HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ITC^DeltaCom, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ITCD.OB), a leading provider of integrated communications services to customers in the southeastern United States, today announced that the BlackBerry(R) 8830 World Edition and BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) 8330 smartphones from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; RSX: RIM) are now available to Deltacom customers as part of its Simpli-Mobile(SM) offering for small and medium sized businesses.

Complimentary additions to Deltacom's Simpli-Mobile service, the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition and BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphones offer comprehensive mobile experiences, with support for phone, email, messaging, organizer, web browser and multimedia applications, delivered in user friendly and stylish designs. The BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone is a sleek handset that also features a 2 MP camera with video recording*, while the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone is an executive-class handset able to roam onto GSM/GPRS networks, giving customers voice and data coverage when traveling internationally.

"The BlackBerry solution is a natural fit with our extensive portfolio of integrated technology and communications solutions, keeping Simpli-Mobile customers connected and productive," said Lee A. Kimball, Deltacom's Senior Vice President of Marketing. He added, "We are able to offer Deltacom Simpli-Mobile users a complete BlackBerry solution, which includes mobile service, hosted Microsoft(R) Exchange and POP email, so they can stay connected to their business."

Deltacom also offers two Simpli-Mobile email service options that require no expensive hardware or in-house expertise. The enterprise-class Hosted Microsoft Exchange solution works in conjunction with Blackberry(R) Enterprise Server to enable users to synchronize their email, calendars, contacts, and tasks seamlessly into their office environment using either BlackBerry(R) smartphone. Deltacom also provides a hosted POP email solution accessible via the smartphones. Customers can also use the BlackBerry smartphones from Deltacom with their own email environment.

The comprehensive Simpli-Mobile offering can be bundled with Deltacom's flagship Simpli-Business(SM) solution, an integrated, customized package of the Deltacom voice and data network, NEC phone systems, Lexmark printers and Lenovo PCs. Combined, Simpli-Mobile and Simpli-Business offer a complete, feature-rich communications plan, that can now leverage the extensive multimedia capabilities of BlackBerry smartphones. Customers benefit from time savings, operational efficiency and the convenience of one provider and one invoice, all backed by Deltacom management and service.

* Video recording requires microSD memory card, sold separately.

ABOUT ITC^DELTACOM, INC.

ITC^DeltaCom, Inc., headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, provides, through its operating subsidiaries, integrated telecommunications and technology services to businesses and other communications providers in the southeastern United States. ITC^DeltaCom has a fiber optic network spanning approximately 15,800 route miles, including more than 11,800 route miles of owned fiber, and offers a comprehensive suite of voice and data communications services, including local, long distance, broadband data, Internet connectivity, wireless voice and data services, and customer premise equipment. ITC^DeltaCom is one of the largest competitive telecommunications providers in its primary eight-state region. For more information, visit ITC^DeltaCom's web site at http://www.deltacom.com .

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    Investor Contact:                        Media Contact:
    Richard E. Fish                          Lisa Powell
    Chief Financial Officer                  Director, Marketing
    256-382-3827                             256-382-5976
    richard.fish@deltacom.com                lisa.powell@deltacom.com

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