Pixius Communications supports economic development
efforts in rural Kansas

Kansas-based provider responds to request for reliable Internet service alternative

Access to reliable Internet service is essential to the economic development activities in a community. In support of the economic development efforts of the community of Peabody, Kansas, Pixius Communications, LLC (Pixius) announces the availability of its eXtendsm fixed wireless broadband Internet service. The service will offer a reliable option to the communities of Peabody, Aulne and provide new coverage in rural Marion county.

"We are absolutely ecstatic to have Pixius coming to our community", said Shane Marler, Executive Director of the Peabody Economic Development Council. "We spent more than twelve months looking at different companies to fill our void", he said. "Pixius outperformed the competition in every area we looked at. We focused our analysis on companies which provide a reliable solution and good customer service. We are confident Pixius is the right solution for our community"

"Pixius is honored that the City decided to work with us on this project," says Pixius Chief Executive Officer Jay Maxwell. "Public / private cooperation is essential for the economic health of our communities."

For about the same price as cable or DSL, Pixius? fixed wireless broadband solution provides fast and reliable Internet access. Data download rates for the wireless broadband service range from 768 Kbps to more than 1.5 Mbps, depending on the service option and other factors. Upload speeds range from 384 Kbps to more than 1.5 Mbps. These speeds are minimums as opposed to often advertised ?up to? rates which are seldom achieved. The service can be tailored to meet specific business needs, including very large data transport.

"The Peabody service area coordinates with our recently announced service in Elbing and the upgraded service in Walton,? says Maxwell. ?Increasing broadband availability has been shown to increase employment and educational opportunities along with improving access to healthcare resources."

The eXtendsm wireless broadband service is marketed locally by Authorized Pixius Dealers, as well as Pixius.

Pixius' wireless broadband was launched in Wichita, KS in late 2002 and now provides service to more than 6,200 customers in Kansas and Missouri. The service is delivered via a network of more than 57 communications towers.

The service works with all types of internet products and tools, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and requires no special software. Pixius trained technicians can typically install the system within a week of order placement.

Pixius Communications (http://www.pixius.com) is a data communications and Internet Service Provider for residences and businesses alike. It offers standard connectivity packages as well as customized business and campus setting solutions.

The company's headquarters are in Wichita, KS and it currently employs over 30 service oriented individuals.