DSL.net, QGO Establish `Hot-Zone' Wireless Broadband Network in `America's First Resort' Area of Newport, R.I.; Broadband Wireless Network Stretches for 2-plus Nautical Miles.

Business Editors

NEW HAVEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 2, 2003

DSL.net, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSLN), a leading nationwide provider of broadband communications services to businesses, and Rhode Island-based QGO, a premier provider of broadband-on-demand networks and services, are taking wireless "hot spots" to the next level with the creation of a wireless "hot zone" that is now serving downtown Newport, R.I., the Newport harbor, lower Narragansett Bay and parts of Jamestown, R.I.

The Wi-Fi hot zone, which is served from a central point in Newport, utilizes the popular 802.11b wireless technology platform. Residents in the hot-zone coverage area, including boaters and other visitors to the harbor, can access the Internet via laptop computers, PDAs or other wireless devices that are equipped with a wireless networking card. Users can surf the Internet or access work and school networks at broadband speeds.

"DSL.net's nationwide broadband network positions us as an ideal choice for supporting broadband wireless hot spots and providing access for broadband-on-demand networks," said Keith Markley, president and chief operating officer of DSL.net. "Since launching our first hot spot with QGO in September 2002, our respective companies have developed a solid working relationship and we envision additional opportunities for large-scale deployments in other locations."

Dennis diBattista, president of Pawtucket, R.I.-based QGO added that "what makes this Newport application so unique is that users can establish high-speed Internet sessions with standard wireless networking cards from miles away; not the usual 300 to 600 feet of most hot spots. Users can get a good signal in a wide coverage area, including most of Narragansett Bay."

According to Markley and diBattista, the hot-zone coverage should be particularly appealing to the boating community that frequents the Newport area throughout the summer and fall - as well as visitors to the many outdoor festivals. The expanded hot-zone coverage area is made possible by a new switch manufactured by Vivato, a Wi-Fi infrastructure company based in San Francisco.

Users in the Newport hot zone can select from among four connectivity plans: $30 per month for unlimited access, $6 per 24-hour period, $3 per hour or $1.50 for a 15-minute session. Users can roam under the same rate plan among other hot spots or zones developed by DSL.net and QGO in Southern New England. Payment is by credit card through a secure gateway.

About QGO

QGO is a provider of broadband-on-demand applications and services to the mobile data user. QGO owns and operates a broadband-on-demand network, creates and hosts customized portals, and furnishes and installs wireless data transmission products; selling to carriers and to the enterprise. Its mission is to be the market leader in creating, enabling and managing customized Internet portals and service points for mobile users of high-speed Internet networks. For more information, visit www.GOQGO.com or call 1-800-410-0460.

About DSL.net

DSL.net, Inc. is a leading nationwide provider of broadband communications services to businesses. The Company combines its own facilities, nationwide network infrastructure and Internet Service Provider (ISP) capabilities to provide high-speed Internet access, private network solutions and value-added services directly to small- and medium-sized businesses or larger enterprises looking to connect multiple locations. DSL.net product offerings include T-1 and business-class DSL services, virtual private networks (VPNs), frame relay, Web hosting, DNS management, enhanced e-mail, online data backup and recovery services, firewalls and nationwide dial-up services; as well as integrated voice and data offerings in select markets. For more information, visit www.dsl.net, e-mail [e-mail] or call 1-877-DSL-NET1 (1-877-375-6381).

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those regarding additional opportunities for hot-spot networks, are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond DSL.net's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. In particular, the risks and uncertainties include, among other things, (i) DSL.net's ability to execute its business plan in a timely manner to generate the forecasted financial and operating results and liquidity; (ii) DSL.net's need for additional funds, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all, which could adversely impact DSL.net's ability to implement its business plan and continue its operations; (iii) failure to generate sufficient revenue, contain certain discretionary spending, achieve certain other business plan objectives or obtain additional capital could have a material adverse effect on DSL.net's results of operations or financial position, or cause it to pursue strategic alternatives or discontinue some, a significant portion or all of its operations; (iv) competition and (v) regulatory, legislative and judicial developments, all of which could adversely affect the way DSL.net operates its business. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. DSL.net undertakes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise. For additional information regarding these and other risks faced by DSL.net, see the disclosure contained under "Risk Factors" in DSL.net's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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