exciting new technology. We are one of the only carriers that can
offer an end-to-end solution for our customers without a dependency on
any other company's resources. 

For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the
statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that
involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers
that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors
include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the
failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions that may
delay or prevent the closings of subsequent debt financings contemplated
by the applicable agreements; the risk factors noted in the Company's
filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, such
as the trading price of the Company's common stock reaching levels that
would cause funding to occur; the rapidly changing nature of technology,
evolving industry standards and frequent introductions of new products,
services and enhancements by competitors; the competitive nature of the
markets for the Company's products and services; the Company's ability
to gain market acceptance for its products and services; the Company's
ability to fund its operational growth; the Company's ability to attract
and retain skilled personnel; the Company's ability to diversify its
revenue streams and customer concentrations; and the Company's reliance
on third-party suppliers.

Contact:
Investor Relations
Rapid Link, Inc.
Tel.:  402-392-7561




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[WISPA] Service Availability

2008-05-06 Thread Mike Prachar
Anyone?

 

9500 Etiwanda Ave.

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739

 

 

 

 

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[WISPA] Alvarion Gear

2008-05-05 Thread Mike Prachar
We are looking for 8 Alvarion BreezeAccess SU-NI-1D-HP-2.4 indoor units.
If anyone has a lead...

 

Thanks,

Mike

 

 

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Michael Prachar - COO

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[WISPA] Rapid Link Completes Initial Round of Debt Financing Transaction

2008-04-11 Thread Mike Prachar
- Financing of up to $7 Million to Support Growth and Acquisition
Strategy -


OMAHA, NE - April 8, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a
leading provider of Broadband and Diversified Communication Services,
announced today the closing of the initial round of debt financing.

The financing agreement provides for $1.8 million in funding that Rapid
Link will use to retire certain short-term debt, and to restructure all
remaining short-term notes payable by Rapid Link in to long-term debt.
Additionally, the financing will provide the working capital Rapid Link
needs to aggressively pursue its business strategy in the Alternative
Access and Broadband Services marketplace.  A secondary component of the
agreement calls for additional financing of up to approximately $5.2
million, which Rapid Link also plans to use as a working capital
resource, as well as for the acquisition of certain wireless and carrier
assets in the Dallas, Texas metropolitan area furthering our growth and
expansion.  Rapid Link expects to close on the secondary round of this
financing transaction in the summer of 2008. 

John Jenkins, Chairman and CEO of Rapid Link commented, This debt
financing arrangement is a perfect fit for our company at this juncture
in time, and accomplishes a myriad of objectives.  The main objective
was to raise enough money to finance our growth and acquisition
strategy, while minimizing the dilution to our shareholders in a tough
credit market.  Clearly, we accomplished our main goal, which should
position Rapid Link well for the years to come.
 
About Rapid Link, Incorporated

Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services company
providing various forms of voice and data transport services to
wholesale and retail customers around the world.  Rapid Link's retail
product focus involves supplying bundled internet and voice services.
The company's strategy involves offering broadband access via its own
facilities to ensure reliable delivery of its content without compromise
from incumbent monopolies.  Rapid Link strives to serve its customers
unique communications needs with a focus on cost efficiency and quality
of service.  Through its operating headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska,
Rapid Link supports customers with in-house, multi-lingual customer
service, proprietary scalable billing systems, and experienced
communications professionals.


For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the
statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that
involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers
that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors
include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the
failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions that may
delay or prevent the closings of subsequent debt financings contemplated
by the applicable agreements; the risk factors noted in the Company's
filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, such
as the trading price of the Company's common stock reaching levels that
would cause funding to occur; the rapidly changing nature of technology,
evolving industry standards and frequent introductions of new products,
services and enhancements by competitors; the competitive nature of the
markets for the Company's products and services; the Company's ability
to gain market acceptance for its products and services; the Company's
ability to fund its operational growth; the Company's ability to attract
and retain skilled personnel; the Company's ability to diversify its
revenue streams and customer concentrations; and the Company's reliance
on third-party suppliers.

Contact:
Investor Relations
Rapid Link, Inc.
Tel.:  402-392-7561




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[WISPA] Rapid Link Completes Initial Round of Debt Financing Transaction

2008-04-10 Thread Mike Prachar
- Financing of up to $7 Million to Support Growth and Acquisition
Strategy -


OMAHA, NE - April 8, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB: RPID), a
leading provider of Broadband and Diversified Communication Services,
announced today the closing of the initial round of debt financing.

The financing agreement provides for $1.8 million in funding that Rapid
Link will use to retire certain short-term debt, and to restructure all
remaining short-term notes payable by Rapid Link in to long-term debt.
Additionally, the financing will provide the working capital Rapid Link
needs to aggressively pursue its business strategy in the Alternative
Access and Broadband Services marketplace.  A secondary component of the
agreement calls for additional financing of up to approximately $5.2
million, which Rapid Link also plans to use as a working capital
resource, as well as for the acquisition of certain wireless and carrier
assets in the Dallas, Texas metropolitan area furthering our growth and
expansion.  Rapid Link expects to close on the secondary round of this
financing transaction in the summer of 2008. 

John Jenkins, Chairman and CEO of Rapid Link commented, This debt
financing arrangement is a perfect fit for our company at this juncture
in time, and accomplishes a myriad of objectives.  The main objective
was to raise enough money to finance our growth and acquisition
strategy, while minimizing the dilution to our shareholders in a tough
credit market.  Clearly, we accomplished our main goal, which should
position Rapid Link well for the years to come.
 
About Rapid Link, Incorporated

Rapid Link, Incorporated is a Diversified Communication Services company
providing various forms of voice and data transport services to
wholesale and retail customers around the world.  Rapid Link's retail
product focus involves supplying bundled internet and voice services.
The company's strategy involves offering broadband access via its own
facilities to ensure reliable delivery of its content without compromise
from incumbent monopolies.  Rapid Link strives to serve its customers
unique communications needs with a focus on cost efficiency and quality
of service.  Through its operating headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska,
Rapid Link supports customers with in-house, multi-lingual customer
service, proprietary scalable billing systems, and experienced
communications professionals.


For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the
statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that
involve risk and uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution readers
that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors
include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties such as the
failure to satisfy contractually agreed upon closing conditions that may
delay or prevent the closings of subsequent debt financings contemplated
by the applicable agreements; the risk factors noted in the Company's
filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, such
as the trading price of the Company's common stock reaching levels that
would cause funding to occur; the rapidly changing nature of technology,
evolving industry standards and frequent introductions of new products,
services and enhancements by competitors; the competitive nature of the
markets for the Company's products and services; the Company's ability
to gain market acceptance for its products and services; the Company's
ability to fund its operational growth; the Company's ability to attract
and retain skilled personnel; the Company's ability to diversify its
revenue streams and customer concentrations; and the Company's reliance
on third-party suppliers.

Contact:
Investor Relations
Rapid Link, Inc.
Tel.:  402-392-7561




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[WISPA] Rapid Link Completes the Acquisition of One Ring Networks

2008-03-30 Thread Mike Prachar
OMAHA, NE - March 28, 2008 - Rapid Link, Incorporated (OTCBB:RPID.OB), a
leading provider of Broadband and Diversified Communication Services,
announced today the closing of the acquisition of One Ring Networks,
Inc., an alternative access carrier headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

One Ring Networks operates one of the largest hybrid fiber and fixed
wireless networks in the United States and is one of the few carriers
offering end-to-end communications and networking services without
relying on other companies' last mile connections.  Over its next
generation network that spans thousands of route miles, One Ring offers
high-speed data services and feature-rich IP telephony throughout the
metro areas of Atlanta, St. Louis and Washington, D.C.
In January, One Ring expanded its fixed wireless offerings by launching
licensed WiMAX service in Atlanta, with plans to serve other select
markets in 2008 and beyond.  WiMAX is a wireless technology which allows
broad coverage with data-rich connectivity unlike Wi-Fi which is
unlicensed and limited to small hot-spots. One Ring has coupled this
spectrum with carrier-grade WiMAX equipment to offer a wide array of
wireless business offerings. By using the company's existing and
extensive wireless infrastructure, the entire metropolitan Atlanta area
and surrounding cities can expect to see new, economical, and innovative
offerings as a result of the company's WiMAX network.

Matt Liotta, CEO of One Ring, stated, One Ring Networks is now a Rapid
Link Company.  Our shareholders and employees are thrilled to join
forces and grow our model at a stepped up pace.  The commitment by Rapid
Link to embrace our vision and our confidence in the management and
operational wherewithal of Rapid Link, made our decision to become a
Rapid Link Company very easy indeed.

John Jenkins, CEO of Rapid Link added, Today marks a milestone in the
history of Rapid Link.  This is both literally and figuratively the
first day of the new future of our Company.  I and the rest of the Rapid
Link team would like to thank our shareholders for their continued
support, and thank the One Ring shareholders for their trust and
confidence in our combined vision. 


About Rapid Link, Inc.

Rapid Link is a Diversified Communication Services company providing
various forms of voice and data transport service to wholesale and
retail customers around the world. The Company's retail product focus
involves supplying bundled internet and voice services.  The Company's
strategy involves offering broadband access via its own facilities to
ensure reliable delivery of its content without compromise from
incumbent monopolies.  Rapid Link strives to serve its customers unique
communications needs with a focus on cost efficiency and quality of
service.  Through the Company's operating headquarters in Omaha, NE,
Rapid Link supports customers with in-house multi lingual customer
service, proprietary scalable billing systems, and experienced
communications professionals.

For more information, visit www.rapidlink.com.


Contact:
Investor Relations
Rapid Link, Inc.
Tel.:  402-392-7561




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Re: [WISPA] Google - Grand Central

2008-01-25 Thread Mike Prachar
Don't get suckered into giving that number to anybody... If you want to
use the service forward a number you actually control, otherwise they've
got you hooked when they finally start charging.

Also, Beta + Free = not guaranteed to work so if you control the
number you can route it somewhere else.


Michael Prachar - COO
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-Original Message-
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Behalf Of George Rogato
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 10:33 AM
To: WISPA General List
Subject: Re: [WISPA] Google - Grand Central

So is anyone using Grand Central?

I just signed up and they gave me a free local number.

George Rogato wrote:
 http://www.grandcentral.com/
 


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Re: [WISPA] Auto Renewing Contracts

2008-01-24 Thread Mike Prachar
These are legal and have been happening in telecom forever.

However, I've never seen one chased down and actually enforced. That
said, anyone who has will probably jump out of the woodwork right about
now with a horror story.

And, yes, TC's are always free to change without notice. 

Sometimes you can cross out the evergreen portion of the contract and
send it in, or tell them you want that part removed. A salesperson who
feels that that is the only thing standing in the way of the deal will
likely get it removed for you.


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-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Matt
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 6:04 PM
To: WISPA General List
Subject: [WISPA] Auto Renewing Contracts

Anyone notice how the fine print in contracts seems to work nowdays?
Insisited on a 1 year term on a few DS3 quotes.  Noticed in the
service agreement the terms stated that unless they received written
notice within 25 days of the end of the contract it auto renewed for
another year.  On another one it did not have that listed in any of
the paper work that was signed but had several web links and one of
those contained that verbage.  Also, they always contain some clause
that terms and conditions are subject to change.  So I cannot help
wander if they could add this later.

This seems a bit like dirty pool to me.  If you want to switch to a
different provider you must do it at exactly that point now.  Seems to
me like a renewal should require a new signature if it goes beyond
month to month.

Matt




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