Darwin Networks to Provide High Speed Internet Access To Greater Denver Area.

Business Editors/Internet Writers & Reporters

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2000

Darwin Networks, a leading provider of high speed Internet access and network solutions, announced today that it has begun providing services to multi-dwelling complexes in Denver. In addition, the company will begin serving the city's commercial property market this June.

"Denver's high concentration of technologically savvy apartment residents and businesses makes our expansion into the city a logical move," said Glenn Meyer, president of Darwin Network's Multi-Dwelling Unit Division. "Our full service Internet capabilities provide the perfect value-added amenity for property management companies that are interested in staying ahead of their competition."

Darwin Networks will use its proven DSL and wireless technology to install guaranteed high speed Internet access in Denver's apartment complexes, businesses and office buildings. Darwin's technology allows its users to simultaneously use their telephone lines and browse the Internet at up to 100 times the speed of a conventional modem.

With its suite of customized services designed for the multi-dwelling community, the Louisville, Kentucky-based company is meeting the growing demand for high speed Internet access. By creating its own private network, Darwin has been able to provide secure, reliable end-to-end Internet services tailored to the specific needs of many businesses, apartment dwellings and hotels across the country.

"Denver property managers have recognized the trend that high speed Internet access will soon become a necessity, and not a luxury, in apartment units and work places," said Joel Coleman, president of Darwin Networks' Commercial Division. "By partnering with us to ensure that their facilities have the most secure, reliable and strategically designed Internet services, Denver property managers can position their residences as some of the area's most desirable places to live and work."

Darwin Networks has agreements in place, and in progress, to launch services in approximately 800 locations in almost 40 states and Canada. The burgeoning company recently expanded its potential user base with the acquisition of iCom Network, a premier developer of public Internet kiosks and software that can literally bring the Internet within reach of anyone, anywhere. The company's public Internet terminals can be found in many American airports, restaurants and hotels.

About Darwin Networks

Darwin Networks provides high speed Internet access and network solutions to small and medium-sized businesses; office, flex, industrial and retail properties; apartment, condominium and student housing complexes; hotels and telephone companies; using wireless, wireline, and DSL technologies. The company offers a full complement of marketing and support services, including training, to assist business owners, property managers and their staffs in marketing and implementing the new services.

Darwin Networks has corporate offices in Louisville, KY, Seattle, WA and Walnut Creek and San Diego, CA. The company's investors include Broadband Solutions, LLC (led by Chrysalis Ventures, LLC), Paul Allen's Vulcan Ventures, Richland Ventures, River Cities Capital and associates of Moore Capital. For more information about Darwin Networks, please visit www.darwin.net.