[2] New Edge Networks to Host Nationwide Media and Analysts Conference Call.

VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 1999--

Dan Moffat, president, chief executive officer and co-founder of New Edge Networks, will host a national conference call 1:30 p.m. (EST), Wednesday, Nov. 17 for the news media and research analysts to discuss company plans of becoming first data communications and Internet access provider using digital subscriber line, or DSL, technology nationally in smaller cities and rural areas.

New Edge Networks is backed by three top-tier venture capital funds that were first to commit financing to three national DSL companies building their networks in major cities and metropolitan areas.

News reporters, editors and analysts can register to participate on the conference call through the company's website at www.newedgenetworks.com or by calling 1-877-725-3343 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST Monday through Friday. The conference call also will be broadcast simultaneously on the Internet via Business Wire VCall service. You will receive the call-in number when you register for the call.