August 29, 2000

Contact:
David Morris, (907) 265-5396 or dmorris@gci.com
Dawn Seto, (907) 561-4488 or dbseto@gci.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GCI DIGITAL CABLE SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE IN FAIRBANKS

Fairbanks, AK - For the first time, Fairbanks cable customers will have the power to click through more than 130 cable channels of premium, special interest, pay-per-view and CD-quality music programming. Beginning September 1, GCI will offer digital cable service, the latest in cable television technology, to customers in Fairbanks, North Pole, Eielson AFB and Fort Wainwright.

"This exciting opportunity represents GCI's ongoing commitment to bring the latest technology and services to our Fairbanks customers," said Kevin Sheridan, GCI regional manager.

GCI digital cable service works on any television set and offers 13 special interest channels, 16 premium channels, 16 pay-per-view channels, 45 channels of commercial-free music, an interactive program guide as well as 47 channels of regular cable service.

Digital cable service is relatively new to the entertainment industry. Nationwide, only seven percent of cable TV subscribers have the service. Digital service in Fairbanks was made possible by more than $1 million of upgrades GCI performed on the existing cable television plant over the past year. Until now, digital cable service in Alaska was available only in the Anchorage area.

To receive digital cable, customers must receive either the Big Deal or Preferred Service and pay an additional monthly fee that varies depending on existing service. For most customers, this fee is $10. With a digital subscription, customers also receive a digital converter box and universal remote control.

For more information about digital cable service, customers should look for brochures in their monthly billing statements, or may call the Fairbanks GCI office at 452-7191. A demonstration of digital cable is available at the GCI office located at 505 Old Steese Highway.

GCI (NASDAQ:GNCMA) is an Alaska-based and operated company that provides local, wireless and long-distance telephone, cable television, Internet and data communication services to more than 180,000 customers throughout the state. More information about GCI can be found at www.gci.com.