Network Solutions Welcomes European Internet Providers To its International Premier Partner Program.

Signs 13 top Internet service providers in the United Kingdom,

France, Netherlands and Spain

Network Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSOL) today announced that 13 European companies have joined its International Premier Domain Registration Services program which will make it easier for Internet users in the United Kingdom, France, Netherlands and Spain to register .com, .net and .org global Web addresses.

These 13 European companies were signed prior to September 30, and bring the total to more than 60 companies worldwide that have joined Network Solutions international program since it was launched in July 1998.

"We are seeing a growing demand for dot com registrations in Europe as Internet use continues to climb," said Gary Hayward, Network Solutions vice president, international marketing. "The number of European households coming online is expected to double by 2000, and businesses will follow. Many of these newcomers will want the global identity that .com provides. We are pleased with the high level of interest from these European companies. Together we are making it easier for businesses and individuals to register a dot com Web address."

As part of its agreements with these companies, Network Solutions' marketing channels program provides enhanced access to its domain name registration services. Network Solutions also provides dedicated account management and customer service to accommodate multiple languages with 24-hour daily operational support.

Through its international premier program, Network Solutions is creating marketing channels in Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and South America to address the growing demand for Internet services in these regions of the world. This marketing channel program enables companies to provide one-stop shopping for global Web address registration services in .com, .net and .org as well as the country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs) such as .uk for the United Kingdom, .fr for France, .nl for Netherlands and .es for Spain. Businesses and individuals in these countries increasingly want the ability to register in .com, .net and .org as well, to ensure both a global and a local presence on the Internet.

The international premier program is modeled after Network Solutions' successful U.S. program, which speeds the registration process for more than 50 U.S. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Web hosting companies and their customers.

The European partners include:

-- Demon, Internet Ltd. Founded in June 1992, Demon Internet is the largest ISP in the UK. The company is the pioneer of low-cost flat rate Internet connectivity in the UK and the Netherlands for both business and home users. As well as offering standard dial-up services, Demon Internet offers a comprehensive range of business services including business dial-up and network dial-up for small to medium-sized businesses and a leased-line solution for corporations. Demon Internet now hosts more than 50 percent of all UK Web sites. In May 1998 Demon Internet was acquired by ScottishTelecom, the telecom subsidiary of ScottishPower PLC.

-- NetBenefit. London-based NetBenefit was launched in 1994 to provide Internet solutions to the UK business community. NetBenefit is continually building on its position as a UK market leader in domain name search, watch and registration services. In addition to the full domain management range of products, NetBenefit also supplies sophisticated Web-hosting, e-commerce and consultancy services.

"Net Benefit has built our international, market-leading position on efficiency and customer service. The relationship with Network Solutions is an excellent opportunity for us to offer our unique product range with the full back-up of the largest domain name registry in the world," said Jonathan Robinson, managing director of NetBenefit.

-- UUNet UK. Founded in 1987, UUNET is the longest established Internet provider, both in the UK and worldwide. UUNET offers its customers the security and strength of a global player, but combined with the understanding and accessibility of local operating companies. For large blue chip companies, or small local businesses, UUNET provides a comprehensive range of business to business Internet solutions. UUNET is a subsidiary of MCI WorldCom, one of the fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications businesses in the world.

-- Global Internet, part of the Internet Technology Group plc, is a fast growing Internet Service Provider dedicated to providing low-cost, easy access to the Internet. The company offers a range of Internet services to home and small-to medium-sized enterprises.

-- U-Net Limited is one of the largest independent ISPs in the UK providing a complete range of Internet connectivity products to businesses, private individuals and academics. It is also unique in the world in that it is the only ISP allowed to connect directly to JANET, the UK academic network. U-Net was founded in 1994 by its present chairman, Tony Smith, and managing director, Bill Unsworth.

-- Name City. Established in 1996, Name City registers hundreds of domains each month for clients worldwide. In July 1998, Name City was registering more UK domain names than any other company. Name City offers fast hosting solutions for businesses in their Network Operations Centre in London.

-- DomainNames.com Ltd is based in the UK and offers registration, hosting and e-mail services. Established in 1995, DomainNames.com has developed a worldwide network of partners to provide a more efficient registration service for its global customers. Growth through strategic alliances has been the key to success for DomainNames.com with thousands of satisfied customers.

"We are delighted to be part of Network Solutions' premier program," said Chris Wilds, head of European sales. This means we can provide a better service to our clients, and it strengthens our position as one of the top domain name registrars in the world.

-- Le Serveur Internet S.A., founded in 1996 in Lyon, France, provides domain name registration, Web site development and other Web-based services for businesses and individuals.

-- Ludexpress started its Internet Protocol business in April 1996 and today hosts more than 200 Web sites and 800 domain names. In addition to Web site development and hosting activities, Ludexpress also develops vertical search engines, databases and value added Web sites. In September 1998, Ludexpress entered the Com One holding and now develops sites and Internet technologies for Com Ones products: modems and NCs.

-- VuurWerk Internet BV is a leading IPP in The Netherlands after only two years in business. Vuurwerks growth strategy is to concentrate on the lower and middle segment of the hosting market with a competitive price/performance ratio.

-- CTV (Centre Telematic Valencia) is Spain's largest private ISP. Since 1992, CTV has been in the global communications business, and since 1996, CTV has offered reliable, Internet access and a host of Internet marketing solutions including Web hosting, Web design and e-commerce. In 1998, after taking over JET Internet, CTV has become the Spanish ISP with the largest number of registered users and clients.

"Our partnership with Network Solutions will not only mean better service to our clients, but it will also considerably increase the chance of Spanish companies to broaden their markets thanks to a marketing plan that includes dot com domains as one of the main ingredients for a worldwide presence of Spanish-based enterprises," said Enrique Rodriquez, marketing and sales manager.

-- INFASE Comunicaciones is a leading hosting and server provider in Spain and for the Spanish speaking worldwide community. Founded in 1994, INFASE offers Internet business solutions to the Spanish ISP market, including e-mail and dial-up services for large accounts. INFASE also offers e-commerce, state-of-the-art Web design support and a wide range of Web managing productivity tools. INFASE claims the largest base of .com and .net hosted domains in Spain.

-- RAN Internet, based in Madrid, is a fast-growing ISP and a leading provider of Web hosting and Internet connectivity since 1994. Ran offers low-cost, easy access to the Internet to home users as well as business network connectivity, Web hosting, e-commerce and security solutions to enterprises.

Network Solutions launched its international premier program in July with the signing of six companies in Scandinavia, which has the highest percentage of on-line users per capita. Since that time, more than 60 companies have joined Network Solutions' program. Network Solutions intends to develop marketing channels throughout Europe moving next into Belgium, Germany, Italy and Luxemburg. Interested European marketing channel companies should contact Phil Callan ([e-mail]) or Mark Henderson-Thynne ([e-mail]).

Founded in 1979, Network Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSOL) pioneered the development of registering Web addresses ending in .com, .net, .org and .edu. Network Solutions also provides enterprise network consulting services, focusing on network engineering, network security and network management solutions for commercial customers. For more information, see the http://www.networksolutions.com Web site.