FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 3, 2006

Contact:
Lori Rice
Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications
(800) 221-3474

PLUMAS-SIERRA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANNOUCES WILDBLUE
High-speed, satellite Internet access for rural areas

Portola, CA - Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications, a satellite and Internet provider, is proud to announce the release of a new product that will revolutionize Internet access for millions of rural Americans. Available July 2005, WildBlue's satellite-speed access will make the Internet available to rural homes and small-offices, without the hassle of a dial-up connection, and it is virtually everywhere.

"Until now, dial-up has been the best solution for Internet services for homes and businesses in rural America, said Lori Rice, Division Manager, Internet Services. We addressed the problem and have provided a convenient solution that is available almost everywhere," added Rice.

WildBlue's "always-on" connection gives rural homes and offices the opportunity to experience the Internet as the easy-to-use service it was intended to be. With a connection that provides instant access, WildBlue puts the Internet at the user's fingertips.

Another benefit of the service is that it requires no software, no additional phone lines, and includes free professionalequipment installation for homes, making it a user-friendly, affordable solution to the hassle of dial-up Internet connections. "With affordable prices and superb customer service, the value of WildBlue cannot be beat," added Rice.
Reaching connection speeds of up to 1.5 Megabits per second, WildBlue is more than thirty times faster than today's average dial-up connection.

WildBlue provides affordable satellite-speed Internet access to small businesses without expensive installation charges. With fast, network able, readily available, and highly affordable service, WildBlue takes the hassle out of using the Internet.

"Additionally, as an added perk to our customers, we will be providing all of our subscribers with a minimum of 5 email addresses, at least 10MB of web space, virus protection software, anti-spamming software and pop-up stopper software" Rice further explained.

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Wild Blue is currently forming a priority wait list for access to purchasing the product. Details can be found on the web at www.GOTSKY.com.

About Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications
Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications has been dedicated to providing satellite television and Internet services to homes in underserved communities for over 17 years. As part of Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative, a member-owned electric Co-Op, all of its profits are returned to the members over time.

Plumas-Sierra currently has offices in Portola, CA and can be found on the web at www.psln.com.

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