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To: ChatterjeeP who wrote (2922)	10/28/1999 10:10:00 AM
From: Mr. Stress	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 15615

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 1999--Global Crossing Ltd (Nasdaq: GBLX.O) -- New comprehensive wholesale data services package for Internet Service Providers -- Deploys team to focus exclusively on ISP market -- ISP Advantage bundles local access, colocation and transport services Global Crossing Ltd (Nasdaq: GBLX.O), which is building and operating the world's most advanced global IP-based fiber optic network, today introduced a complete turnkey package for Internet Service Providers designed to strengthen their ability to provide Internet access. ISP Advantage(SM) combines local access, colocation and data transport with Global Crossing's high-capacity network and online management systems. "Previously ISPs have had to deal with a handful of providers to deliver Internet services to end users," noted Brian Fitzpatrick, president of Carrier Services for Global Crossing North America. "ISP Advantage streamlines that process which means lower costs, speed to market, fewer points of failure, and improved service delivery and maintenance." ISP Advantage is a simple solution that enables ISPs to offer unlimited Internet access at unparalleled speeds. It includes: -- Local Access - Dedicated connections to local dial tone via ISDN-PRI, which improves connection speeds and provides more economical utilization of network facilities. -- Colocation - Access to 40 markets initially from 13 colocation sites. Global Crossing's unique backhaul network design allows ISPs to reach multiple markets from a single colocation site, giving them the opportunity to rapidly scale their geographic presence with minimal cost. -- Connectivity - The Global Crossing network offers high-bandwidth, high-speed reliable capacity with the flexibility to support Internet Protocol (IP), ATM, private line and leverages nearly 100 private and public peering arrangements. Private line connections are available domestically up to OC-48 speeds with plans to scale to OC-192, and internationally from E-1 to STM-1. "Global Crossing is the only provider to package an end-to-end solution for ISPs that can rapidly scale to support their explosive growth," explained Fitzpatrick. "We've thoroughly researched the needs of the ISP customer segment and deployed a new team focused exclusively on this $10 billion marketplace. ISP Advantage can get new players into the game with a running start, or rapidly jump start existing ISPs' business plans." In addition to front- and back-end connectivity services, ISPs can accelerate their revenue realization by utilizing uCommand(SM), Global Crossing's online network management tool for real-time service delivery and account support. Every element of the ISP Advantage package will be web-enabled through uCommand, which will directly access Global Crossing's service management and switching systems for more efficient provisioning and unsurpassed back-office support.