Data Access Expands Global Hubbing Business with Interconnect Agreements and New Capacity.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

LITTLETON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2003

Data Access is the Only Global Carrier to Offer Direct Connections for the Delivery of Economical Voice and Data Services to India and South Asia 

Data Access America Inc., a global provider of international wholesale data and voice services, today announced it has signed more than 25 interconnect agreements with tier-one carriers, such as Teleglobe, as well as RBOCs and wholesale carriers, including iBasis and SwissFone, since the company's launch of U.S. operations in May. Carrier customers benefit from the quality, reach and economy of connecting to the Data Access Global Network. The company has also added capacity to support traffic demands within its New York switching center.

Data Access works with interconnection partners to aggregate and terminate international long distance services. It routes traffic over its high-capacity, hybrid network that supports VoIP and TDM traffic, offering the best possible call quality and competitive rates. Data Access is continually expanding available routes and is the only global carrier with direct access to South Asian markets including India, where it carries 40 percent of all international long distance traffic.

"Putting agreements in place with top carriers validates the quality and reliability of our global network," said Ashutosh Misra, president and CEO of Data Access America. "We continue to expand our infrastructure to offer the best possible routes and services to our carrier customers. Offering competitively priced, high-quality call transport at a global level supports our customers' demands in offering high volume services such as call centers and other back office operations that are increasingly outsourced to overseas markets."

Data Access has carrier licenses for the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Hong Kong. The United States is the cornerstone to its Western expansion and the company is aggressively pursuing expansion in Mexico and Latin America. Data Access America's New York switching center has direct routes to over 200 countries across the world with more than 100 carrier interconnects across nine network operating centers.

Interconnection Partner Quotes

"Our relationship with Data Access enables us to supplement our 90-country network and enhance our already strong presence in India and throughout Asia to provide high-quality worldwide coverage for our 180 carrier customers," said Ofer Gneezy, president and CEO of iBasis, a leading provider of wholesale international telecommunications services.

"International carrier partners are critical to offering efficient and economical routes to destinations around the world," said Kristen Lingo, vice president of marketing and sales at SwissFone. "Connecting to the Data Access Global Network expands our reach into India and other markets in South Asia and strengthens our connections in North America."

"Teleglobe and Data Access share a common objective -- connecting high-quality international networks to support voice and data traffic and building a superior infrastructure for future services," said Christian Michaud, vice president of marketing at Teleglobe. "As a tier-one carrier, interconnect agreements that support advanced and reliable service offerings are important to continually deliver an unparallel value proposition to our customers. Data Access provides this expertise in countries such as India, as well as other South Asian countries."

About Data Access America

Data Access America Inc. offers international and national long-distance voice and data communication services. Its North American switching center connects eight aggregation points across the United States with nine network operating centers across the Data Access Global network, providing customers immediate and cost-effective access to a network of more than 280 countries across the world. The company has two distinct networks based on TDM and IP technology that offer high Call Completion Rate (CCR) and superior voice clarity. Data Access America is the wholly owned subsidiary of Data Access India Limited. Please visit www.da-america.com for more details.