LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2001--The Board of Directors of Dial-Thru International Corporation (OTCBB:DTIX) appointed Allen J. Sciarillo as Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the company, John Jenkins, President of Dial-Thru, announced today.

"Not only does Allen bring a wealth of finance and accounting knowledge of both private and public companies within the telecom industry, but also a powerful network of international telecommunications contacts,"said Jenkins, who has served as interim CFO for Dial-Thru since January 2000. ''With Allen on board, we will to demonstrate to our shareholders that we continue to deliver on our promises and the execution of our global strategy."

Prior to joining Dial-Thru, Sciarillo recently served as CFO of InterPacket Networks, a satellite based broadband network delivering high-speed Internet access to service providers, that was later acquired by American Tower Corporation.

Sciarillo has also served as CFO of RSL Com USA, a global facilities based telecommunications carrier, and as vice president and controller of Hospitality Worldwide Services Inc. Sciarillo also served as CFO for Star Telecommunications, provider of international telecommunications and prepaid calling cards. He began his career with Deloitte & Touche, where he held various positions including senior auditor.

Dial-Thru International Corporation is a facilities-based provider of telecommunications products and services including international dial through, re-origination, Internet fax, e-commerce, ISP, ASP, unified messaging, phone card products and other enhanced Internet telephony services. The company is developing a private IP telephony network and uses Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and other compression technologies to improve cost and efficiency of telecom transmissions. Dial-Thru selectively targets emerging international markets with demand for IP technologies services. For more information, visit the company Web site at www.dialthru.com. For investor relations call 813/264-8823.

This release contains forward looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which represents the company's expectations or beliefs concerning, among other things, future operating results and various components thereof and the adequacy of future operations to provide sufficient liquidity. The company cautions that such matters necessarily involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual operating results and liquidity needs to differ materially from such statements, including without limitation: (i) increased competition in the telecommunications business, (ii) the price-sensitive nature of consumer demand, (iii) the company's dependence upon favorable pricing from its carriers and suppliers and (iv) other risks indicated herein and in filings with the Commission, including the 10-K for the fiscal year ended Oct. 31, 2000, which was filed on Jan. 29, 2001, with the SEC.


Contact:
Dial-Thru International Corporation
Investor Relations Karin D. Case, 813/264-8823