The Telephone Connection, Inc. Achieves "Small and Medium Business Expert" Distinction from Avaya

For Immediate Release: 05-May-2006

Austin, TX. - The Telephone Connection, Inc. announced today that it has been designated as a "Small and Medium Business (SMB) Expert" by Avaya Inc. (NYSE:AV), a leading global provider of business communications software, systems and services.

To achieve ranking as "SMB Expert," certified resellers who are part of Avaya`s Business Partner program must ensure their account executives and systems engineers demonstrate proficiency in core areas that include customer support, technology knowledge and expertise, sales revenues and marketing support.

The program is the first such specialized ranking established by Avaya for North America certified resellers in its Business Partner program who serve the SMB market. It includes training that focuses on IP telephony and Avaya solutions, sales and technical training on Avaya IP Office, one of Avaya`s leading IP telephony solutions for small and medium businesses. IP Office is a secure, intelligent, and easy-to-use converged voice and data system designed especially for small and medium businesses. Avaya has sold 85,000 IP Office solutions to companies around the world.

The Telephone Connection, Inc. sells Avaya communications systems, design and implementation services to businesses in Central Texas and across the nation.