PNG Ranks #2 in Largest Tri-State Telecom Providers

Cincinnati, OH, January 15, 2009 – PowerNet Global Communications, an integrated communications provider, was ranked second on the Largest Tri-State Telecommunications Equipment and Service Providers list in the Cincinnati Business Courier's 2009 Book of Lists.

According to the Business Courier's website, the Cincinnati Book of Lists “provides you with the listings of hundreds of the hottest area companies in their fields, by ranking.”

PowerNet Global ranked number two, right behind Cincinnati Bell.

“We are very pleased that our business continues to climb so high on this list. It's a testament to the hard-working and innovative individuals at PowerNet Global. Their dedication to businesses and consumers across the country earned this great achievement,” states Bernie Stevens, President and CEO of PowerNet Global.

The Cincinnati Business Courier, a division of American City Business Journals, publishes the Book of Lists annually and each list in the book is compiled and verified by local business journal researchers.

About PowerNet Global
Founded in 1992, integrated communications provider PowerNet Global (www.powernetglobal.com) works with many of the country's top communications agents and affinity groups to offer a wide range of integrated voice, data, and Internet solutions nationwide to residential and commercial customers. Leveraging its reputation in the industry with strong carrier partnerships, PowerNet Global offers tremendous opportunities for carriers, resellers, agents, and affinity groups. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati and has achieved consistent growth – throughout the telecom industry downturn – by developing and marketing an expanding array of competitive products, and maintaining a clear focus on delivering unrivaled customer support.

About Biz Books Inc.
Biz Books Inc. is a retail division of American City Business Journals that began operations in 1992. From its offices at ACBJ's headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., Biz Books began selling business books – written by some of the country's most notable business strategists – through ACBJ's business publications. The division has grown over the years. Today, in addition to the offerings of prominent business authors, Biz Books sells the annual Book of Lists for all of ACBJ's 41 business journals and 15 non-ACBJ business journals. Along with selling subscriptions for 56 business publications (which include a free Book of Lists), Biz Books produces, sells and provides support for ACBJ's electronic Book of List products.