Corporate Profile for DSL.net, Inc., dated May 12, 2000

Business Wire, May 12, 2000

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Published Date:                     May 12, 2000

Company Name:                       DSL.net, Inc.

Address:                            545 Long Wharf Drive
                                    Fifth Floor
                                    New Haven, CT 06511

Main Telephone Number:              (203) 772-1000

Main Fax Number:                    (203) 624-3612

Internet Home Page Address:         http://www.dsl.net

E-mail Address:                     info@dsl.net

Chief Executive Officer:            David F. Struwas

Chief Financial Officer:            Robert Q. Berlin

Investor Relations Contact:         Robert Q. Berlin
Business Number:                    (203) 782-7627
E-mail Address:                     investor@dsl.net

Public Relations Contact:           Robert A. Ventresca
Business Number:                    (203) 782-3401
E-mail Address:                     rventresca@dsl.net

Industry: Broadband Internet access and related business services

Exchange/Trading Symbol:            NASDAQ: DSLN

Company Description:

Based in New Haven, Conn., DSL.net, Inc. is a high-speed data communications and Internet access provider that uses digital subscriber line (DSL) technology to provide high-speed Internet access solutions to businesses, primarily in second and third tier cities throughout the United States.

DSL.net provides an "always on" link to the Internet that delivers guaranteed access speeds up to over 25 times faster than ordinary dial-up connections. Faster Internet access enables small and mid-sized businesses to be more productive and efficient, and allows them to take advantage of applications and services once only available to large corporations.

As of March 31, 2000, DSL.net had provided service in 186 cities. For more information regarding DSL.net solutions and services visit www.dsl.net, e-mail info@dsl.net, or call 1-877-DSL-NET1 (1-877-375-6381).