ICG Enhances Service Delivery with Juniper Networks; Deploys Multi-Protocol Label Switching Across Nationwide Data Network.

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2003

ICG Communications, Inc., a provider of business-class voice, Internet and broadband services, announced today it has completed deployment of Juniper Networks Inc. (Nasdaq: JNPR) M-series routing platforms as the foundation for multiple revenue-generating services, including its latest VoicePipe(TM) IP telephony and Internet service solution, and network-based VPNs.

Based on Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS), this enhancement enables ICG to speed its time to market for key differentiating services, delivering a superior user experience to its nationwide customer base, while reducing network operating costs. Leveraging Juniper Networks' rich packet processing capabilities, ICG has enhanced its VoicePipe solution with multi-site capabilities, guaranteed Quality of Service for voice packets and full fault tolerance to support increased up-time.

"The Juniper M-series platform was selected to transform ICG's backbone due to its broad deployment in service provider networks and its industry-leading MPLS features," said Jim Hart, vice president and chief network architect, ICG.

VoicePipe delivers a single solution that bundles IP business telephone service, long-distance and high-speed Internet access in a competitively priced package. In most cases, businesses can reduce total cost of ownership expenses associated with communications service by up to 25 percent with ICG's VoicePipe. Users can customize dozens of call features via a web portal and administrators can make moves and changes easier than ever before at a reduced cost.

"We're pleased that ICG has deployed the M-series as the foundation for multiple revenue-generating services in its nationwide data network," said Kevin Dillon, director of portfolio marketing, Juniper Networks. "Along with increasing customer satisfaction, the service-rich infrastructure they have created optimizes their return on the network investment. With this approach, ICG is a leading example of the Model for Integrated Network Transformation (MINT), which outlines Juniper Networks vision for transforming the business of networking."

About ICG Communications

ICG Communications is a facilities-based Internet, broadband and voice communications provider with a nationwide data backbone and extensive metro fiber. The company's local network presence spans more than 30 major metropolitan areas including its headquarters in Denver, Cleveland, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Atlanta, New York, Boston and Washington, D.C. ICG's products include, managed dial-up Internet access, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), voice and Internet Protocol (IP) solutions and fiber optic transport services. ICG serves corporate customers, Internet Service Providers (ISP's) and interexchange carriers.. For more information about ICG Communications, visit the company's Web site at http://www.icgcom.com.

About Juniper Networks, Inc.

Juniper Networks transforms the business of networking by converting a commodity -- bandwidth -- into a dependable, secure, and highly valuable corporate asset. Founded in 1996 to meet the stringent demands of service providers, Juniper Networks is now relied upon by the world's leading network operators, government agencies, research and education institutions, and information-intensive enterprises as the foundation for uncompromising networks. Juniper Networks is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Additional information can be found at www.juniper.net.

Juniper Networks is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries as a trademark of Juniper Networks, Inc. Broadband Cable Processor, ERX, ESP, G1, G10, G-series, Internet Processor, JUNOS, JUNOScript, M5, M10, M20, M40, M40e, M160, M-series, NMC-RX, SDX, ServiceGuard, T320, T640, T-series, UMC, and Unison are trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks are the property of their respective owners.