form10qsb.htm


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC. 20549

FORM 10-QSB

(Mark One)

T QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2008

£ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________ to _________


COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-22636



RAPID LINK, INCORPORATED
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE
 
75-2461665
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


5408 N. 99th Street; Omaha, NE   68134
(Address of principal executive offices)

(402) 392-7561
(Issuer’s telephone number)


 
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x   No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

As of June 9, 2008, there were 69,835,422 shares of registrant’s common stock, par value $.001 per share, outstanding.
________________________________________________________

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes o No x
 


 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

RAPID LINK, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)

   
April 30,
2008
   
October 31,
2007
 
ASSETS
           
             
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 505,559     $ 496,306  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $47,555 and $53,584,   respectively
    1,101,789       1,090,954  
Prepaid expenses
    16,623       36,537  
Other current assets
    152,573       200,809  
Total current assets
    1,776,544       1,824,606  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    897,370       273,390  
Customer lists, net
    2,179,751       2,536,400  
Goodwill
    3,517,740       3,107,062  
Other assets
    161,986       98,032  
Deferred financing fees, net
    365,339       -  
                 
Total assets
  $ 8,898,730     $ 7,839,490  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
               
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 1,561,682     $ 2,319,099  
Accrued interest
    278,208       227,037  
Other accrued liabilities
    568,903       617,454  
Deferred revenue
    199,033       66,113  
Deposits and other payables
    77,896       77,106  
Capital lease obligations, current portion
    291,793       -  
Convertible notes payable, current portion, net of debt discount of $0 and $151,515, respectively
    42,500       1,690,985  
Convertible notes payable to related parties, current portion
    -       1,000,000  
Related party notes payable, current portion
    -       50,000  
Notes payable, current portion
    129,588       -  
Net current liabilities from discontinued operations
    -       1,162,000  
Total current liabilities
    3,149,603       7,209,794  
                 
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion
    146,450       -  
Convertible notes payable, net of current portion
    2,401,277       1,201,277  
Convertible notes payable to related parties, net of current portion
    3,240,000       2,240,000  
Notes payable, net of current portion, net of debt discount of $344,944 and $0, respectively
    1,758,548       -  
Total liabilities
    10,695,878       10,651,071  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Shareholders’ deficit:
               
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding
    -       -  
Common stock, $.001 par value; 175,000,000 shares authorized; 69,847,444 and 65,161,544 shares issued and 69,835,422 and 65,149,522 shares outstanding at April  30, 2008 and October 31, 2007, respectively
        69,848           65,162  
Additional paid-in capital
    49,796,773       48,976,402  
Accumulated deficit
    (51,608,899 )     (51,798,275 )
Treasury stock, at cost; 12,022 shares
    (54,870 )     (54,870 )
Total shareholders' deficit
    (1,797,148 )     (2,811,581 )
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit
  $ 8,898,730     $ 7,839,490  

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements

 
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RAPID LINK, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)


   
Three Months
Ended April 30,
   
Six Months
Ended April 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
                         
Revenues
  $ 3,450,350     $ 3,720,098     $ 7,463,829     $ 8,173,075  
                                 
Costs and expenses:
                               
Costs of revenues
    2,323,353       2,561,496       5,039,124       5,950,264  
Sales and marketing
    193,406       307,391       426,293       619,916  
General and administrative
    1,063,053       841,698       1,880,754       1,857,316  
Depreciation and amortization
    268,432       235,619       486,721       478,143  
      3,848,244       3,946,204       7,832,892       8,905,639  
                                 
Operating loss
    (397,894 )     (226,106 )     (369,063 )     (732,564 )
                                 
Other income (expense):
                               
Noncash financing expense
    (79,928 )     (284,473 )     (234,117 )     (660,630 )
Interest expense
    (74,418 )     (70,669 )     (138,903 )     (141,893 )
Related party interest expense
    (64,800 )     (58,491 )     (130,069 )     (140,848 )
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)
    (2,796 )     2,442       (472 )     3,950  
Other
    -       -       -       2,103  
      (221,942 )     (411,191 )     (503,561 )     (937,318 )
                                 
Loss from continuing operations
    (619,836 )     (637,297 )     (872,624 )     (1,669,882 )
                                 
Discontinued operations
                               
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations
    1,062,000       -       1,062,000       -  
                                 
Net income (loss)
  $ 442,164     $ (637,297 )   $ 189,376     $ (1,669,882 )
                                 
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share:
                               
                                 
Loss per share from continuing operations
  $ (.01 )   $ (.01 )   $ (.02 )   $ (.03 )
Income per share from discontinued operations
    .02       -       .02       -  
Net income (loss) per share
  $ .01     $ (.01 )   $ -     $ (.03 )
                                 
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    66,987,044       51,750,419       66,058,187       51,455,385  

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements

 
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RAPID LINK, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)

   
Six Months
Ended April 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 189,376     $ (1,669,882 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Noncash financing expense
    234,117       660,630  
Depreciation and amortization
    486,721       478,143  
Bad debt expense
    7,726       60,000  
Loss on disposal of property and equipment
    -       10,061  
Share-based compensation expense
    17,397       11,850  
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations
    (1,062,000 )     -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition
               
Accounts receivable
    117,702       221,600  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    19,914       125,746  
Other assets
    (1,285 )     30,183  
Accounts payable
    (1,052,458 )     225,935  
Accrued liabilities
    248,410       236,208  
Deferred revenue
    98,336       31,725  
Deposits and other payables
    791       6,291  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (695,253 )     428,490  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases of property and equipment
    (36,455 )     (3,094 )
Cash received in acquisition
    25,396       -  
Advances to One Ring
    (130,000 )     -  
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
    -       300  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (141,059 )     (2,794 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from notes payable
    1,800,000       -  
Proceeds from sale of common stock
    120,000       -  
Payments of financing fees
    (375,778 )     -  
Payments on convertible notes
    (600,000 )     -  
Payment on notes payable
    (753 )     -  
Payments on related party notes
    (50,000 )     (35,864 )
Reduction of bank overdrafts
    -       (101,097 )
Payments on capital leases
    (47,904 )     -  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    845,565       (136,961 )
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    9,253       288,735  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    496,306       30,136  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 505,559     $ 318,871  

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements

 
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RAPID LINK, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)

NOTE 1 – NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Nature of Business

Rapid Link, Incorporated, a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “Rapid Link” or the “Company”), have served as facilities-based, communication companies providing various forms of voice and data services to customers around the world.  Rapid Link provides a multitude of communication services targeted to small and medium sized businesses, as well as individual consumers.  These services include the transmission of voice and data traffic over public and private networks.  The Company also sells foreign and domestic termination of voice traffic into the wholesale market.  To insure optimal quality and redundancy, the Company utilizes a variety of transport technologies including the Public Switched Telecommunications Network, the Internet, and wholly-owned network facilities to transport communications services.

The Company has shifted its product focus to provide a variety of voice and data services over its own facilities using alternative access methods. These services include local and long distance calling, internet access, and wholesale services to carriers.  Because of the advanced technology and management expertise acquired in the acquisition of One Ring Networks during the second quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company plans to build an extensive hybrid fiber wireless (HFW) network allowing its customers to access services without relying on the local exchange carrier (LEC).  The Company’s strategy includes providing service via its own facilities to insure reliable delivery of its current and future services.  Fixed wireless technology allows for swift and cost efficient deployment of high speed networks.  The Company will utilize WiMAX and other carrier-grade equipment operating in microwave and millimeter-wave spectrum bands.  Through organic growth and acquisitions in targeted areas, the Company believes it will possess a strategic advantage over carriers that do not provide their own network access.  The Company believes that its strategy of “owning” the customer by providing the service directly, rather than utilizing the networks of others, is key to its success.  This strategy insures that the Company can provide its bundled products and communication services without the threat of compromised service quality, and at significant cost savings when compared with other technologies.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited financial data for the three and six months ended April 30, 2008 and 2007 have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended October 31, 2007.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the three and six months ended April 30, 2008 and 2007 have been made.  The results of operations for the three and six months ended April 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the expected operating results for the full year.  Certain reclassifications have been made to conform prior year data to the current year presentation.

 
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Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Estimates and Assumptions

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Financial Condition

The Company is subject to various risks in connection with the operation of its business including, among other things, (i) changes in external competitive market factors, (ii) inability to satisfy anticipated working capital or other cash requirements, (iii) changes in the availability of transmission facilities, (iv) changes in the Company's business strategy or an inability to execute its strategy due to unanticipated changes in the market, (v) various competitive factors that may prevent the Company from competing successfully in the marketplace, and (vi) the Company's lack of liquidity and limited ability or inability to raise additional capital.

At April 30, 2008, the Company improved its working capital deficit approximately $4 million from October 31, 2007.  The Company’s working capital deficit at April 30, 2008 and October 31, 2007 were approximately $1.4 million and $5.4 million, respectively.  For the three and six months ended April 30, 2008, the Company’s net income was approximately $442,164 and $189,376, on revenues of $3.5 million and $7.5 million, respectively.  Included in net income for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2008 was a gain on disposal of discontinued operations of approximately $1 million.

The Company’s operating history makes it difficult to accurately assess its general prospects in the broadband wireless internet sector of the Diversified Communication Services industry and the effectiveness of its business strategy.  As of the date of this report, most of the Company’s revenues are not derived from broadband internet services.  Instead, the Company generated most of its revenues from retail fixed-line and wholesale communication services.  In addition, the Company has limited meaningful historical financial data upon which to forecast its future sales and operating expenses.  The Company’s future performance will also be subject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors.  Accordingly, the Company cannot assure that it will successfully implement its business strategy or that its actual future cash flows from operations will be sufficient to satisfy debt obligations and working capital needs.

 
NOTE 2 - ACQUISITION OF ONE RING NETWORKS, INC.

On March 28, 2008, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of One Ring Networks, Inc. ("One Ring") for consideration of 3,885,448 common shares and 114,552 warrants valued at $319,393.  Additional contingent consideration can be attained with certain performance objectives being achieved.  The value of the issued stock was determined to be $306,986 and was calculated using the average quoted price of $0.08 per share, which approximates the average trading value as quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board for the three days before and three days after March 28, 2008.  In addition, the Company issued 114,552 warrants to purchase common stock at $.12 per share valued at $12,407.  The fair value of the warrants was determined on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions: applicable risk-free interest rate based on the current treasury-bill interest rate of 4.14%; volatility factor of the expected market price of the Company's common stock of 1.65; and a life of the warrants of five years.

 
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Additional contingent consideration consists of the issuance of Rapid Link common stock (“Secondary Shares”), which shall be delivered to the One Ring stockholders within five (5) days of the 1 year anniversary of the closing date provided that One Ring’s gross monthly retail billed revenues from all sources are at least $1,500,000 for the calendar year ending one year from the closing date (“Yearly Revenues”).  1333 Secondary Shares will be issued for every $1,000 of gross billed and collectable Yearly Revenues, up to a maximum of 4 million shares.

The Company acquired the following net assets from One Ring:

Tangible assets acquired:
     
Property and equipment
  $ 213,868  
Capital lease equipment
    379,765  
Accounts receivable and other
    202,371  
Cash
    25,396  
      821,401  
Customer list
    15,601  
Goodwill
    410,678  
Total assets acquired
    1,247,680  
         
Liabilities assumed:
       
Accounts payable
    (295,041 )
Accrued liabilities and other
    (219,453 )
Notes payable
    (34,028 )
Capital lease obligations
    (379,765 )
Total liabilities assumed
    (928,287 )
         
Net assets acquired
  $ 319,393  

The purpose of the One Ring acquisition was to acquire an existing carrier class network, and an experienced management team.  Through this effort, we further evolve our goal of becoming a provider of communication services via fixed wireless and fiber optic transport of voice and data.  The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.  The customer list will be amortized over its useful life of two years.  The purchase price allocated to customer list was determined by management's estimates of the value associated with each acquired customer.  Goodwill represents the excess of consideration given over the fair value of assets acquired.  The goodwill acquired may not be amortized for federal income tax purposes.  The results of operations of One Ring are included in the Company’s results of operations from March 31, 2008, the effective date of the acquisition.

Unaudited Pro Forma Summary Information

The following unaudited pro forma summary approximates the consolidated results of operations as if the One Ring acquisition had occurred as of November 1, 2006, after giving effect to certain adjustments, including amortization of specifically identifiable intangibles and interest expense.  The pro forma financial information does not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had the transactions taken place at the beginning of the period presented or of future results of operations.

   
Three Months
Ended
April 30, 2008
   
Three Months
Ended
April 30, 2007
   
Six Months
Ended
April 30, 2008
   
Six Months
Ended
April 30, 2007
 
Revenues
  $ 3,689,175     $ 4,078,336     $ 8,060,892     $ 8,889,551  
Net income (loss)
  $ 209,457     $ (986,357 )   $ (392,391 )   $ (2,368,003 )
Basic and diluted net loss per share
  $ -     $ (.02 )   $ (.01 )   $ (.04 )
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding (basic and diluted)
      66,987,044         55,636,319         69,303,554         55,341,285  

 
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NOTE 3 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company adopted SFAS No. 123R “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”) as of November 1, 2006.  In March 2005, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") 107, "Share-Based Payment”, which does not modify any of SFAS 123R's conclusions or requirements, but rather includes recognition, measurement and disclosure guidance for companies as they implement SFAS 123R.
 
All of the Company's existing share-based compensation awards have been determined to be equity awards.  Under the modified prospective transition method, the Company is required to recognize noncash compensation costs for the portion of share-based awards that are outstanding as of November 1, 2006 for which the requisite service has not been rendered (i.e. nonvested awards) as the requisite service is rendered on or after that date.  The compensation cost is based on the grant date fair value of those awards, with grant date fair value currently being estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, a pricing model acceptable under SFAS 123R.  The Company is recognizing compensation cost relating to the nonvested portion of those awards in the consolidated financial statements beginning with the date on which SFAS 123R is adopted, through the end of the requisite service period.  SFAS 123R requires that forfeitures be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.  Under the modified prospective transition method, the consolidated financial statements are unchanged for periods prior to adoption and the pro forma disclosure previously required for those prior periods will continue to be required to the extent those amounts differ from the amounts in the consolidated statement of operations.
 
Effective November 1, 2006, the Company accounts for equity instruments issued to non-employees in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R and Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") Issue No. 96-18, "Accounting for Equity Instruments That Are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services.”  All transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable.  The measurement date of the fair value of the equity instrument issued is the earlier of the date on which the counterparty's performance is complete or the date on which it is probable that performance will occur.
 
Noncash share-based compensation costs recorded in general and administrative expenses during the three and six months ended April 30, 2008 were $8,794 and $17,397, respectively.  Noncash share-based compensation costs recorded in general and administrative expenses during the three and six months ended April 30, 2007 were $5,860 and $11,850, respectively.

During the six months ended April 30, 2008, there were no stock options granted, exercised or cancelled.  The Company issues new shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options.

As of April 30, 2008, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options was $39,348, and the weighted average over which it will be recognized is 3.66 years.
 
 
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NOTE 4 - CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES, NOTES PAYABLE AND CAPITAL LEASES, INCLUDING RELATED PARTY NOTES
 
The Company has various debt and capital lease obligations as of April 30, 2008, including amounts due to independent institutions and related parties.  The Company modified its debt structure in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 by entering into a series of financing agreements.  Descriptions of the Company’s debt obligations are included below.  The following tables summarize outstanding debt as of April 30, 2008:
 
 Information as of April 30, 2008
 
Brief Description of Debt
 
Balance
   
Int. Rate
 
Due Date
 
Discount
   
Net
 
Notes payable, current
                         
Vehicles
  $ 9,588       7.02 %
4/30/2009
    -     $ 9,588  
Global Telecom Solutions
    120,000       5.00 %
4/30/2009
    -       120,000  
Convertible notes, current
    42,500       10 %
2/28/2008
    -       42,500  
Capital lease obligations, current
    291,793       8 %
4/30/2009
    -       291,793  
Notes payable, less current portion
                                 
Vehicles
    23,689       7.02 %
11/1/2012
    -       23,689  
GTS-Orion
    279,803       5.00 %
4/30/2012
    -       279,803  
Valens II Term A
    1,800,000       10 %
3/31/2011
    344,944       1,455,056  
Convertible notes, long-term
               
 
               
GC-Conote
    600,000       10.08 %
6/30/2011
    -       600,000  
GCA-Debenture
    630,333       6 %
6/30/2011
    -       630,333  
GCA-Debenture
    570,944       6 %
6/30/2011
    -       570,944  
Trident-Debenture
    600,000       10 %
6/30/2011
    -       600,000  
Convertible notes payable to related parties, long-term
    3,240,000       8.00 %
6/30/2011
    -       3,240,000  
Capital lease obligations, less current portion
    146,450       8.00 %
9/30/2010
    -       146,450  

Debt and capital lease obligations as of April 30, 2008 are due as follows:

   
Within 1 year
   
1-4 years
   
Total
 
Debt and capital lease obligations
  $ 463,881     $ 7,291,219     $ 7,755,100  


Notes Payable

On March 28, 2008, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of One Ring Networks, Inc., which included the assumption of two notes for vehicles.  The principal balance of these two notes at April 30, 2008 was $17,272 and $16,005, respectively.

On April 30, 2008, the Company entered into a four-year financing agreement with Global Telecom Solutions (“GTS-Orion”) in the principal amount of $399,809.  The agreement calls for monthly payments of $10,000 and interest accrues at 5% per annum.  Previously, the Company carried an accrued liability for carrier costs payable to GTS-Orion and reclassified this liability to notes payable per the agreement dated April 30, 2008.

Valens II Term A Note

Effective March 31, 2008, the Company modified its debt structure by entering into a Security Agreement with L.V. Administrative Services, Inc. (“L.V.”) and certain lenders (“Lenders”) including Valens U.S. SPV I (“Valens”), and Valens Offshore SPV II Corp. (“Valens II”).  LV acts as administrative and collateral agent for the Lenders.  Upon the signing of the Security Agreement, Valens II provided the Company with $1,800,000 of gross financing, and the Company issued Valens II a 10% Secured Term A Note (“Valens II Term A”) in the principal amount of $1,800,000.

 
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The Company issued Valens II a Common Stock Purchase Warrant to purchase 5,625,000 common shares at $0.01 per share.  These warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions:  applicable risk-free interest rate based on the current treasury-bill interest rate of 4.14%; volatility factor of the expected market price of the Company's common stock of 1.65; and a life of the warrants of five years.  The relative fair value of the warrants of $354,799 was recorded as a debt discount.  This debt discount is being amortized over the term of the Valens Term A note.  The Company recognized $9,855 of expense associated with these warrants in the second quarter of fiscal year 2008.  In addition, the Company incurred legal, professional, and administrative costs associated with the Valens II Security Agreement, which resulted in $375,778 of deferred financing fees, of which $10,438 was expensed as noncash financing fees during the second quarter of fiscal 2008.

Interest accrues under the Term A Note at 10% per annum and is payable monthly commencing April 1, 2008.  Amortizing payments of principal shall commence on October 1, 2009 of $85,000 per month, plus accrued interest and any other fees then due.  The Valens II Term A Note matures on March 31, 2011.  The Company may prepay the Valens Term A Note by paying 110% of the outstanding principal and repaying all amounts owed under the Security Agreement and all ancillary documents.

The Lenders have also agreed to provide additional debt financings upon the occurrence of subsequent events, including the Company’s asset purchase of iBroadband Networks, Inc., a Texas corporation, and iBroadband of Texas, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“iBroadband Companies”).  Valens II has agreed to purchase from the Company a 10% Secured Term B Note in the principal amount of $1.5 million and a Warrant to purchase common shares of the Company’s stock at $0.01 per share for a total purchase price of $1.5 million.  The number of shares subject to the Warrant will equal 25% of the Term B Note, divided by the then current stock trading price.  

GC-Conote

During the three and six months ended April 30, 2008, the Company amortized $37,879 and $151,515, respectively, of the debt discount relating to the GC-Conote.  The unamortized debt discount at April 30, 2008 was $0.

On March 31, 2008, Global Capital Funding Group, LP (“Global”), which is the holder of the GC Conote, modified its debt structure with the Company by entering into a Subordination Agreement with L.V., acting as agent for itself and the Lenders.  The agreement calls for the GC-Conote to become subordinate to the Valens II Term A note.  In addition, GCA extended the maturity date of the two debentures to June 30, 2011.  In consideration, the Company made a principal payment of $600,000 on the GC-Conote and agreed to pay Global the principal sum of $420,000 upon closing of the Valens II Term B note; with the remainder of the outstanding principal amount of $180,000, which shall not accrue interest after March 31, 2008, to be converted into the common stock of the Company in accordance with the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of November 8, 2002.

GCA Debentures

As of April 30, 2008, GCA Strategic Investment Fund Limited (“GCA”) held two Company debentures having principal amounts of $630,333 and 570,944, respectively.  On March 31, 2008, GCA modified its debt structure with the Company by entering into a Subordination Agreement with L.V., which acted as agent for itself and for the Lenders.  The agreement called for the GCA debentures to become subordinate to the Valens II Term A note.  In addition, GCA extended the maturity date of the two debentures to June 30, 2011.

 
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Trident Debenture

During the second quarter of fiscal 2007, Trident Growth Fund L.P. (“Trident”) extended the $600,000 debenture with an original due date of March 8, 2007 maturity date to March 8, 2008.  In connection with extension, the Company issued Trident additional warrants to purchase 60,000 shares of the Company’s stock at $.10 per share during the second quarter of fiscal 2008.  The fair value of the warrants of $3,586 was determined on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions: applicable risk-free interest rate based on the current treasury-bill interest rate of 4.5%; dividend yield of 0%; volatility factor of the expected market price of the Company's common stock of 2.95, and an expected life of the warrants of four years.  The Company recognized $3,586 of expense associated with the warrants during the second quarter of fiscal 2008.

On March 31, 2008, Trident Growth Fund L.P. (“Trident”) modified its debt structure with the Company by entering into a Subordination Agreement with L.V., which acted as agent for itself and for the Lenders.  The agreement called for the Trident Debenture to become subordinate to the Valens II Term A note.  In addition, Trident agreed to extend the maturity date of the principal amount of the $600,000 debenture to June 30, 2011.  In consideration for the subordination and maturity date extension, the Company issued Trident a Common Stock Purchase Warrant to purchase 60,000 common shares of the Company’s stock at $0.07 per share.  The fair value of the warrants of $4,503 was determined on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions: applicable risk-free interest rate based on the current treasury-bill interest rate of 4.14%; volatility factor of the expected market price of the Company's common stock of 1.65; and an expected life of the warrants of five years.  The Company recognized $4,503 of expense associated with the warrants during the second quarter of fiscal 2008.

Related Party Notes

On May 5, 2006, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of Telenational Communications, Inc. (“Telenational”) for $4,809,750, including acquisition costs of $50,000.  The purchase consideration included a contingent cash payment in the amount of $500,000 and 19,175,000 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $3,259,750.  On October 31, 2007, the contingent purchase price consideration was converted to a convertible demand note payable to Apex Acquisitions, Inc. ("Apex”) Apex in the amount of $500,000.  The Company President and Chief Financial Officer is the majority stockholder of Apex.

On March 31, 2008, Apex entered into a Subordination Agreement with L.V., which acted as agent for itself and for the Lenders.  The agreement called for the Apex demand note to become subordinate to the Valens II Term A note.  In addition, Apex agreed to amend the note by stipulating a maturity date of June 30, 2011.  The outstanding balance of the Apex Note was $500,000 at April 30, 2008.

On October 31, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement, which modified its debt structure with Apex.  The agreement calls for the outstanding note due in November of 2007 payable to Apex to be extended to November 1, 2009.  The note was also modified to allow for the balance to be convertible to common stock at market pricing.  The outstanding balance of the Apex Note, including $120,000 of accrued interest that was rolled into the note, was $1,120,000 at October 31, 2007 and April 30, 2008.

On March 31, 2008, Apex entered into a Subordination Agreement with L.V., which acted as agent for itself and for the Lenders.  The agreement called for the Apex demand note to become subordinate to the Valens II Term A note.  In addition, Apex agreed to amend the note by stipulating a maturity date of June 30, 2011.  The outstanding balance of the Apex Notes was $1,120,000 at April 30, 2008.

On October 31, 2007, $50,000 of debentures including $65,889 of accrued interest was transferred by the debenture holders to John Jenkins, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  These amounts, along with a $300,000 related party demand note including accrued interest of $84,111, were rolled into a $500,000 convertible demand note payable to Mr. Jenkins.

 
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On March 31, 2008, Mr. Jenkins entered into a Subordination Agreement with L.V., which acted as agent for itself and for the Lenders.  The agreement called for Mr. Jenkins’ demand note to become subordinate to the Valens II Term A note.  In addition, Mr. Jenkins agreed to amend the note by stipulating a maturity date of June 30, 2011.  The outstanding balance of Mr. Jenkins debenture was $500,000 at April 30, 2008.

On October 31, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement, which modified its debt structure with the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Jenkins.  The agreement calls for the outstanding note due in February of 2008 payable to John Jenkins to be extended to November 1, 2009.  The outstanding balance of these notes payable to Mr. Jenkins, including $241,000 of accrued interest that was rolled into the note, was $1,120,000 at October 31, 2007 and April 30, 2008.

On March 31, 2008, Mr. Jenkins entered into a Subordination Agreement with L.V., which acted as agent for itself and for the Lenders.  The agreement called for Mr. Jenkins’ note to become subordinate to the Valens II Term A note.  In addition, Mr. Jenkins agreed to amend the note by stipulating a maturity date of June 30, 2011.  The outstanding balance of Mr. Jenkins’ Notes was $1,120,000 at April 30, 2008.

Capital Lease Obligations

On November 1, 2007, the Company entered into a five-year lease agreement with Graybar Financial Services (“Graybar”) and acquired equipment valued at approximately $52,968.  The agreement calls for monthly payments of approximately $1,058.  The lease contains a provision that entitles the Company to purchase the equipment for $1 at the end of the lease term.

On April 23, 2008, the Company entered into a four-year lease agreement with Graybar Financial Services and acquired equipment valued at approximately $53,514.  The agreement calls for monthly payments of approximately $1,289.  The lease contains a provision that entitles the Company to purchase the equipment for $1 at the end of the lease term.

On March 31, 2008, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of One Ring Networks, Inc. ("One Ring"), which included all of One Ring’s capital lease agreements with Farnam Street Financial, Inc. (“Farnam”) and NorCal Capital, Inc. (“NorCal”).  The Company accounts for these leases in accordance with SFAS No. 13 “Accounting for Leases”.  Descriptions of these lease obligations, including the lease obligations with Graybay are included below.  The following table summarizes the Company’s outstanding capital lease obligations as of April 30, 2008:

Information as of April 30, 2008
 
Brief Description of Capital Lease
 
Equipment Value
 
Lease Term Ends
 
Monthly Payment
   
Capital Lease Obligations
 
 
Short-term
   
Long-term
 
Graybar-1
  $ 52,868  
12/07/2012
  $ 1,058     $ 9,262     $ 38,902  
Graybar-2
    53,514  
04/23/2012
    1,289       11,904       39,371  
Farnam-1
    13,366  
06/01/2008
    6,705       6,705       -  
Farnam-2
    101,152  
09/01/2008
    17,140       84,572       -  
Farnam-3
    56,216  
08/01/2008
    3,691       41,874       11,001  
Farnam-4
    83,391  
11/01/2008
    4,899       54,842       24,173  
Farnam-5
    90,367  
12/01/2008
    4,809       53,126       33,003  
NorCal-1
    30,647  
10/01/2008
    5,022       25,795       -  
NorCal-2
    4,626  
09/01/2008
    937       3,713       -  
                      $ 291,793     $ 146,450  

 
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NOTE 5 – GAIN ON DISPOSAL OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

During fiscal 2004, the Company determined, based on final written communications with the State of Texas, that it had a liability for sales taxes (including penalties and interest) totaling $1.1 million.  On August 5, 2005, the State of Texas filed a lawsuit in the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Austin, Texas against the Company.  The lawsuit requests payment of approximately $1.162 million, including penalties and for state and local sales tax.  The sales tax amount due is attributable to audit findings of the State of Texas for the years 1995 to 1999 associated with Canmax Retail Systems (“Canmax”), a former operating subsidiary of ours, which provided retail automation software and related services to the retail petroleum and convenience store industries.

Effective April 30, 2008, the Company entered into a settlement agreement and release with the State of Texas (“State”) whereby the State released the Company, with the exception of Canmax, from any and all claims related to the sales tax liability with the State.  In consideration for the release, the Company paid the State $100,000 during the second quarter of fiscal 2008.

Effective April 30, 2008, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to sell Canmax to a third party for a nominal fee.  The sale of Canmax resulted in a gain of $1,062,000, which was classified as a gain on disposal of discontinued operations in the accompanying statement of operations.

NOTE 6 – COMMON STOCK AND WARRANTS

On June 15, 2007, the Company entered into a series of agreements with Westside Capital, LLC whereby the Company sold 357,143 shares of the Company's common stock to Westside Capital for a purchase price of $25,000 and issued to Westside Capital Common Stock Purchase Warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase up to an additional 50,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock ("Warrant Shares") at exercise prices as follows: 20,000,000 Warrant Shares exercisable at $0.10 per share (Warrant "A"); 15,000,000 Warrant Shares exercisable at $0.20 per share (Warrant "B"); and 15,000,000 Warrant Shares exercisable at $0.30 per share (Warrant "C"). The Warrants vest in 4,000,000 share increments at such time as the previous increment has been fully exercised with the exception of the first 4,000,000 increment which vested immediately, resulting in the recognition of approximately $71,000 of expense.  Should the Company not receive cumulative gross proceeds of at least three million dollars ($3,000,000) in the form of equity, debt, any other injection of capital into the Company, or any combination thereof from Westside Capital or from sources introduced by Westside Capital by February 24, 2008, then all outstanding Warrants shall expire.  On February 24, 2008, the 4,000,000 warrants issued to Westside Capital expired.  There are no other warrants that will be issued now or in the future associated with this transaction.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company issued 800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for $120,000.

NOTE 7 - BUSINESS AND CREDIT CONCENTRATIONS

During the second quarter of fiscal 2008, one customer in Europe accounted for revenues of approximately $673,690, or 20% of the Company's total revenues of $3,450,350.  During the same period in fiscal 2008, two of the Company's suppliers accounted for approximately 16% and 25%, respectively, of the Company's total costs of revenues. At April 30, 2008 and October 31, 2007, one customer accounted for 12% and 10%, respectively, of the Company's trade accounts receivable.

 
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The Company provided services to one customer who accounted for 29% of overall revenues during the first quarter of fiscal 2007.  During the first quarter of fiscal 2007, 29% of the Company's revenues were generated from customers in the Netherlands.  During the same period in fiscal 2007, two of the Company's suppliers accounted for approximately 33% and 19%, respectively, of the Company's total costs of revenues.

Due to the highly competitive nature of the telecommunications business, the Company believes that the loss of any carrier would not have a long-term material impact on its business.

NOTE 8 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings

The Company, from time to time, may be subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business, including claims of alleged infringement of trademarks and other intellectual property of third parties by the Company.  Such claims, even if not meritorious, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources.

Cygnus Telecommunications Technology, LLC.  On June 12, 2001, Cygnus Telecommunications Technology, LLC ("Cygnus"), filed a patent infringement suit (case no. 01-6052) in the United States District Court, Central District of California, with respect to the Company's "international re-origination" technology. On March 29, 2007 the United States District Court in San Jose, California ruled that all Cygnus “international re-origination” patents are invalid, and dismissed all cases against Rapid Link (fka Dial Thru International Corporation) and related parties. Cygnus is appealing to a higher court.

State of Texas.  During fiscal 2004, the Company determined, based on final written communications with the State of Texas, that it had a liability for sales taxes (including penalties and interest) totaling $1.1 million.  On August 5, 2005, the State of Texas filed a lawsuit in the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Austin, Texas against the Company.  The lawsuit requests payment of approximately $1.162 million, including penalties and for state and local sales tax.  The sales tax amount due is attributable to audit findings of the State of Texas for the years 1995 to 1999 associated with Canmax Retail Systems, a former operating subsidiary of ours, which provided retail automation software and related services to the retail petroleum and convenience store industries.

Effective April 30, 2008, the Company entered into a settlement agreement and release with the State of Texas (“State”) whereby the State released the Company and its subsidiaries, with the exception of Canmax, from any and all claims related to the sales tax liability with the State.  In consideration for the release, the Company paid the State $100,000 during the second quarter of fiscal 2008.  Additionally, effective April 30, 2008, the Company sold Canmax.
 
ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report includes forward-looking statements, which are statements other than historical information or statements of current condition. Some forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of such terms as "expects,” "will,” "anticipates,” "estimates,” "believes,” "plans" and words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements relate to business plans, programs, trends, results of future operations, satisfaction of future cash requirements, funding of future growth, acquisition plans and other matters. In light of the risks and uncertainties inherent in all such projected matters, the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this report should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that our objectives or plans will be achieved or that our operating expectations will be realized. Revenues and results of operations are difficult to forecast and could differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements contained herein, including without limitation statements regarding our belief of the sufficiency of capital resources and our ability to compete in the telecommunications industry. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements for, among others, the following reasons: (a) increased competition from existing and new competitors using fixed wireless broadband technology to deliver internet and telecommunications services, (b) the relatively low barriers to entry for start-up companies using fixed wireless broadband technology to provide internet and telecommunications services, (c) the price-sensitive nature of consumer demand, (d) the relative lack of customer loyalty to any particular provider of voice and data services, (e) our dependence upon favorable pricing from our suppliers to compete in the diversified communication services industry, (f) increased consolidation in the telecommunications industry, which may result in larger competitors being able to compete more effectively, (g) failure to attract or retain key employees, (h) continuing changes in governmental regulations affecting the telecommunications industry and the Internet and (i) changing consumer demand, technological developments and industry standards that characterize the industry. For a discussion of these factors and others, please see "Risk Factors" below in this section of this report. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements made in this report or in any document or statement referring to this report.  In addition, we are not obligated, and do not intend, to update any forward-looking statements at any time unless an update is required by applicable securities laws.

 
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Overview

We are a facilities-based, Diversified Communication Services company providing various forms of voice, internet and data services to wholesale and retail customers throughout the world.  We offer a wide array of communication services targeted to individuals, enterprises and wholesale customers.  We continue to seek opportunities to grow our business through strategic acquisitions of fixed wireless, fiber and other diversified communication operators that complement our business model.  In order to support this growth, we will add key personnel who have demonstrated a proven track record of success in sales, marketing, and operations.

The Diversified Communication Services industry continues to evolve towards an increased emphasis on Ethernet based products and services.  We have focused our business towards these types of products and services for the last couple of years.  Furthermore, we believe the use of our networks, either as a stand alone solution or bundled with other IP products, provide our customers with the best possible communications experience.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2008, we acquired One Ring Networks, which operates one of the largest hybrid fiber optic and fixed wireless networks in the United States, and is one of the few carriers offering end-to-end communications and networking services.  This acquisition allows us to provide services to high average revenue per user customers via fixed wireless and fiber optic transport.  Typically, these customers are small to medium size businesses, enterprises, and carriers.  We recognize that these customers require a reliable and cost-effective voice solution.  Additionally, we offer an integrated product that includes local and long distance calling with internet access in order to satisfy this demand.  Concurrently, we remain focused on the growth of our internet offerings to residential customers in underserved areas.

 
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Critical Accounting Policies

This disclosure is based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  The preparation of these financial statements requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.  We base our estimates on historical experience and other assumptions that we believe to be proper and reasonable under the circumstances. We continually evaluate the appropriateness of estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  The following key accounting policies are impacted significantly by judgments, assumptions and estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

Long distance revenue

Revenues generated by international re-origination, domestic residential and enterprise long distance service, and international wholesale termination, which represent the primary sources of the Company’s revenues, are based on minutes of customer usage.  The Company records payments received in advance as deferred revenue until such services are provided.

Alternative access revenues

The acquisition of One Ring Networks further enhances the Company’s ability to provide services via fixed wireless and fiber optic transport.  Revenues generated through the sale of voice and data services via fixed wireless and fiber optic transport, which are an increasingly significant component of the Company’s revenues, are based on set capacity limits, and generally carry recurring monthly charges for up to three year contracted terms.  The Company records payments received in advance as deferred revenue until such services are provided.

Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable

We regularly monitor credit risk exposures in our accounts receivable and maintain a general allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical experience.  Our receivables are due from commercial enterprises and residential users in both domestic and international markets.  In estimating the necessary level of our allowance for doubtful accounts, we consider the aging of our customers’ accounts receivable and our estimation of each customer’s willingness and ability to pay amounts due, among other factors.  Should any of these factors change, the estimates made by management would also change, which in turn would impact the level of the Company's future provision for doubtful accounts.  Specifically, if the financial condition of the Company's customers were to deteriorate, affecting their ability to make payments, additional customer-specific provisions for doubtful accounts may be required.  We review our credit policies on a regular basis and analyze the risk of each prospective customer individually in order to minimize our risk.

Purchase Price Allocations and Impairment Testing

We account for our acquisitions using the purchase method of accounting.  This method requires that the acquisition cost be allocated to the assets and liabilities we acquired based on their fair values.  We make estimates and judgments in determining the fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities.  We base our determination on independent appraisal reports as well as our internal judgments based on the existing facts and circumstances.  We record goodwill when the consideration paid for an acquisition exceeds the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired.  If we were to use different judgments or assumptions, the amounts assigned to the individual assets or liabilities could be materially different.

 
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Long-lived assets, including the Company’s customer lists, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets might not be recoverable.  We assess our goodwill for impairment annually or more frequently if impairment indicators arise.  In order to properly complete these assessments, we rely on a number of factors, including operating results, business plans, and anticipated future cash flows.  Actual results that vary from these factors could have an impact on the amount of impairment, if any, which actually occurs.

Stock-Based Compensation

We have used stock grants and stock options to attract and retain directors and key executives and intend to use stock options in the future to attract, retain and reward employees for long-term service.

We account for these stock options under SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”).  In accordance with SFAS 123R, compensation cost is recognized for all share-based payments granted.  We have used the Black-Scholes valuation model to estimate fair value of our stock-based awards which requires various judgmental assumptions including estimating stock price volatility, forfeiture rates and expected life.  Our computation of expected volatility is based on a combination of historical and market-based implied volatility.  If any of the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model change significantly, stock-based compensation expense may differ materially in the future from that recorded in the current period.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for recording in the financial statements uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  Additionally, FIN 48 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, accounting in interim periods and disclosure requirements for uncertain tax positions.  The Company adopted FIN 48 on November 1, 2007, and has determined that FIN 48 does not significantly affect its consolidated financial condition or statement of operations.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”).  SFAS 157 defines fair value, established a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  SFAS 157 is generally effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 157 to significantly affect its consolidated financial condition or consolidated results of operations.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”, which allows companies the option to measure financial assets or liabilities at fair value and include unrealized gains and losses in net income rather than equity.  This becomes available when the Company adopts SFAS 157, which will be fiscal year 2009.  The Company is analyzing the expected impact from adopting this statement on its financial statements, but currently does not believe its adoption will have a significant impact on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(revised 2007), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141R”).  SFAS 141R will significantly change the accounting for business combinations in a number of areas including the treatment of contingent consideration, contingencies, acquisition costs, IPR&D and restructuring costs.  In addition, under SFAS 141R, changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowances and acquired income tax uncertainties in a business combination after the measurement period will impact income tax expense.  SFAS 141R is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and, as such, we will adopt this standard in fiscal 2010.  The Company has not yet determined the impact, if any, of SFAS 141R on its consolidated financial statements.

 
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Results of Operations

The following table set forth certain financial data and the percentage of total revenues of the Company for the periods indicated:


   
Three Months Ended April 30,
   
Six Months Ended April 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
Amount
   
% of
Rev.
   
Amount
   
% of
Rev.
   
Amount
   
% of
Rev.
   
Amount
   
% of
Rev.
 
                                                 
Revenues
  $ 3,450,350       100.0 %   $ 3,720,098       100.0 %   $ 7,463,829       100.0 %   $ 8,173,075       100.0 %
                                                                 
Costs and expenses:
                                                               
Costs of revenues
    2,323,353       67.3       2,561,496       68.9       5,039,124       67.5       5,950,264       72.8  
Sales and marketing
    193,406       5.6       307,391       8.3       426,293       5.7       619,916       7.6  
General and administrative
    1,063,053       30.8       841,698       22.6       1,880,754       25.2       1,857,316       22.7  
Depreciation and amortization
    268,432       7.8       235,619       6.3       486,721       6.5       478,143       5.9  
                                                                 
Total costs and expenses
    3,848,244       111.5       3,946,204       106.1       7,832,892       104.9       8,905,639       109.0  
                                                                 
Operating income (loss)
    (397,894 )     (11.5 )     (226,106 )     (6.1 )     (369,063 )     (4.9 )     (732,564 )     (9.0 )
                                                                 
Other income (expense):
                                                               
Noncash financing expense
    (79,928 )     (2.3 )     (284,473 )     (7.6 )     (234,117 )     (3.1 )     (660,630 )     (8.1 )
Interest expense
    (74,418 )     (2.2 )     (70,669 )     (1.9 )     (138,903 )     (1.9 )     (141,893 )     (1.7 )
Related party interest expense
    (64,800 )     (1.9 )     (58,491 )     (1.6 )     (130,069 )     (1.7 )     (140,848 )     (1.7 )
Other
    -       -       -       -       -       -       2,103       -  
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)
    (2,796 )     (0.1 )     2,442       0.1       (472 )     -       3,950       -  
                                                                 
Total other income (expense), net
    (221,942 )     (6.5 )     (411,191 )     (11.0 )     (503,561 )     (6.7 )     (937,318 )     (11.5 )
                                                                 
Net loss from continuing operations
  $ (619,836 )     (18.0 )   $ (637,297 )     (17.1 )   $ (872,624 )     (11.6 )   $ (1,669,882 )     (20.4 )
                                                                 
Discontinued operations:
                                                               
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations
  $ 1,062,000       30.8       -       -     $ 1,062,000       14.2       -       -  
                                                                 
Net income (loss)
  $ 442,164       12.8 %   $ (637,297 )     (17.1 )%   $ 189,376       2.6 %   $ (1,669,882 )     (20.4 )


Operating Revenues

Revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 decreased $270 thousand, or 7%, as compared to the same period of fiscal year 2007.  This decrease is primarily attributable to the expected variable nature of the retail revenue component, which decreased $240 thousand.  Revenues for the first six months of fiscal 2008 decreased approximately $700 thousand, or 9%, as compared to the same period of fiscal 2007.  The decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in the retail revenue component of $500 thousand and the wholesale revenue component of $200 thousand.

Costs of Revenues

Costs of revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 decreased $100 thousand, or 2%, as compared to the same period of fiscal year 2007.  The decrease in costs of revenues is primarily attributable to decreased capacity requirements resulting from lower call volume, and is directly proportional to the decrease in revenues over the same period.  This decrease is a standard acceptable variance in this industry.  As a majority of our costs of revenues are variable, based on per minute transportation costs, costs of revenues as a percentage of revenues will fluctuate, from quarter to quarter and year to year, depending on the traffic mix between our wholesale and retail products and total revenue for each year.

 
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Costs of revenues as a percentage of revenues for the first six months of fiscal 2008 decreased approximately $1.1 million, or 12%, compared to the same six month period of fiscal 2007.  The decrease in costs of revenues is primarily attributable to decreased revenues, newly negotiated contracts with carriers, and the expected variable nature of cost of revenues; all of which resulted in a higher gross profit percentage, and lower cost of revenues.

Sales and Marketing Expenses

A significant component of our revenue is generated by outside agents, a small in-house sales force, and marketing through web portals and magazine advertising, which is managed by an in-house sales and marketing organization.

Sales and marketing costs for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 decreased $113 thousand, or 37%, as compared to the same period of fiscal 2007.  This decrease is attributable to lower agent commissions directly associated with decreased revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2007.  In addition, this decrease is attributable to higher marketing costs and agent commissions incurred during the second quarter of fiscal 2007.  During the second quarter of fiscal 2008, comparable expenses were not incurred.  We will continue to focus our sales and marketing efforts on web portal and magazine advertising, the establishment of distribution networks to facilitate the introduction and growth of new products and services, and agent related expenses to generate additional revenues.

Sales and marketing costs for six month period ending April 30, 2008 decreased $194 thousand, or 31%, as compared to the same period of fiscal 2007.  The decrease is primarily associated with lower agent commissions resulting from decreased revenues for the six month period ending April 30, 2008.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased $221 thousand for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the same period of fiscal year 2007.  This increase is primarily attributable with the acquisition of Communications Advantage in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007, and the acquisition of One Ring during the second quarter of fiscal 2008.  Because these entities were not acquired until after the second quarter of fiscal year 2007, their general and administrative expenses were not included in the Company’s general and administrative expenses during the second quarter of fiscal year 2007.  For the six month period ending April 30, 2008, general and administrative expenses increased $23 thousand as compared to the same six month period ending in fiscal 2007.  We review our general and administrative expenses regularly and continue to manage the costs accordingly to support our current and anticipated future business; however, it may be difficult to achieve significant reductions in future periods due to the relatively fixed nature of our general and administrative expenses.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $30 thousand, or 12%, during the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2007.  This increase is primarily attributable to additional expenses associated with the One Ring acquisition including depreciation of equipment and amortization of capital leases.  Depreciation and amortization expense for the first six months of fiscal 2008 increased $8 thousand, or 2%, as compared to the same six month period of fiscal 2007.  The increase is due to additional depreciation expense associated with the One Ring acquisition, partially offset by decreased depreciation expense associated with other equipment, and decreased amortization of intangible assets.

 
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Noncash Financing Expense, Related Party Non-Cash Financing Expense, Interest Expense and Related Party Interest Expense

Noncash interest expense, related party non-cash interest expense, interest expense, and related party interest expense decreased $190 thousand, or 46% during the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the same quarter in fiscal 2007.  The decrease was primarily due to certain debt discounts becoming fully amortized in the second quarter of fiscal 2008.  Noncash interest expense, related party non-cash interest expense, interest expense, and related party interest expense decreased approximately $430 thousand, or 46% during the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as compared to the same quarter in fiscal 2007.  The decrease was primarily due to certain debt discounts becoming fully amortized during the first six months of fiscal 2008.

Noncash financing expense results from the amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discounts on our debts to third party lenders and related parties.  The decrease in noncash interest expense was partially offset by increased interest expense associated with convertible notes.

Discontinued Operations

During fiscal 2004, the Company determined, based on final written communications with the State of Texas, that it had a liability for sales taxes (including penalties and interest) totaling $1.1 million.  On August 5, 2005, the State of Texas filed a lawsuit in the 53rd Judicial District Court of Travis County, Austin, Texas against the Company.  The lawsuit requests payment of approximately $1.162 million, including penalties and for state and local sales tax.  The sales tax amount due is attributable to audit findings of the State of Texas for the years 1995 to 1999 associated with Canmax Retail Systems (“Canmax”), a former operating subsidiary of ours, which provided retail automation software and related services to the retail petroleum and convenience store industries.

Effective April 30, 2008, the Company entered into a settlement agreement and release with the State of Texas (“State”) whereby the State released the Company, with the exception of Canmax, from any and all claims related to the sales tax liability with the State.  In consideration for the release, the Company paid the State $100,000 during the second quarter of fiscal 2008.

Effective April 30, 2008, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to sell Canmax to a third party for a nominal fee.  The sale of Canmax resulted in a gain of $1,062,000, which was classified as a gain on disposal of discontinued operations in the accompanying statement of operations.

Liquidity and Sources of Capital

During fiscal 2007, we generated approximately $659,000 of positive operating cash flow.  Prior to fiscal 2007, we generally were unable to achieve positive cash flow on a quarterly basis primarily due to the fact that our previous lines of business did not generate a volume of business sufficient to cover our overhead costs.

Our major growth areas are anticipated to include the establishment of additional wholesale points of termination to offer our existing wholesale and retail customers, and the expansion of our fixed wireless and fiber optic broadband internet and voice.  Our future operating success is dependent on our ability to generate positive cash flow from our fixed wireless and fiber optic broadband carrier services.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2008, we successfully modified our debt structure.  These financing transactions, as discussed more fully in Note 4 to the financial statements, significantly improved our working capital position, and helped fund our expansion plans.  In addition, we are actively pursuing additional debt financing, which will allow us to take advantage of additional strategic growth opportunities.  Any failure of our business plan, including the risk and timing involved in rolling out retail products to end users, could result in a significant cash flow crisis, and could force us to seek alternative sources of financing as discussed, or to greatly reduce or discontinue operations.  Any additional financing we may obtain may involve material and substantial dilution to existing stockholders.  In such event, the percentage ownership of our current stockholders will be materially reduced, and any new equity securities sold by us may have rights, preferences, or privileges senior to our current common stockholders.

At April 30, 2008, we had cash and cash equivalents balance of $505,559 an increase in cash and cash equivalents of $9,253 from the balance at October 31, 2007.  At April 30, 2008, our working capital deficit improved approximately $4 million from October 31, 2007.  We had working capital deficits at April 30, 2008 and October 31, 2007 of $1.4 million and $5.4 million, respectively.

 
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Net cash used by operating activities during the first six months of fiscal 2008 was $695,000 as compared to cash provided by operating activities of $428,000 during the same period of fiscal 2007.  During the first six months of fiscal 2008, to compute operating cash flows, our net income of $189,000 was positively adjusted for noncash interest expense of $234,000, depreciation, and amortization of $487,000, share-based compensation expense of $17,000, bad debts expense of $8,000, offset by the non-cash gain on disposal of discontinued operations of $1,062,000 and decreases in operating assets and liabilities of $569,000.  During the first six months of fiscal 2007, to compute operating cash flows, our net loss of $1,670,000 was positively adjusted for noncash interest expense of $661,000, depreciation and amortization of $478,000, bad debt expense of $60,000, share-based compensation expense of $12,000, loss on disposal of fixed assets of $10,000, and net changes in operating assets and liabilities of $878,000.
 
Net cash used in investing activities during the first six months of fiscal 2008 resulted from net purchases of property and equipment of $36,000 and cash advanced to One Ring of $130,000, partially offset by cash received in the One Ring acquisition of $25,396.  Net cash used in investing activities during the first six months of fiscal 2007 resulted from net purchases of property and equipment of $3,000.
 
Net cash provided by financing activities during the first six months of fiscal 2008 was $846,000, resulting proceeds net of the cash received from the sale of common stock of $120,000, and proceeds from the issuance of convertible debentures of $1,800,000, partially offset by payment of financing fees of $376,000, payment on convertible notes of $600,000, payment on related party notes of $50,000, and payment on capital leases of $48,000.  Net cash used in financing activities during the first six months of fiscal 2007 was $137,000, resulting from the reduction of bank overdrafts that existed at October 31, 2006, and payment of $36,000 on a related party note.
 
We have an accumulated deficit of approximately $52.0 million as of April 30, 2008 as well as a working capital deficit.  Funding of our working capital deficit, current and future operating losses, and expansion will require continuing capital investment, which may not be available to us.  Although to date we have been able to arrange the debt facilities and equity financing described below, there can be no assurance that sufficient debt or equity financing will continue to be available in the future or that it will be available on terms acceptable to us. Our current capital expenditure requirements are not significant, primarily due to the equipment acquired from Telenational and One Ring, which resulted in the subsequent consolidation of operating facilities into one operational facility.  We do not plan significant capital expenditures during fiscal 2008.

Risk Factors

Our cash flow may not be sufficient to satisfy our cost of operations.  If not, we must obtain equity or debt instruments.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007, we recorded net losses from continuing operations of approximately $2 million on revenues from continuing operations of approximately $17.3 million.  For the quarter ended April 30, 2008, we recorded a loss from continuing operations of approximately $620,000, on revenues from continuing operations of approximately $3.5 million.  For fiscal year 2007, our net loss from continuing operations included approximately $2 million in non-cash expenses, primarily depreciation expense and non-cash interest expense.  In addition, we generated approximately $659,000 of positive cash flow from operations during fiscal year 2007.  As a result of historical losses, we currently have a working capital deficit. To be able to service our debt obligations over the course of the 2008 fiscal year, we must either finalize the Valens II Term Note B transaction, or we must generate cash flow through organic growth.  If we are unable to do so or are otherwise unable to obtain funds necessary to make required payments on our trade debt and other indebtedness, our ability to continue operations may be jeopardized.

 
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Our independent auditors have included a going concern paragraph in their audit opinion on our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007, which states “The Company has suffered recurring losses from continuing operations during each of the last two fiscal years.  Additionally, at October 31, 2007, the Company's current liabilities exceeded its current assets by $5.4 million and the Company had a shareholders' deficit totaling $2.8 million.  These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.”  The Company significantly improved its working capital position during the second quarter of fiscal 2008.  For the fiscal quarter ending April 30, 2008, the Company’s current liabilities exceeded its current assets by $1.97 million, which represents a $4 million improvement since October 31, 2007.

Our operating history makes it difficult to accurately assess our general prospects in the broadband wireless internet sector of the Diversified Communications Service industry and the effectiveness of our business strategy.  As of the date of this report, most of our revenues are not derived from broadband internet services.  Instead, we generated most of our revenues from retail fixed-line and wholesale communication services.  In addition, we have limited meaningful historical financial data upon which to forecast our future sales and operating expenses.  Our future performance will also be subject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors.  Accordingly, we cannot assure that we will successfully implement our business strategy or that our actual future cash flows from operations will be sufficient to satisfy our debt obligations and working capital needs.

Potential for substantial dilution to our existing stockholders exists.

The issuance of shares of common stock upon conversion of secured convertible notes or upon exercise of outstanding warrants and/or stock options may cause immediate and substantial dilution to our existing stockholders.  In addition, any additional financing may result in significant dilution to our existing stockholders.

We face competition from numerous, mostly well-capitalized sources.

The market for our products and services is highly competitive.  We face competition from multiple sources, many of which have greater financial resources and a substantial presence in our markets and offer products or services similar to our services.  Therefore, we may not be able to successfully compete in our markets, which could result in a failure to implement our business strategy, adversely affecting our ability to attract and retain new customers.  In addition, competition within the industries in which we operate is characterized by, among other factors, price, and the ability to offer enhanced services.  Significant price competition would reduce the margins realized by us in our telecommunications operations.  Many of our competitors have greater financial resources to devote to research, development, and marketing, and may be able to respond more quickly to new or merging technologies and changes in customer requirements.

We have pledged our assets to existing creditors.

Our secured convertible notes are secured by a lien on substantially all of our assets.  A default by us under the secured convertible notes would enable the holders of the notes to take control of substantially all of our assets.  The holders of the secured convertible notes have no operating experience in our industry and if we were to default and the note holders were to take over control of our Company, they could force us to substantially curtail or cease our operations.  If this happens, you could lose your entire investment in our common stock.

 
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In addition, the existence of our asset pledges to the holders of the secured convertible notes will make it more difficult for us to obtain additional financing required to repay monies borrowed by us, continue our business operations, and pursue our growth strategy.

The regulatory environment in our industry is very uncertain.

The legal and regulatory environment pertaining to the Internet and Diversified Communication Services industry is uncertain and changing rapidly as the use of the Internet increases.  For example, in the United States, the FCC had been considering whether to impose surcharges or additional regulations upon certain providers of Internet telephony, and indeed the FCC has confirmed that providers must begin charging Universal Service access charges of roughly 6.5%.

New regulations could increase the cost of doing business over the Internet or restrict or prohibit the delivery of our products or services using the Internet. In addition to new regulations being adopted, existing laws may be applied to the Internet.  Newly enacted laws may cover issues that include sales and other taxes, access charges, user privacy, pricing controls, characteristics and quality of products and services, consumer protection, contributions to the Universal Service Fund, an FCC-administered fund for the support of local telephone service in rural and high-cost areas, cross-border commerce, copyright, trademark and patent infringement, and other claims based on the nature and content of Internet materials.

Changes in the technology relating to Broadband Wireless Internet could threaten our operations.

The industries in which we compete are characterized, in part, by rapid growth, evolving industry standards, significant technological changes, and frequent product enhancements.  These characteristics could render existing systems and strategies obsolete and require us to continue to develop and implement new products and services, anticipate changing consumer demands and respond to emerging industry standards and technological changes.  No assurance can be given that we will be able to keep pace with the rapidly changing consumer demands, technological trends, and evolving industry standards.

We need to develop and maintain strategic relationships around the world to be successful.

Our international business, in part, is dependent upon relationships with distributors, governments, or providers of telecommunications services in foreign markets.  The failure to develop or maintain these relationships could have an adverse impact on our business.

We rely on four key senior executives.

We rely heavily on our senior management team of John Jenkins, Christopher Canfield, Michael Prachar, and Matt Liotta, and our future success may depend, in large part, upon our ability to retain our senior executives.  In addition to the industry experience and technical expertise they provide to the Company, senior management has been the source of significant amounts of funding that have helped to allow us to meet our financial obligations.

Any natural disaster or other occurrence that renders our operations center inoperable could significantly hinder the delivery of our services to our customers because we lack an off-site back-up communications system.

Currently, our disaster recovery systems focus on internal redundancy and diverse routing within our operations center.  We currently do not have an off-site communications system that would enable us to continue to provide communications services to our customers in the event of a natural disaster, terrorist attack or other occurrence that rendered our operations center inoperable.  Accordingly, our business is subject to the risk that such a disaster or other occurrence could hinder or prevent us from providing services to some or all of our customers.  The delay in the delivery of our services could cause some of our customers to discontinue business with us, which could have a material adverse effect financial condition, and results of operations.

 
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We may be unable to manage our growth.

We intend to expand our fixed wireless and fiber optic carrier services network and the range of enhanced communication services that we provide.  Our expansion prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in new and rapidly evolving markets.  Our revenues will suffer if we are unable to manage this expansion properly.

Our OTC Bulletin Board listing negatively affects the liquidity of our common stock as compared with other trading boards.

Our common stock currently trades on the OTC Bulletin Board.  Therefore, no assurances can be given that a liquid trading market will exist at the time any stockholder desires to dispose of any shares of our common stock.  In addition, our common stock is subject to the so-called "penny stock" rules that impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell such securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors (generally defined as an investor with a net worth in excess of $1 million or annual income exceeding $200,000, or $300,000 together with a spouse).  For transactions covered by the penny stock rules, a broker-dealer must make a suitability determination for the purchaser and must have received the purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior to sale.  Consequently, both the ability of a broker-dealer to sell our common stock and the ability of holders of our common stock to sell their securities in the secondary market may be adversely affected.  The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has adopted regulations that define a "penny stock" to be an equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions.  For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require the delivery, prior to the transaction, of a disclosure schedule relating to the penny stock market.  The broker-dealer must disclose the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and, if the broker-dealer is to sell the securities as a market maker, the broker-dealer must disclose this fact and the broker-dealer's presumed control over the market.  Finally, monthly statements must be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.

Our executive officers, directors and major shareholders have significant shareholdings, which may lead to conflicts with other shareholders over corporate governance matters.

Our current directors, officers and more than 5% shareholders, as a group, beneficially own approximately 75% of our outstanding common stock.  Acting together, these shareholders would be able to significantly influence all matters that our shareholders vote upon, including the election of directors and mergers or other business combinations.  As a result, they have the ability to control our affairs and business, including the election of directors and subject to certain limitations, approval or preclusion of fundamental corporate transactions.  This concentration of ownership of our common stock may delay or prevent a change in the control, impede a merger, consolidation, takeover or other transaction involving us, or discourage a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of our Company.

We will be subject to the requirements of section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. If we are unable to timely comply with section 404 or if the costs related to compliance are significant, our profitability, stock price and results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

 
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We will be required to comply with the provisions of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires that we document and test our internal controls and certify that we are responsible for maintaining an adequate system of internal control procedures.  This section also requires that our independent registered public accounting firm opine on those internal controls and management’s assessment of those controls.  We are currently evaluating our existing controls against the standards adopted by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.  During the course of our ongoing evaluation and integration of the internal controls of our business, we may identify areas requiring improvement, and we may have to design enhanced processes and controls to address issues identified through this review.

We intend to implement the requisite changes to become compliant with existing and new requirements that apply to our Company.

We believe that the out-of-pocket costs, the diversion of management’s attention from running the day-to-day operations and operational changes caused by the need to comply with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could be significant.  If the time and costs associated with such compliance exceed our current expectations, our results of operations could be adversely affected.  We cannot be certain at this time that we will be able to successfully complete the procedures, certification and attestation requirements of Section 404 or that our auditors will not have to report a material weakness in connection with the presentation of our financial statements.  If we fail to comply with the requirements of Section 404 or if our auditors report such material weakness, the accuracy and timeliness of the filing of our annual report may be materially adversely affected and could cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, which could have a negative effect on the trading price of our common stock.  In addition, a material weakness in the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting could result in an increased chance of fraud and the loss of customers, reduce our ability to obtain financing and require additional expenditures to comply with these requirements, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

ITEM 3.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2008, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the second quarter of fiscal 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 

 
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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION.

ITEMS 1-5.

Not applicable.


ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS.

(a)  Exhibits.

No.
Description


31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith)

31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith)

32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (furnished herewith)

32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (furnished herewith)

 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
RAPID LINK, INCORPORATED
(Registrant)
   
 
/s/ John A. Jenkins
 
John A. Jenkins
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
(Principle Executive Officer)
   
   
 
/s/ Christopher J. Canfield
 
Christopher J. Canfield
President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Director
(Principle Financial and
Accounting Officer)
 
Date: June 15, 2008

 
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EXHIBIT INDEX

No.
Description


Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith)

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith)

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (furnished herewith)

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (furnished herewith)
 
 
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