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Storm Offers VirtualFax Service to Internet Business Clients
New Service Allows Users to Send/Receive a FAX from Desktop

OTTAWA, ON, April 22, 2004 - Storm Internet, an industry leader in fixed wireless broadband connectivity today announced the introduction of a new web-based virtual facsimile ("Virtual Fax") service. Storm clients can now send and receive faxes using their existing email program when subscribed to the Storm VirtualFax service. For as little as $12.95/CDN per month, the Storm VirtualFax service is suited for business users who require improved fax privacy, improved communications efficiency, and manageable costs associated with traditional fax services.

"We have introduced another service to our clients based on internet-based messaging solutions provided by Protus IP Solutions, a local application service provider" said Dan Wilton, VP Marketing Storm Internet. "The Storm VirtualFax product expands our services offerings to SOHO and business clients, allowing them to improve communications through using a reliable web-based application."

Subscribers to the Storm VirtualFax service will receive a private fax number, and can send and receive faxes wherever they access email or the web: at home, at work, and while traveling.

"The business case for Internet-based messaging solutions is compelling," said Steve Adams, Vice President Marketing, Protus IP Solutions. "No hardware or software is required, so users start benefiting from the convenience and increased productivity of Virtual Fax immediately. We're excited to be working with Storm Internet to deliver enhanced services to their business customers."

About Storm:
Headquartered in Ottawa, Storm Internet provides a complete range of Internet access and website hosting services to more than 10,000 residential and business users. An industry leader in fixed broadband connectivity, Storm maintains one of the largest broadband wireless networks in North America, covering approx. 35,000 square kilometers, spanning more than 50 communities and municipalities throughout Eastern Ontario. Visit www.storm.ca for more details.

About Protus:
Protus IP Solutions - a high-growth application service provider - offers value-added voice, email and fax messaging services to businesses around the world. Our customers are involved in every industry sector, including finance, insurance, real estate, pharmaceuticals and retail. Whether they use our services across the company or for key operational requirements, our customers rely on Protus to simplify their voice, email and fax communications. We help them reach customers more effectively; process documents more efficiently, and access information with greater speed. Protus solutions are sold both directly and through a network of worldwide partners, including major service providers. To find out more, please visit www.protus.com.