Akamai and iPRIMUS.COM Team Up On Initiative to End Extreme Poverty.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 1999--

iPRIMUS.com Network Bandwidth Will Support World's Mega Web Site

To View NetAid Concert

Akamai Technologies, which operates a global Internet content delivery service that speeds up Web performance, and iPRIMUS.com, the Internet/data subsidiary of global communications services provider PRIMUS Telecommunications Group, Incorporated (Nasdaq: PRTL), announced today that they are collaborating to support the NetAid initiative aimed at fighting extreme poverty.

Specifically, iPRIMUS.com has deployed servers and will provide bandwidth to support the traffic to the NetAid Web site, www.netaid.org, and what is expected to be the world's largest-ever Webcast of the NetAid concert.

Originally unveiled in April, NetAid was created by Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and sponsored by Akamai and KPMG, to bring together the respective forces of technology, entertainment, and government to raise awareness and support for the fight against poverty.

Established as a long-term initiative, the technology partners behind NetAid have launched a new robust mega Web site that enables people to learn about and take action against poverty. NetAid's efforts will also be highlighted by three live concerts taking place on October 9, 1999, featuring David Bowie, Bono, Wyclef Jean and Jewel, to name a few.

The concerts will be Webcast live at www.netaid.org and Akamai's network partners, including iPRIMUS.com, will provide bandwidth to support the significant traffic anticipated before, during, and after the concerts. The NetAid Web site is designed to handle 60 million hits per hour. NetAid is expected to be the largest Web event ever.

iPRIMUS.com was launched on May 24, 1999 to pursue PRIMUS's Internet and data initiatives. iPRIMUS.com is the next major step in executing PRIMUS's global strategy to offer `one and other integrated communications services are expected to be offered in the near future to business and rrated network currently provides coverage to moeb hosting firms, content providers, multinational corporations and organizations, and other enterprises reqs a real collaborative event, with each technology sponsor and network provider playing an important role in erty crisis and are proud to join the NetAid cause. By teaming with Akamai, they have contributed streaming I delivery service that improves Web site speed unications Group, Incorporated (NASDAQ: PRTL) is a full-service, facilities-based global communications compavices through an extensive global network of owned and leased transmission facilities, including ownership interests in 23 undersea fiber optic cable systems, 19 international gateway and domestic switches, a satellite earth station and a variety of operating relationships that allow the Company to deliver traffic worldwide.

Founded in 1994 and based in McLean, VA, PRIMUS currently serves over 1.7 million corporate, small- and medium-sized business, residential and telecommunication carrier customers located in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

For PRIMUS Telecommunications Group, Incorporated: The statements in this release that are forward looking statements are based on current expectations and are not strictly historical statements, which may differ materially from actual results. Not strictly historical statements include, without limitation, those regarding management's plans, objectives, strategy, and timing for future operations, product plans and performance, management's assessment of market factors, and future financial performance.

Among factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are changes in business conditions; changes in the telecommunications or Internet industry and the general economy; DSL, Internet and telecom competition; changes in service offerings; risks associated with PRIMUS's limited operating history, particularly its limited DSL and Internet experience and expertise, entry into developing markets, and managing rapid growth; and risks associated with international operations (including foreign currency translation risks), dependence on effective information systems, and development and performance PRIMUS's global communications network. These factors are discussed more fully in PRIMUS's public filings, including its most recent 10K and 10Q filings and the prospectus dated September 10, 1999, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.