CORRECTING and REPLACING New Edge Networks Offers Free Trials of Multi-Site Data Networks.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

CORRECTION...by New Edge Networks

VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2003

In BW5221 issued July 29, 2003, (WA-NEW-EDGE-NETWORKS) offers free trials, first graph, second line should read xxx four or more (sted more than four).

The corrected release reads:

NEW EDGE NETWORKS OFFERS FREE TRIALS OF MULTI-SITE DATA NETWORKS

New Edge Networks is offering business customers with four or more office locations a 60-day free data communications trial linking their sites with frame relay over DSL technologies. The offer expires Sept. 30.

New Edge Networks will install and maintain two frame over DSL connections at no costs throughout the 60-day trial period. At the end of the free service trial, customers agree to retain regular service on a minimum of four sites or disconnect the trial lines. Monthly fees for frame relay over DSL connections start at $110 each, including customer premises equipment, configuration, installation, and minimum speed of 128 kilobits per second.

"There are no 'I gotchas' in our free trial. New Edge Networks is absorbing all initial installation costs plus the regular service fees during the trial," said Dan Moffat, president and CEO of New Edge Networks. "We are simply asking customers to test drive our frame over DSL service side by side to their existing frame relay data lines for 60 days. Once customers see results, we believe they will convert to frame over DSL."

To qualify for the free service trial, business customers must have their existing regular frame relay host site on a network operated by any of the regional bell operating companies. Remaining sites must be within reach of New Edge Networks' DSL network, which includes almost all states.

Businesses without existing frame relay connections can still qualify for the free service trial. They will realize the advantages of operating efficiencies by having their dispersed sites linked with always-on data or email connections, instead of requiring employees to use dial-up access.

"Our free trial is a validation of the quality and reliability of frame over DSL," Moffat said. "Monthly frame over DSL pricing is up to 50 percent less than traditional frame relay. It offers a high quality of service, secure connections and bandwidth guarantees. Our frame over DSL pricing is competitive to national frame solutions from the major long distance providers and local frame services from the regional bell operating companies.

"Our frame relay over DSL service also opens up a large, previously untapped market for business broadband connectivity," Moffat said. "More small and midsize businesses such as real estate offices, restaurant chains, and retail stores, need the reliability of frame relay but do not want to pay the higher monthly costs that are associated with it. Broadband connections will help these businesses become more competitive, efficient, and profitable."

In addition to frame over DSL, New Edge Networks also provides traditional frame relay services in all states, plus Canada and Puerto Rico. Customers could use a combination of traditional frame relay and frame relay over DSL to create blended networks and reduce computer network costs.

Businesses could sign up through authorized New Edge Networks agents or by calling toll-free 1-866-636-3343. More information about the trial is available at http://www.newedgenetworks.com/products/wan_frame_overdsl/.

About New Edge Networks

New Edge Networks is a national business broadband connectivity company that owns and operates one of the largest multi-service data communications networks in the United States. In addition to providing Frame Relay, ATM, IP and other advanced data services nationally, New Edge has one of the largest DSL coverage footprints for small and midsize cities across the country. The company also provides dedicated high-speed Internet access in about 30 major cites around the country. New Edge Networks offers Frame Relay access and gateway products through channel partner programs or wholesale relationships. It provides a wide variety of business-class DSL and T-1 solutions through Internet Service Providers and its own TransEdge brand. Top-tier private venture firms, worldwide financial institutions and worldwide technology firms provide financial backing to New Edge Networks. The company's Web site is www.newedgenetworks.com; telephone: [phone].