Internet America Acquires My Linux ISP

Dallas, November 2, 2004 (www.internetamerica.com) - Internet America, Inc., an Internet service provider, announced that it has acquired the assets of My Linux ISP, a Houston, Texas based ISP primarily serving business customers.

"We are excited to be joining with Internet America to help realize our mission of providing high-quality Internet connectivity to consumers and businesses in the Texas market," said Brian Walters, My Linux ISP's owner.

Privately-held My Linux ISP was started in 1999 to provide Internet access solutions and related services to businesses and individuals looking for a high-quality service provider.

My Linux ISP currently provides high-speed Internet access to approximately 1,500 residential and corporate customers. As part of the acquisition, Brian Walters, My Linux ISP's founder, will become the Director of Operations - Houston for Internet America.

"I am excited to work with Brian to more aggressively grow the Houston market for Internet America, PDQ.net, and My Linux ISP," said Billy Ladin, CEO of Internet America.

This acquisition is the third one announced by Internet America in the last 60 days. Acquiring My Linux ISP is in keeping with Internet America's newly announced strategy to focus on acquiring ISPs in the region with loyal customer bases who can take advantage of the economies of scale that Internet America can provide for their operations.

Internet America is a leading Internet service provider primarily serving the Texas market. Based in Dallas, Internet America offers businesses and individuals a full range of Internet services, including wireless broadband, dedicated high-speed access, dial-up access, DSL, Web hosting and self-managed server options. Internet America focuses on the speed and quality of its Internet services and its commitment to providing excellent customer care. Additional information on Internet America is available on the Company's Web site at http://www.internetamerica.com.