To: Perry P. who wrote (670 ) 8/25/2000 11:31:04 AM From: Scrapps Respond to of 2404 Fastpoint Communications Selects Efficient Networks As Their Business Class Preferred CPE Provider Efficient's SpeedStream® Customer Premises Equipment Provides Effective Addition to Fastpoint's Extensive Broadband Services DALLAS, (August 24, 2000) - Efficient Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFNT), a leading worldwide provider of digital subscriber line (DSL) customer premises equipment (CPE) for the broadband access market, today announced that Fastpoint Communications, Inc., a leading DSL and service provider has selected Efficient as its business class preferred CPE provider. Fastpoint provides DSL solutions to homes and businesses. They also extend beyond the basic DSL connection to provide premium broadband-based services like low-cost and secure Web design and hosting, e-commerce plans, co-location, virtual private networking (VPN), videoconferencing, and distance learning. "The combination of services provided by Efficient and Fastpoint Communications will further accelerate the growth of DSL in small to medium sized businesses," said James Hamilton, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Efficient. "Efficient's SpeedStream CPE is an excellent complement to the broadband solutions Fastpoint offers." As part of its business relationship with Efficient, Fastpoint will become a member of the Efficient SpeedStream® Program (ESP). The program assists Efficient's customers in deploying DSL services with the industry-leading SpeedStream DSL CPE product line. SpeedStream products include easy-to-use communications equipment and next-generation integrated access devices. "Fastpoint is extremely pleased to establish a business relationship with Efficient Networks. Efficient has proven to be an active and responsive CPE provider, and we are eager to participate, as a member, in the Efficient SpeedStream Program (ESP)," states Deborah Simmer, VP Marketing and Sales, Fastpoint Communications, Inc. About Efficient Networks Efficient Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFNT) is a leading worldwide provider of broadband access products that employ digital subscriber line (DSL) technology. The company's SpeedStream® family of DSL solutions provides high-performance remote access for small and medium businesses, branch offices, telecommuters, and consumers. Working globally with central office vendors, incumbent local exchange carriers, competitive local exchange carriers, international carriers and Internet service providers, Efficient's solutions enable next generation broadband applications. Efficient Networks is based in Dallas, Texas, with additional facilities in Asia and Europe. For more information, visit www.efficient.com. About Fastpoint Communications Fastpoint Communications, Inc. is the premier, nationwide DSL technology provider located on the Digital Coast. Drawing on the knowledge and expertise of a talented staff, the company provides high-speed, high-performance, "always-on" Internet access. By delivering quality products & services, they give businesses the cutting-edge broadband tools to gain the competitive edge. Fastpoint is headquartered in Los Angeles. More information is available by calling1-888-8 DSL NOW or visiting www.fastpoint.net. ----------------------------------------------------------Some of these products use ALA chips...some use ADI. Let's hope the models with ADI are the products used.