Access one Nominated for the better business bureau's prestigious 12th annual Torch award for marketplace ethics

Chicago, IL –October 1, 2008 – Access One, Inc., is proud to announce its nomination for the Better Business Bureau’s 12th Annual Torch Award for Marketplace ethics. Every year, the BBB recognizes five businesses with a longstanding reputation for displaying high ethical standards towards their customers, suppliers, employees, and communities. Nominations are anonymous and supported by corporate mission statements, testimonials, advertising, marketing material, and other supporting documents reflecting the nominees’ dedication to marketplace ethics. Based on the submitted criteria, Torch award nominees are evaluated by an independent prestigious panel of judges representing the business and academic community.

     Access One has not only been a proud member of the BBB and recipient of the BBB Complaint free award for consecutive years, the company has also been the telecom provider of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois for over seven years. With a mission “To be the leader in advancing marketplace trust”, The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a system of over 120 independent local chapters supporting businesses and consumers to resolve complaints and keep the public informed.

     After fifteen successful years in business, Access One has proven to be the telecommunications provider that sets the industry standard for unrivaled service, quality and stability. Access One boasts high-quality voice, data, Internet and value-added services to business customers nationwide, along with outstanding customer relations and support. Access One Chief Executive Officer, Brian Barkley, and President, Mark Jozwiak, continue to grow and develop the company based on the same ethical principles it was founded on 15 years ago and will continue to execute their business values and standards to benefit their customers and business partners.

Founded in 1993, Access One, Inc. is an industry leading telecommunications provider that specializes in local and long distance voice, data and Internet while providing legendary customer support.  Access One provides service to medium-sized and large businesses nationwide. For further information, visit the Access One website at http:// www.accessoneinc.com.

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