IKANO PRESS RELEASES

Honolulu, Hawaii (February 3, 2006) - LavaNet, one of Hawaii's largest independent ISPs, has partnered with IKANO Communications to deliver wholesale dialup access and DSL. Under the partnership, LavaNet will supply its dial-up and DSL network to IKANO's subscribers located in Hawaii in order to augment IKANO's existing Hawaiian network.

IKANO, the nation's largest provider of private-label Internet services, delivers wholesale dial-up and private-label Internet services to more than 1,500 ISPs throughout North America including HGEA.net. Formed through a relationship with the Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA), HGEA.net relies on access and related services provided by IKANO. The LavaNet network will enable IKANO to continue providing reliable, top-notch Internet services to subscribers of HGEA.

IKANO selected LavaNet based on its expansive Hawaiian network, quality of service and proven track record in serving customers for the past 12 years.

"LavaNet is the obvious choice for our Hawaii Internet network needs," said George Naspo, IKANO CEO. "We have a long-standing relationship with LavaNet and they stand out as a thriving locally owned ISP that can provide the quality of service our customers expect. We selected LavaNet because they maintain the highest standards and they have an excellent reputation in the local market," said Naspo.

Launched in 1994, LavaNet is among Hawaii's largest independent ISPs, and past winner of the PBN "Best in Business" Award. LavaNet offers a large array of services from dial-up to frame relay, DSL, ecommerce-enabled web hosting, point to point connections, short term event connectivity, web design, network services, consulting and other services.

"Many Hawaii businesses depend on LavaNet for Internet solutions. It's great to see a big mainland player in our own field validate our quality and commitment by choosing us to be their provider," said Yuka Nagashima, LavaNet President. Mr. Pali Ka'aihue, the Vice President of LavaNet added, "Customers large and small trust LavaNet's ability to match appropriate technological solutions to the individual needs. We are cognizant of IKANO's specific needs and it gives us great pleasure to be able to customize LavaNet's solutions so IKANO may best serve its customers."

About LavaNet
Hawaii's leading Internet service provider since 1994, LavaNet is among Hawaii's most prominent providers of creative services and technology solutions. Among many awards LavaNet won is Pacific Business News' "Best in Business" award. LavaNet specializes in customized Internet and IT solutions for businesses around Hawaii and across the mainland, including dedicated email and webservers along with colocated server administration. For more information visit www.lava.net.