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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q

           (X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001

                                       OR

          ( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
                             SECURITIES ACT OF 1934

                FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _________ TO _____

                        COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-25147

                             INTERNET AMERICA, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                  TEXAS                                        86-0778979
    (State or other jurisdiction of                        (I.R.S. Employer
     incorporation or organization)                     Identification Number)

350 N. ST. PAUL, SUITE 3000, DALLAS, TX                          75201
(Address of principal executive offices)                       (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (214) 861-2500

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 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 [ ]

         State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

                        OUTSTANDING AT NOVEMBER 12, 2001
                        --------------------------------

                Common Stock at $.01 par value: 10,033,425 shares


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                             INTERNET AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


<Table>
<Caption>
                                                                               September 30,         June 30,
                                                                                    2001               2001
                                                                               -------------       -------------
                                                                                (Unaudited)
<S>                                                                            <C>                 <C>
                                     ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
      Cash and cash equivalents                                                $   1,720,863       $   1,513,123
      Restricted cash                                                                200,000                  --
      Accounts receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of
         $2,379,080 and $1,857,790 as of September 30, 2001 and June 30,
         2001, respectively                                                        1,502,365           1,726,551
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                      321,428             375,818
                                                                               -------------       -------------
             Total current assets                                                  3,744,656           3,615,492

Property and equipment, net                                                        1,582,137           1,642,763
Other assets, net                                                                 15,074,347          18,654,246
                                                                               -------------       -------------
                                                                               $  20,401,140       $  23,912,501
                                                                               =============       =============
                         LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
      Trade accounts payable                                                   $   1,679,790       $   2,046,823
      Accrued liabilities                                                          1,668,455           1,484,940
      Deferred revenue                                                             3,957,798           4,367,516
      Current maturities of capital lease obligations                                122,937             178,745
      Current maturities of long-term debt                                           297,749             603,557
                                                                               -------------       -------------
             Total current liabilities                                             7,726,729           8,681,581

Capital lease obligations, net of current portion                                     17,834              19,899
Long-term debt, net of current portion                                                    --                 418
Accrued lawsuit expense                                                            3,300,000           3,300,000
                                                                               -------------       -------------
             Total liabilities                                                    11,044,563          12,001,898
                                                                               -------------       -------------
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
      Common stock, $.01 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized,
              10,005,263 and 9,977,278  issued and outstanding at
             September 30, 2001, and June 30, 2001, respectively                     100,053              99,773
      Additional paid-in capital                                                  55,471,617          56,064,762
      Note receivable from a shareholder and officer of the Company                  (82,000)           (685,500)
      Accumulated deficit                                                        (46,133,093)        (43,568,432)
                                                                               -------------       -------------
             Total shareholders' equity                                            9,356,577          11,910,603
                                                                               -------------       -------------
                                                                               $  20,401,140       $  23,912,501
                                                                               =============       =============
</Table>


See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

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Financial Statements - Continued

                     INTERNET AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                   (Unaudited)

<Table>
<Caption>
                                                      Three Months Ended
                                                         September 30,
                                              ---------------------------------
                                                   2001                2000
                                              -------------       -------------
<S>                                           <C>                 <C>
REVENUES:
     Internet services                        $   7,263,550       $   8,939,384
     Other                                           34,830              27,502
                                              -------------       -------------
        Total                                     7,298,380           8,966,886
                                              -------------       -------------
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:
     Connectivity and operations                  3,462,360           5,785,786
     Sales and marketing                            297,656           1,736,927
     General and administrative                   1,563,010           2,178,443
     Provision for bad debt expense                 562,528             311,208
     Depreciation and amortization                3,880,581           3,988,177
                                              -------------       -------------
        Total                                     9,766,135          14,000,541
                                              -------------       -------------

OPERATING LOSS                                   (2,467,755)         (5,033,655)
INTEREST EXPENSE, NET                               (96,906)             (4,770)
                                              -------------       -------------
NET LOSS                                      $  (2,564,661)      $  (5,038,425)
                                              =============       =============
NET LOSS PER COMMON
SHARE:
     BASIC                                    $       (0.26)      $       (0.52)
                                              =============       =============
     DILUTED                                  $       (0.26)      $       (0.52)
                                              =============       =============
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON
SHARES OUTSTANDING:
     BASIC                                       10,001,917           9,773,350

     DILUTED                                     10,001,917           9,773,350
</Table>


See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.


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Financial Statements - Continued

                     INTERNET AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                   (Unaudited)

<Table>
<Caption>
                                                                                   Three Months Ended
                                                                                      September 30,
                                                                            ---------------------------------
                                                                                 2001               2000
                                                                            -------------       -------------
<S>                                                                         <C>                 <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
   Net loss                                                                 $  (2,564,661)      $  (5,038,425)
   Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
   operating activities:
        Depreciation and amortization                                           3,880,581           3,988,177
        Provision for bad debt expense                                            562,528             311,208
        Non-cash compensation expense                                                  --             287,500
        Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
            Restricted cash                                                      (200,000)                 --
            Accounts receivable                                                  (338,342)           (737,785)
            Prepaid expenses and other current assets                              54,389            (296,472)
            Other assets                                                           41,014               9,960
            Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                             (183,518)          1,432,739
            Deferred revenue                                                     (409,718)            280,623
                                                                            -------------       -------------
                Net cash provided by operating activities                         842,273             237,525
                                                                            -------------       -------------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
   Purchases of property and equipment                                           (281,068)           (228,081)
                                                                            -------------       -------------
                Net cash used in investing activities                            (281,068)           (228,081)
                                                                            -------------       -------------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
   Proceeds from issuance of common equity                                         10,635              33,768
   Principal payments of capital lease obligations                                (57,873)            (64,831)
   Principal payments of long-term debt                                          (306,227)            (71,713)
                                                                            -------------       -------------
                Net cash used in financing activities                            (353,465)           (102,776)
                                                                            -------------       -------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                              207,740             (93,332)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period                                  1,513,123           1,373,786
                                                                            -------------       -------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period                                    $   1,720,863       $   1,280,454
                                                                            =============       =============
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
   Cash paid for interest                                                   $      16,906       $      20,736
   Issuance of 200,000 shares of common stock in exchange for note
        receivable from an officer of the company                           $      82,000       $     685,500
</Table>


See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.


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                     INTERNET AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (UNAUDITED)

1.        Basis of Presentation

          Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
          financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
          accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to
          Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange
          Commission. The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements
          reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to
          achieve a fair statement of the Company's financial position and
          results of operations for the interim periods presented. All such
          adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. These condensed
          financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial
          statements for the year ended June 30, 2001, included in the Company's
          Annual Report on Form 10-KSB (File No 000-25147).

2.        Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share

          There are no adjustments required to be made to net loss for the
          purpose of computing basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS").
          During the quarter ended September 30, 2001, options to purchase
          1,061,870 shares of common stock were not included in the computation
          of diluted EPS because the Company incurred a net loss for the period
          and the effect of such instruments is antidilutive. During the quarter
          ended September 30, 2001, no options to purchase shares of common
          stock were exercised.

3.        Issuance of Shares of Common Stock

          Pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement entered into during September
          2000, the Company issued 200,000 shares of its common stock to an
          officer in exchange for cash of $2,000 and a note receivable, bearing
          interest at 6.33%, for $685,500. The purchase price per share of the
          common stock under the Stock Purchase Agreement was the closing price
          of the common stock on the date the Company's board of directors
          approved the transaction. Under the terms of the Stock Purchase
          Agreement, the officer had the option to put the shares of common
          stock to the Company during the term of the Stock Purchase Agreement
          for $3.4375 per share. The officer exercised the put agreement on
          August 6, 2001. On that day another stock purchase agreement was
          entered into between the officer and the Company. The Company issued
          200,000 shares of common stock to the officer in exchange for cash of
          $2,000 and a note receivable, bearing interest at 6.33%, for $82,000.
          Under the terms of the new Stock Purchase Agreement, the officer has
          the option to put the shares of common stock to the Company during the
          term of the Stock Purchase Agreement for $0.42 per share.

4.        Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

          In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standard Board issued Statement
          No. 141 (SFAS No. 141), "Business Combinations," and Statement No. 142
          (SFAS No. 142), "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." SFAS 142
          includes requirements to test goodwill and indefinite lived intangible
          assets for impairment rather than amortize them. In addition, the
          standard includes provisions for the reclassification of certain
          existing recognized intangibles as goodwill, reassessment of the
          useful lives of existing recognized intangibles, reclassification of
          certain intangibles out of previously reported goodwill and the
          identification of reporting units for purposes of assessing potential
          future impairments of goodwill. SFAS 142 also requires the Company to
          complete a transitional goodwill impairment test six months from the
          date of adoption.

          SFAS No. 142 requires that intangible assets be periodically evaluated
          for impairment based on fair market value. The Company has
          historically evaluated its intangible assets for impairment based on
          projected future cash flows.

          The Company is currently evaluating the impact that SFAS No. 142 will
          have on its financial statements. The Company has elected to adopt
          SFAS No. 142 on July 1, 2002, and a significant impairment charge may
          be recorded at that time.


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5.        Letter of Credit Security Commitment Agreement

          On September 18, 2001, the company entered into a Letter of Credit
          Security Commitment Agreement with the Company's Chairman, William O.
          Hunt, to finance an appeal bond in the approximate amount of $3.3
          million in connection with a judgment entered against the Company.
          Under this agreement, Mr. Hunt will collateralize a letter of credit
          in the amount of $3.3 million and the Company will pay Mr. Hunt a
          commitment fee of 8% per annum, paid quarterly. If the Company reduces
          the collateral amount by substituting an alternative collateral for
          the letter of credit, then Mr. Hunt would have a ninety day option to
          purchase shares of common stock of the Company equal in value to all
          or a portion of the amount of the reduction, based on when it occurs.
          The purchase price would be $0.35 per share. If a reduction occurs
          within the six months following the agreement, Mr. Hunt could purchase
          shares of common stock of the Company equal in value to one-half of
          the amount of the reduction, and if a reduction occurs after this six
          month period, Mr. Hunt could purchase shares of common stock of the
          Company equal in value to the full amount of the reduction.

          Should the letter of credit be funded in the full amount or in a
          reduced amount to pay a settlement or judgment, the Company will enter
          into a secured convertible promissory note for the funded amount.
          Interest on the note would accrue at 12% per annum and be payable
          quarterly during the first two years after issuance. The note could be
          converted into common stock within two years of issuance at the
          purchase price discussed above. If the note was not converted within
          two years of issuance, the conversion option would terminate and all
          principal and unpaid accrued interest would be payable in four
          quarterly payments over the third year. If the amount of the note is
          less than the full amount of the letter of credit, the balance would
          be treated as a reduction and Mr. Hunt would also have the purchase
          rights discussed above. If the Company pays the note prior to its
          maturity, Mr. Hunt would have a thirty day option to purchase shares
          of common stock of the Company equal in value to the amount of the
          prepayment at $0.35 per share. If Mr. Hunt does not exercise this
          thirty day option, he would be issued a warrant to purchase, at the
          same price, one-half of the number of shares that were subject to the
          option. The warrant would terminate, if unexercised, on the second
          anniversary of the note issuance date.

          The obligations to Mr. Hunt are secured by the Company's assets other
          than accounts receivable. Under a registration agreement, Mr. Hunt has
          demand and piggyback registration rights with respect to any shares
          issued under the Letter of Credit Security Commitment Agreement. The
          demand registration right is subject to a 120 day deferral if the
          Board of Directors determines that such registration would be
          seriously detrimental to the Company or its shareholders.


ITEM 2-

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Certain statements contained in this Form 10-Q constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements, identified
by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "should," "expect" and
similar expressions, include our expectations and objectives regarding our
future financial position, operating results and business strategy. These
statements reflect the current views of management with respect to future events
and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our
actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be
materially different from those described in the forward-looking statements. We
do not intend to update the forward-looking information to reflect actual
results or changes in the factors affecting such forward-looking information.
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 and other
publicly filed reports discuss some additional important factors that could
cause our actual results to differ materially from those in any forward-looking
statements.


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OVERVIEW

         Internet America is an Internet service provider ("ISP") that provides
a wide array of Internet services tailored to meet the needs of individual and
business subscribers. We afford our subscribers a high quality Internet
experience with fast, reliable service and responsive customer care. As of
September 30, 2001, we served approximately 148,000 subscribers in the
southwestern United States.

         The growth of the Internet has resulted in increased competition for
existing services and increased demand for new products and services. Increases
in demand and a surge in Internet users have fostered an increase in the number
of ISPs providing access to the Internet. Our competitors advertise in our
existing markets with aggressive new promotions or offers of free Internet
access. We believe we are well positioned to deal with these competitive forces
by continuing to build high user density and maintaining a rational business
plan.

         High user density is the cornerstone of our business strategy. We will
continue to pursue an ambitious growth strategy, but in a controlled manner. Our
goal is to rapidly create high user density in specific markets to achieve and
maintain positive EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and
Amortization).

         Recent technological developments have facilitated the increased
adoption of broadband access via mechanisms such as cable, fixed/mobile
wireless, and copper pair allowing voice, video, and data to occur
simultaneously over one connection. The emergence of low-cost broadband
solutions will significantly impact the ability of many ISPs to compete. We are
committed to being a leader in offering cost effective broadband solutions to
individuals and businesses. High-speed connectivity is essential to the
commercially viable deployment of new, value-added services such as Internet
telephony, particularly Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP), video and audio
programming distribution and other high bandwidth applications. We believe we
are well positioned to efficiently market and deploy our broadband products due
to the high density of our subscriber base.

         Given the high level of competition in the industry for new
subscribers, we will be more selective with investing in direct response
advertising. We plan to concentrate our direct response advertising more heavily
in markets where we have established branding than in new markets.

         The execution of our acquisition strategy has increased our
amortization expense as the costs of purchasing the subscriber bases are written
off. In the coming quarters we expect to report net losses, primarily due to
amortization expense, while generating positive EBITDA. There can be no
assurance we will be able to achieve or sustain positive EBITDA or net income in
the future. Recently issued Accounting Pronouncements may impact the
amortization or impairment charges relative to the intangible assets.

         We have an accumulated deficit of $46.1 million at September 30, 2001
and have had annual operating losses since inception as a result of building
network infrastructure and rapidly increasing market share.


SIGNIFICANT ACQUISITIONS

         We have completed several acquisitions, the most significant of which
were PDQ.Net, Incorporated ("PDQ") and NeoSoft, Inc. ("NeoSoft"). On November
22, 1999, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of PDQ, a Houston-based ISP,
in exchange for 2,425,000 shares of Common Stock. We also issued options to
purchase 352,917 shares of Common Stock with a weighted average exercise price
of $1.62 per share in replacement of all of the outstanding stock options of
PDQ. The transaction was accounted for as a purchase. On June 30, 1999, we
acquired all the outstanding common stock of NeoSoft, an ISP in Houston, Texas
for $8.3 million. The transaction was accounted for as a purchase. PDQ and
NeoSoft are wholly owned subsidiaries and constitute the majority of our Houston
operations.


STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

         Internet services revenue is derived from individual dial-up Internet
access, including analog and ISDN access, DSL access, dedicated connectivity,
bulk dial-up access, Web hosting services, and value-added services, such as
multiple e-mail boxes and personalized e-mail addresses.

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     A brief description of each element of our operating expenses follows:

          Connectivity and operations expenses consist primarily of setup costs
     for new subscribers, telecommunication costs, and wages of network
     operations and customer support personnel. Connectivity costs include (i)
     fees paid to telephone companies for subscribers' dial-up connections to
     our network and (ii) fees paid to backbone providers for connections from
     our network to the Internet.

          Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of creative and
     production costs, costs of media placement, management salaries and call
     center wages. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.

          General and administrative expenses consist primarily of
     administrative salaries, professional services, rent and other general
     business expenses.

          Depreciation is computed using the straight line method over the
     estimated useful lives of the assets. Data communications equipment,
     computers, data servers and office equipment are depreciated over three
     years. We depreciate furniture, fixtures and leasehold improvements over
     five years. Purchased subscriber bases and related goodwill are amortized
     over 30 to 36 months. The assets and liabilities acquired in business
     combinations are recorded at estimated fair values. The excess of the cost
     of the net assets acquired over their fair value is recorded as goodwill
     and amortized over an estimated life of 36 to 42 months.

     Our business is not subject to any significant seasonal influences.

     RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended September 30, 2001 Compared to Three Months Ended September
30, 2000


The following table sets forth certain unaudited financial data for the three
months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000. Operating results for any period are
not indicative of results for any future period. Dollar amounts are shown in
thousands (except per share data and subscriber counts).

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<Table>
<Caption>

                                                           Three Months Ended                      Three Months Ended
                                                           September 30, 2001                      September 30, 2000
                                                   --------------------------------        --------------------------------
                                                                             % of                                  % of
                                                      (000's)              Revenues           (000's)             Revenues
                                                   ------------           ---------        ------------          ---------
<S>                                                <C>                         <C>         <C>                        <C>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
REVENUES:
     Internet services                             $      7,263                99.5%       $      8,939               99.7%
     Other                                                   35                 0.5%                 28                0.3%
                                                   ------------           ---------        ------------          ---------
               Total                                      7,298               100.0%              8,967              100.0%
                                                   ------------           ---------        ------------          ---------
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:
     Connectivity and operations                          3,462                47.4%              5,786               64.5%
     Sales and marketing                                    298                 4.1%              1,737               19.4%
     General and administrative                           1,562                21.4%              2,179               24.3%
     Provision for bad debt expense                         563                 7.7%                311                3.5%
     Depreciation and amortization                        3,881                53.2%              3,988               44.5%
                                                   ------------           ---------        ------------          ---------
               Total                                      9,766               133.8%             14,001              156.1%
                                                   ------------           ---------        ------------          ---------
OPERATING LOSS                                           (2,468)              (33.8%)            (5,034)             (56.1%)
INTEREST EXPENSE, NET                                       (97)               (1.3%)                (4)              (0.0%)
                                                   ------------           ---------        ------------          ---------
NET LOSS                                           $     (2,565)              (35.1%)      $     (5,038)             (56.2%)
                                                   ============           =========        ============          =========

NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE:
     BASIC                                         $      (0.26)                           $      (0.52)
                                                   ============                            ============
     DILUTED                                       $      (0.26)                           $      (0.52)
                                                   ============                            ============
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON
SHARES OUTSTANDING:
     BASIC                                               10,002                                   9,773
     DILUTED                                             10,002                                   9,773
OTHER DATA:
   Subscribers at end of period                         148,000                                 152,000
   EBITDA(1)                                              1,413                                  (1,046)
   EBITDA margin (2)                                       19.4%                                  -11.7%
CASH FLOW DATA:
   Cash flow from operations                                842                                     238
   Cash flow used in investing activities                   281                                     228
   Cash flow used in financing activities                   353                                     103
</Table>

----------

(1)  EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization)
     consists of revenue less connectivity and operating expense, sales and
     marketing expense, and general administrative expense. EBITDA is provided
     because it is a measure commonly used by investors to analyze and compare
     companies on the basis of operating performance. EBITDA is presented to
     enhance an understanding of our operating results and is not intended to
     represent cash flows or results of operations in accordance with GAAP for
     the periods indicated. EBITDA is not a measurement under GAAP and is not
     necessarily comparable with similarly titled measures for other companies.

(2)  EBITDA margin represents EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue.



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         Total revenue. Total revenue decreased by $1.7 million, or 18.9%, to
$7.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2001, from $9.0 million
for the three months ended September 30, 2000. The majority of the $1.7 million
decrease is attributable to the sale of DSL customers to Covad Communications
("Covad") as part of a settlement agreement with Covad. Internet services
revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2000 included approximately
$450,000 in revenues related to sales of DSL equipment to new DSL subscribers.

         Connectivity and operations. Connectivity and operations expense
decreased by $2.3 million, or 39.7%, to $3.5 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2001 from $5.8 million for the three months ended September 30,
2000. The decrease is primarily due to the costs eliminated as a result of the
sale of DSL customers to Covad and our consolidation of operations. As a
percentage of revenue, connectivity and operations expense decreased to 47.4%
for the three months ended September 30, 2001, from 64.5% for the three months
ended September 30, 2000.

         Sales and marketing. Sales and marketing expense decreased by $1.4
million, or 82.4%, to $298,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2001,
compared to $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000. The
majority of the decrease relates to a reduction of television advertising
specifically in the Austin and San Antonio markets to promote our DSL products
and a decreased emphasis on direct response marketing programs.

         General and administrative. General and administrative expense
decreased by $600,000, or 27.3%, to $1.6 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2001, from $2.2 million for the three months ended September 30,
2000. For the three months ended September 30, 2000, there was $287,500 in
non-cash compensation expense related to an officer's stock purchase agreement
and $112,000 in costs related to the consolidation of Texas operations. General
and administrative expense as a percentage of total revenue decreased to 21.4%
for the three months ended September 30, 2001, from 24.3% for the three months
ended September 30, 2000.

         Provision for bad debt expense. Provision for bad debt expense
increased by $252,000, or 81.0%, to $563,000 for the three months ended
September 30, 2001, from $311,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2000.

         Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization decreased
slightly by $107,000, or 2.7%, to $3.9 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2001, from $4.0 million for the three months ended September 30,
2000.

         Interest expense, net. We incurred approximately $97,000 of interest
expense, net of interest income during the three months ended September 30,
2001, compared to interest expense, net of interest income of $4,000 for the
three months ended September 30, 2000. The increase is due to recognition of
interest expense of $80,000 related to the post-judgment interest on an adverse
judgment in a lawsuit and $11,000 in interest expense related to a $3.3 million
letter of credit agreement with the Company's Chairman, William O. Hunt.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

         We have financed our operations to date primarily through (i) public
and private sales of equity securities, (ii) loans from shareholders and third
parties and (iii) revenue collections. We completed an initial public offering
in December 1998 and received net proceeds of approximately $19.8 million. We
used a portion of the proceeds of the offering to repay approximately $2.1
million in shareholder notes and certain other indebtedness

          Cash provided by operating activities totaled $842,000 and $238,000
for the three months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Cash
provided by operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2001
was positively impacted by the $1.4 million in EBITDA.

         Cash used in investing activities totaled $281,000 and $228,000 for the
three months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively, which consisted of
routine purchases of property and equipment to expand and upgrade our network.

          Cash used in financing activities totaled $353,000 and $103,000 for
the three months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Cash used in
financing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2001 consisted
mainly of payments of $364,000 to service capital leases and long-term
obligations.

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     On September 18, 2001, we entered into an agreement with our Chairman,
William O. Hunt, in which Mr. Hunt collateralized an appeal bond with a letter
of credit in the approximate amount of $3.3 million to appeal a judgment entered
against the Company, Mr. Hunt and a former executive officer of the Company.
Internet America collateralized a portion of the appeal bond by placing $200,000
in a short term certificate of deposit required to be in place for the duration
of the appeal. There were one time transaction costs to post this appeal bond.
Annual recurring financing costs for this bond will be up to $264,000.

     In addition, if the letter of credit is funded in the full amount or in a
reduced amount to pay a judgment or settlement, Internet America would enter
into a convertible secured promissory note for the funded amount. Interest would
accrue at 12% per annum and be payable quarterly for the first two years after
issuance. If the note was not converted within two years of issuance, the
conversion option would terminate and all principal and unpaid accrued interest
would be payable in four quarterly payments over the third year. In connection
with the agreement, we granted Mr. Hunt a security interest in our assets other
than accounts receivable.

     We estimate that cash on hand of $1.7 million at September 30, 2001 along
with anticipated revenue collections and the appeal bond financing discussed
above will be sufficient for meeting our working capital needs for fiscal 2002
with regard to continuing operations in existing markets. Additional financing
will be required to fund acquisitions or expansion into new markets.

     If additional capital financing arrangements, including public or private
sales of debt or equity securities, or additional borrowings from commercial
banks, are insufficient or unavailable, or if we experience shortfalls in
anticipated revenues or increases in anticipated expenses, we will modify our
operations and growth strategies to match available funding. In such case, it is
likely that our advertising expenditures would be downscaled to a level where
positive cash flows are generated from operations. We have no long term
advertising commitments.


"SAFE HARBOR" STATEMENT

         The following "Safe Harbor" Statement is made pursuant to the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain of the Statements contained in
the body of this Report are forward-looking statements (rather than historical
facts) that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking
statements. With respect to such forward-looking statements, we seek the
protections afforded by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These risks include, without limitation, that (1) we will not improve EBITDA,
profitability or product margins, (2) we will not continue to achieve operating
efficiencies, (3) we will not retain or grow our subscriber base, including DSL
and commercial services customers, (4) we will not be competitive with existing
or new competitors, (5) we will not keep up with industry pricing or
technological developments impacting the Internet, (6) needed financing will not
be available to us if and as needed, and (7) we will be adversely affected by
dependence on network infrastructure, telecommunications providers and other
vendors, by regulatory changes and by general economic and business conditions.
This list is intended to identify certain of the principal factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the
forward-looking statements included elsewhere herein. These factors are not
intended to represent a complete list of all risks and uncertainties inherent in
our business, and should be read in conjunction with the more detailed
cautionary statements included in our other publicly filed reports and
documents.


ITEM 3. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

         We do not issue or engage in trading of market-risk sensitive
instruments. We also do not purchase for investment, hedging or for purposes
"other than trading", instruments that are likely to expose the Company to
market risk. We have not entered into any forward nor purchased any futures
contracts, nor purchased any options or entered into any swaps. We invest in
short-term high grade interest bearing instruments. In this regard, our interest
income is most sensitive to changes in the general level of U.S. interest rates.


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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

         In August, 2001, we appealed an adverse judgment entered against the
Company, our former Chief Executive Officer, Michael T. Maples, and our
Chairman, William O. Hunt. This litigation and judgment have been previously
disclosed in 10-Q and 10-K filings for our fiscal years ended 2001 and 2000.


ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

         (c) The Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement dated August 6,
2001, in which the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Jack T.
Smith, purchased 200,000 shares of common stock from the Company at the price of
$0.42 per share, which was the closing market price of the stock on the date of
the agreement. This issuance was effected under Section 4(2) of the Securities
Act in connection with Mr. Smith's employment by the Company and without the
involvement of an underwriter. Of the total purchase price of $84,000, Mr. Smith
paid $2,000 in cash and entered into a Promissory Note to the Company for the
remaining amount. The Promissory Note is for the principal amount of $82,000,
with interest accruing at the rate of 6.33% annually. Interest is payable each
calendar quarter beginning on October 1, 2001 and continuing until July 1, 2008.
All unpaid principal and interest is due and payable on August 29, 2008. The
Promissory Note is secured by the 200,000 shares of Common Stock under a Pledge
and Security Agreement also dated August 6, 2001. Under the Stock Purchase
Agreement, the Company agreed to pay to Mr. Smith as additional compensation on
or before the due date of any interest payment under the Promissory Note, an
amount which after all withholding required by applicable law equals the next
interest installment due on the Promissory Note. This amount may be paid by a
credit to the accrued unpaid interest on the Promissory Note. No later than
January 15 of each calendar year during the term of Mr. Smith's employment, the
Company will pay to Mr. Smith a cash bonus in an amount which after all
withholding required by applicable law equals the federal income tax liability
of Mr. Smith not previously withheld or paid by the Company for any such
additional compensation. For a period of seven years after the date of the Stock
Purchase Agreement, Mr. Smith has the right and option to sell all or any
portion of the 200,000 shares to the Company for the price of $0.42 per share.
In the event that Mr. Smith's employment with the Company is terminated for
cause prior to the third anniversary of the Stock Purchase Agreement, for a
period of 60 days after the date of such termination, the Company has the right
and option to purchase from Mr. Smith, at a purchase price equal to $0.42 per
share, the following number of shares: (i) on or prior to the first anniversary:
200,000 shares; (ii) after the first anniversary but on or prior to the second
anniversary: 133,333 shares; and (iii) prior to the third anniversary: 66,666
shares; provided, however, that this repurchase right will terminate immediately
prior to any change in control of the Company. The purchase price upon exercise
of this option shall be applied to the outstanding balance of unpaid accrued
interest and principal upon the Promissory Note and the balance, if any, shall
be paid in cash to Mr. Smith. Under the Stock Purchase Agreement, Mr. Smith has
demand registration rights for all or any portion of the 200,000 shares of
Common Stock.


ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

     (a) Exhibits

3.1      Articles of Incorporation, as amended, incorporated by reference to
         Exhibit Nos. 3.1 and 3.2 on Form SB-2, as amended, initially filed with
         the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 21, 1998 (File No.
         333-59527).

3.2      By-Laws, as amended, incorporated by reference to Exhibit Nos. 3.3 and
         3.4 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2, as amended,
         initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 21,
         1998 (File No. 333-59527), and Exhibit No. 3.3 to the Company's Form
         10-QSB filed on November 15, 1999 (File No. 000-25147).

4.1      Specimen Common Stock Certificate, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
         No. 4.1 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2, as
         amended, initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
         July 21, 1998 (File No. 333-59527).

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4.2      Pages from the Articles and By-Laws that define the rights of holders
         of Common Stock, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the
         Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2, initially filed with the
         Securities and Exchange Commission on January 21, 2000 (File No.
         333-95179).

4.3      Stock Purchase Agreement dated August 6, 2001 by and between Internet
         America, Inc. and Jack T. Smith.(1)

4.4      Promissory Note dated August 6, 2001 by and between Internet America,
         Inc. and Jack T. Smith.(1)

4.5      Pledge and Security Agreement dated August 6, 2001 by and between
         Internet America, Inc. and Jack T. Smith.(1)

4.6      Letter of Credit Security Commitment Agreement dated September 18, 2001
         by and between Internet America, Inc. and William O. Hunt(1)

4.7      Security Agreement dated September 18, 2001 by and between Internet
         America, Inc. and William O. Hunt(1)

4.8      Registration Rights Agreement dated September 18, 2001 by and between
         Internet America, Inc. and William O. Hunt(1)

10.1     Stock Purchase Agreement dated August 6, 2001 by and between Internet
         America, Inc. and Jack T. Smith.(1)

10.2     Promissory Note dated August 6, 2001 by and between Internet America,
         Inc. and Jack T. Smith.(1)

10.3     Pledge and Security Agreement dated August 6, 2001 by and between
         Internet America, Inc. and Jack T. Smith.(1)

10.4     Letter of Credit Security Commitment Agreement dated September 18, 2001
         by and between Internet America, Inc. and William O. Hunt(1)

10.5     Security Agreement dated September 18, 2001 by and between Internet
         America, Inc. and William O. Hunt(1)

10.6     Registration Rights Agreement dated September 18, 2001 by and between
         Internet America, Inc. and William O. Hunt(1)

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(1)      Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form
         10-K filed on September 28, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference.

(2)      See note 2 to the financial statements.


     (b) Reports on Form 8-K

         The Company filed no reports on Form 8-K during the quarter for which
this report is filed.


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                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements 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.



                                    INTERNET AMERICA, INC.
                                    (Registrant)

Date:  11/14/01                     By: /s/ Jack T. Smith
                                        ---------------------------------------
                                        Jack T. Smith
                                        President and Chief Executive Officer



Date:  11/14/01                     By: /s/ Mark Novy
                                        ---------------------------------------
                                        Mark Novy
                                        Chief Accounting Officer



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                                INDEX TO EXHIBITS

<Table>
<Caption>

Exhibit
   No.       Description
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<S>          <C>
3.1          Articles of Incorporation, as amended, incorporated by reference to
             Exhibit Nos. 3.1 and 3.2 on Form SB-2, as amended, initially filed with
             the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 21, 1998 (File No.
             333-59527).

3.2          By-Laws, as amended, incorporated by reference to Exhibit Nos. 3.3 and
             3.4 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2, as amended,
             initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 21,
             1998 (File No. 333-59527), and Exhibit No. 3.3 to the Company's Form
             10-QSB filed on November 15, 1999 (File No. 000-25147).

4.1          Specimen Common Stock Certificate, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
             No. 4.1 of the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2, as
             amended, initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
             July 21, 1998 (File No. 333-59527).

4.2          Pages from the Articles and By-Laws that define the rights of holders
             of Common Stock, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the
             Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2, initially filed with the
             Securities and Exchange Commission on January 21, 2000 (File No.
             333-95179).

4.3          Stock Purchase Agreement dated August 6, 2001 by and between Internet
             America, Inc. and Jack T. Smith.(1)

4.4          Promissory Note dated August 6, 2001 by and between Internet America,
             Inc. and Jack T. Smith.(1)

4.5          Pledge and Security Agreement dated August 6, 2001 by and between
             Internet America, Inc. and Jack T. Smith.(1)

4.6          Letter of Credit Security Commitment Agreement dated September 18, 2001
             by and between Internet America, Inc. and William O. Hunt(1)

4.7          Security Agreement dated September 18, 2001 by and between Internet
             America, Inc. and William O. Hunt(1)

4.8          Registration Rights Agreement dated September 18, 2001 by and between
             Internet America, Inc. and William O. Hunt(1)

10.1         Stock Purchase Agreement dated August 6, 2001 by and between Internet
             America, Inc. and Jack T. Smith.(1)

10.2         Promissory Note dated August 6, 2001 by and between Internet America,
             Inc. and Jack T. Smith.(1)

10.3         Pledge and Security Agreement dated August 6, 2001 by and between
             Internet America, Inc. and Jack T. Smith.(1)

10.4         Letter of Credit Security Commitment Agreement dated September 18, 2001
             by and between Internet America, Inc. and William O. Hunt(1)

10.5         Security Agreement dated September 18, 2001 by and between Internet
             America, Inc. and William O. Hunt(1)

10.6         Registration Rights Agreement dated September 18, 2001 by and between
             Internet America, Inc. and William O. Hunt(1)

11           Computation of earnings per share(2)
</Table>

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(1)      Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form
         10-K filed on September 28, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference.

(2)      See note 2 to the financial statements.