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Talk America Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ NM:TALK), a leading competitive communications provider, today announced that consumers in fifteen additional Detroit Metro communities can now experience a better high speed Internet alternative. Talk America is introducing high speed Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Service to consumers in Farmington, Farmington Hills, Mt. Clemens, Clinton Township, Redford, Livonia, Warren, Troy, Pontiac, Wayne, Ann Arbor, Auburn Heights, Commerce Township, Flint and portions of Detroit. "Talk America is committed to becoming a total communications company," said Ed Meyercord, President and CEO of Talk America. "The Internet is no longer a luxury in today's households, but an essential communications tool. The Talk America DSL product provides the same kind of competitively priced, high quality Internet service that our customers have come to expect from our telephone service." Talk America DSL service utilizes ADSL 2+ technology with download speeds of up to 4 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 384 Mbps. The monthly cost of the service is $24.95 per month. New DSL customers will receive their first month free, and the activation fee is waived. "Talk America's DSL service is highly competitive - costing less than a comparable DSL and about half the cost of a cable high speed connection - with equal or better connection speeds and no long term commitments," said Paul Walker, Senior Vice President of Marketing. "What used to take 10 minutes with traditional 56kp dial up service can now be as fast as 13 seconds with Talk America DSL - it changes your entire online experience." Customers who want to determine whether they can order Talk America DSL can visit their website at www.talk.com/detroitdsl. About Talk America Talk America is a leading competitive communications provider that offers phone services and high speed internet access to both residential and business customers. Talk America delivers value in the form of savings, simplicity and quality service to its customers through its leading edge network and award-winning back office. For further information, visit us online at: http://www.talkamerica.com.