DSL.net Joins Galileo's Global Partner Solutions Marketing Program - Company to offer high-speed Internet access to Galileo-connected travel agents nationwide -.

Business & Technology Editors

NEW HAVEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 29, 2002

DSL.net, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSLN), a leading, nationwide, direct provider of high-speed Internet access solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses, has been selected as a partner in Galileo's Global Partner Solutions(SM) marketing program.

Galileo International, a leading provider of electronic global distribution services (GDS) for the travel industry, is a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation. Through the Global Partner Solutions marketing program, DSL.net will offer its services to Galileo-connected travel agencies nationwide.

"Galileo's expertise in the travel industry makes them an excellent partner in addressing the large opportunity to serve travel agencies across the U.S.," said Keith Markley, president and chief operating officer of DSL.net. "DSL.net's Internet services dovetail perfectly with Galileo's Internet-based solutions for its travel agency customers. Our broadband access enhances the performance of Galileo's services, while enabling agents fast access to other Internet-based applications."

DSL.net also will participate in the Galileo Business Builders(SM) program, a new strategic initiative offering travel agencies exclusive ways to make and save money and better succeed in today's challenging industry environment. Galileo Business Builders is a long-term, comprehensive program designed to boost agency profits.

"Our relationship with DSL.net will provide travel agencies with preferred pricing on high-speed Internet services to improve productivity while substantially reducing costs," said Judy Mills, Galileo's manager of Global Partner Solutions. "We have been impressed with DSL.net's responsiveness and the relationships they have developed with their existing customers."

About DSL.net

Based in New Haven, Connecticut, DSL.net, Inc. combines its own DSL facilities, nationwide network infrastructure, and Tier I Internet Service Provider (ISP) capabilities to provide high-speed Internet access and value-added services directly to small- and medium-sized businesses throughout the United States. A certified CLEC in all 50 states, plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, DSL.net sells to businesses, primarily through its own direct sales channel. DSL.net augments its direct sales strategy through select system integrators, application service providers and marketing partners. In addition to a number of high-performance, high-speed Internet connectivity solutions specifically designed for business, DSL.net product offerings include Web hosting, DNS management, enhanced e-mail, on-line data backup and recovery services, firewalls and nationwide dial-up services. For more information on DSL.net, visit www.dsl.net (http://www.dsl.net), e-mail [e-mail] (mailto:[e-mail]), or call 1-877-DSL-NET1 (1-877- 375-6381).

About Galileo International

Galileo International is a global technology leader. Its core business is providing electronic global distribution services for the travel industry through its computerized reservation systems, leading-edge products and innovative Internet-based solutions. Galileo is a value-added distributor of travel inventory dedicated to supporting its travel supplier, agency and corporate customers and, through them, expanding traveler choice. A subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD), Galileo is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A., and has offices worldwide. Visit www.galileo.com.

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 potential marketing opportunities from the announced transaction, 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) risks associated with DSL.net's reliance on two long distance carriers, including WorldCom, Inc., to transmit data across its network; (ii) competition; (iii) the challenges relating to the timely installation of service for customers, including DSL.net's dependence on traditional telephone companies to provide acceptable telephone lines in a timely manner; (iv) DSL.net's dependence on wholesale providers to provide it with local DSL and T1 facilities in areas where it has not deployed its own equipment; (v) the difficulty of predicting the new and rapidly evolving high-speed data communications industry; (vi) regulatory, legislative, and judicial developments, which could adversely affect the way DSL.net operates its business; (vii) market demand for DSL.net's products and services; and (viii) DSL.net's ability to recruit and retain qualified personnel and manage the growth of its operations. 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, 2001, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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