NETCOM WINS WORLD CLASS AWARD

Company Named Best Internet Access Provider by PC World

San Jose, California, June 13, 1995 -- NETCOM On-Line Communication
Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETC), a leading provider of direct Internet
access for individuals in the U.S., today announced that it has been
selected as the 1995 PC World World Class Award winner for Best Internet
Access Provider. The award was judged by a panel consisting of industry
experts, consultants, IDC researchers, user group presidents, and PC World
editors.

"We are honored to be accepting this award from PC World. With increasing
choices in the Internet market, it is gratifying that NETCOM's
long-standing experience and expertise as a direct Internet access
provider are being recognized by industry leaders." stated David Garrison,
President and Chief Executive Officer for NETCOM. "We believe our success
has been based on a solid platform comprised of offering a complete
solution incorporating ease of use, plug and play connectivity, value
pricing, local access through our nationwide high-speed digital network,
and 24 hour customer support."

NETCOM provides local telephone numbers to subscribers in over 100 markets
nationwide. Local access is facilitated by NETCOM's award-winning
graphical interface, NetCruiserTM for Windows, which enables simple Net
navigation via point-and-click menus.The software is available in over
2,000 retail outlets nationwide as well as through bundling agreements
with leading computer hardware, software, and publishing companies.

In addition to individual NetCruiser SLIP accounts for Windows users, the
Company offers shell accounts for customers employing other operating
systems such as UNIX, DOS, and Macintosh. For businesses, NETCOM provides
high-speed dedicated connections to its extensive network. When combined
with no-cost customized NetCruiser client software, these network links
allow companies to leverage the Internet to conduct business over their
own "virtual" network.

About NETCOM

Founded in 1988, NETCOM On-Line Communication Services, Inc. provides
high-quality, low-cost, nationwide Internet access over a proprietary
high-speed digital network. A public company since December 1994, NETCOM
has experienced substantial growth in both its subscriber base, currently
at over 150,000, and the number of direct access points by aggressively
building a nationwide network. Because NETCOM operates its own TCP/IP
network, the backbone technology of the Internet, NetCruiser users benefit
from a stable, reliable network at low prices, in addition to a friendly
Windows-based user interface.

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