Broadwing First Carrier to Offer Customizable, Web-Based Reports for Frame Relay/ATM Customers.

Business Editors

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2001

Broadwing Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Broadwing, Inc. (NYSE:BRW), today announced it is the first carrier to offer customizable, network-based reports using its new Suite of Network Based Web Reporting Tools for Frame Relay and ATM services.

"By enabling our customers to better manage their networks and actively monitor their usage, we empower them to identify problems, observe traffic flow and accurately forecast their network needs into the future," said Doug Kellermann, vice president, advanced data services at Broadwing Communications.

"This easy-to-use tool gives us visibility into the traffic and utilization patterns of our networks, enabling us to recognize where we can enhance our performance," said Cliff Jones, manager of technical support for The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC.

The Frame Relay/ATM Network Based Reporting Tools enable customers to monitor a host of performance indicators. Customers are able to both observe their networks as a whole, and drill down to an individual Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) level. Because the reports are web-based, they do not require additional equipment and customers are able to email the reports to other parties.

The Frame Relay/ATM Network Based Reporting Tools provide:

A) Detailed traffic reports of critical network indicators such

as throughput, circuit performance and network utilization.

B) Secure online access at anytime from any location.

C) Customizable views and graphs of monitored data.

Broadwing's Frame Relay/ATM Network Based Reporting Tools are specifically designed for business customers and are available immediately. In addition to being the first carrier to offer web-based reporting tools, Broadwing is also the first company in the industry to complete an intelligent, all-optical switched network.

About Broadwing

Broadwing Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Broadwing Inc. (NYSE:BRW), is the world's first optical network service provider and combines unparalleled customer service with the most advanced and flexible 18,500 mile next-generation fiber optic network and award-winning IP backbone, to create data and internet solutions that are innovative, reliable, and provide businesses a competitive advantage. Broadwing sets the standard for customer accountability with the industry's only Installation Guarantee. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Austin, Texas, with 6,400 employees in 56 sales and service offices across the country, Broadwing can be found on the web at www.broadwing.com.