New Edge Networks to Provide Data Services to SBC Ameritech Customers

Business Wire, Jan 10, 2002

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VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2002

New Edge Networks, a national enhanced data and broadband communications service provider, today announced a multi-year agreement to provide inter-LATA frame relay and ATM data services to SBC Ameritech customers.

The new complementary carrier agreement minimizes the complex business and operational issues that arise from having multiple carriers install and maintain a customer's wide area data network. It enables SBC to act as a single point of contact for ordering data communications services such as frame relay and ATM networking services not only within SBC's 13-state region, but also nationally and internationally.

"Our agreement with SBC (NYSE:SBC) represents a substantial new business opportunity for New Edge Networks in the SBC Ameritech region and builds on a long-standing relationship our two companies have," said Dan Moffat, president and CEO of New Edge Networks.

New Edge Networks had been providing complementary frame relay and ATM services to SBC customers in Pacific Bell and Southwestern Bell territories since as early as 1996. The new agreement covers the five Midwest states served by SBC Ameritech.

About New Edge Networks

New Edge Networks owns and operates one of the largest multi-service data communications networks in the United States. With 600 multi-service switches, New Edge is able to deliver frame relay, ATM, and other advanced wide area network technologies to hundreds of markets nationwide. The company offers frame relay access and gateway products through agent programs and complementary carrier agreements with Regional Bell Operating Companies. In addition, New Edge provides DSL services in more than 360 small and midsize cities in 29 states. The company provides a wide variety of business class DSL solutions through Internet Service Providers and its own retail channel under the TransEdge brand. Total company revenue is almost equally split between WAN and DSL services. Top-tier private venture firms, global financial institutions and worldwide technology firms provide financial backing to New Edge Networks. The company's Web site is www.newedgenetworks.com. Telephone: 360/693-9009.