Associated Global Systems Announces Rate Changes for 2002.
New Hyde Park, NY, December 3, 2001

After holding the line on pricing for nearly three years, Associated Global Systems will increase domestic general tariff rates an average of 4.0 percent on January 7, 2002.

Over the past three years, AGS has made significant progress in integrating technology enhancements into all aspects of our business. The resulting improvements in efficiency and productivity have allowed us to more effectively manage our cost structure and provide our customers with a stable price level for 34 months.

AGS is committed to providing our customers with the highest level of customer service, unmatched reliability and continuous innovations in technology. In October of 2001, AGS introduced a personalized InfoNet web site for all customers that provides tracking, account status, Internet pickup requests, automatic e-mail delivery reports and a menu of management reports that customers can access from their desktop computer.

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For additional information about this press release, contact Scott Richter at 1-800-645-8300 or at scott.richter@agsystems.com