October 10, 2000

Contact:
David Morris, (907) 265-5396 or dmorris@gci.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GCI ANNOUNCES CHEAPER, FASTER CABLE MODEM PACKAGES

ANCHORAGE, AK - - Who says faster can't be cheaper? Today, GCI announced that its premium hi-speed Internet packages will increase in access speed and decrease in cost.

Platinum cable modem packages will be upgraded to provide 1.534 megabits per second (mbps) access speed for as low as $99.99 per month. Previously, Platinum packages offered 1.024 mbps beginning at $299.99 per month.

Gold cable modem packages will be adjusted to provide 1.024 mbps access speed for as low as $84.99 per month. Previously, Gold packages offered 768 kilobits per second (kbps) speed beginning at $99.99 per month.

"Our customers consistently ask for faster throughput," said Terry Nidiffer, GCI Internet general manager. "Our broadband platform, metropolitan area networks and fiber optic connections allows us to continuously scale services to meet that demand."

Customers already signed up for these plans will be converted automatically on October 10. Consumers wanting to sign up for GCI's quicker, cheaper cable modem service will receive one free month and pay no activation fee.

Prices and speeds for the Silver (256 kbps) and Double Up (512 kbps) cable modem packages remain the same.

Cable modem service from GCI offers the only certified Cisco powered network in Alaska, the convenience of always-on connections, the ability to hook-up eight computers to a single modem and a dial-up account for out-of-town travel. Cable modem service is currently available in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and surrounding communities.

GCI (Nasdaq:GNCMA) is an Alaska-based integrated communications provider delivering voice, video and data services through its fiber optic, satellite, hybrid fiber coax and metropolitan area network facilities. More information about GCI can be found at www.gci.com.