Verio Names Network Access Solutions as Preferred Provider of High-Speed Internet Access for Richmond Businesses.

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 1999--

Colorado-based Verio Inc. (Nasdaq:VRIO), the world's largest domain-based Web-hosting company and a leading provider of comprehensive business Internet services, has teamed with Network Access Solutions (Nasdaq: NASC) of Sterling, Virginia, a leading provider of DSL-enabled services, to offer high-speed Internet access for Richmond businesses.

High-speed digital subscriber line (DSL) service is ideally suited for small and mid-sized businesses and telecommuters because it provides fast, "always on" and economical Internet access using existing telephone lines. NAS will be Verio's preferred provider of DSL services in Richmond.

Verio will use NAS' CuNet (CopperNet) network to deliver reliable DSL Internet access up to 50 times faster than regular dial-up Internet access, enabling Richmond organizations to increase the productivity of their online business activities. And unlike dial-up access, the DSL "always on" technology provides a constant connection to the Internet 24 hours a day, a benefit that eliminates incremental usage charges, disconnects and waiting times.

"DSL technology represents a powerful and increasingly popular alternative to conventional dial-up, cable and ISDN Internet access," said Andrew Clark, president of Verio's east region. "DSL allows users to download graphic-intensive Web pages in seconds, rather than minutes, and is an important addition to the Web hosting, e-commerce, virtual private network and other business Internet services that Verio already provides in the Richmond area."

Verio will offer a variety of DSL packages that include Web-site hosting, Internet security, domain-name registration, e-mail accounts and other business Internet services for a single monthly price. Named the best medium size city in the South by Money Magazine, Richmond is home to 12 "Fortune 1000" companies, more than one hundred office parks, and a labor force exceeding half a million people.

"Our agreement with Verio allows Richmond businesses to get the same high-speed DSL Internet access that, to date, primarily has been available only in much larger U.S. cities," said Chris Melnick, chief operating officer for Network Access Solutions. "By teaming with one of the leading ISPs serving Richmond, NAS can leverage its extensive DSL network to help Verio provide more area businesses with one-stop shopping for high-speed Internet access, network security and management services, and Web hosting and e-commerce services."

For more information on Verio's Richmond DSL services, please call Ben Katz at 800-784-6512.

About NAS Inc.

Founded in 1994, Sterling, Virginia-based Network Access Solutions ("NAS") is a leading provider of digital subscriber line (DSL)-enabled networking solutions to businesses. Through its branded CuNet (pronounced "copper net") service, NAS offers customers high-speed, "always on" local, metropolitan and wide-area connectivity services using DSL technology.

As a complement to CuNet, NAS offers customers a complete suite of value-added enterprise networking solutions, including network integration, network management, network security and professional services.

The CuNet network supports both legacy telecommunications infrastructures, including traditional voice, and newer, packet-based communications, including ATM, Frame Relay and IP. CuNet is currently available in Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, D.C.; Norfolk, VA and Pittsburgh, PA; and is expected to be available in Wilmington, DE by the end of 1999. For more information, visit the company's website: http://www.nas-corp.com.

About Verio Inc.

Verio Inc. is the world's largest domain-based (e.g. yourcompany.com) Web-hosting company and a leading provider of comprehensive business Internet services, with an emphasis on serving the small and mid-sized business market. The company offers customers a broad range of Internet solutions, including high-speed access, Web hosting, e-commerce, virtual private networks and other enhanced services.

Verio supports its operations with highly reliable and scalable national infrastructure and systems including a facilities-based Tier One national network. Verio delivers locally based sales and engineering support in 41 of the top 50 U.S. markets under the Verio brand name and provides Web-hosting services to customers in more than 170 countries.

For more information on Verio, visit the company's Web site at www.verio.com. Or contact Verio's Virginia office at 1921 Gallows Rd., Vienna, Va, 22181; phone: [phone].