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To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (2092)	3/2/1999 12:17:00 PM
From: Neil H	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14638

Company Press Release SOURCE: Northern Telecom Limited Splitrock Services, Inc. Expands Contract with Nortel Networks -- Splitrock purchases additional Nortel Networks' Versalar 5399 Remote Access Servers to scale their dial access network to over 350 points of presence (POPs), exceeding 120,000 ports -- BOSTON, March 2 /PRNewswire/ - Nortel Networks (NYSE: NT/TSE: NTL) today announced that Splitrock Services, Inc. has initiated another phase of its network rollout, once again drawing upon remote access solutions from Nortel Networks. The expanded purchase agreement with Splitrock calls for the deployment of additional Nortel Networks' Versalar 5399 Remote Access Servers (RAS); a total deal that exceeds US$15 million. ''In continuing our nationwide ATM-to-the-edge buildout, Splitrock once again selected the Versalar 5399 as a solution that offers a reliable and stable remote access service,'' said Todd Wilkens, vice president of engineering, Splitrock Services, Inc. ''Nortel Networks has been vital in easing Splitrock through a substantial network build.'' Splitrock's creation of a high speed ATM backbone designed to support emerging Internet applications such as data, video and voice, has centered on the strength and performance of the Versalar 5399 since their initial purchase at the end of 1997. In order to meet the expanding customer need for high-speed Internet access, Splitrock's latest rollout includes a move to tier two and tier three POPs, with an expansion that includes more than 350 POPs nationwide. ''Nortel Networks considers remote access strategic to delivering our vision for offering the best-in-class, IP-optimized networks that support telephony, data and video applications,'' said Paul Gustafson, vice president and general manager of Nortel Networks' Network Access Division. ''The Versalar 5399 remains a critical component to our overall remote access product portfolio. Splitrock is creating a leadership position in offering the most advanced and highest speed access capabilities to their customers.'' Working with Nortel Networks, Splitrock has also implemented the I.T.U. V.90 worldwide standard across their entire network. ''We have found Nortel Networks' solutions to be reliable and stable, and have found their 56k technology improves our overall performance,'' said Wilkens at Splitrock. ''Nortel Networks continues to deliver either x2 or K56flex schemes, in addition to the V.90 standard.'' With support for more than 2300 simultaneous dial-in users accommodated in a standard eight foot cabinet, the Nortel Networks' Versalar 5399 RAS provides Splitrock the scalability and port density necessary to provide a high level of service to Prodigy's extensive client-base. Splitrock's network, utilizing the Nortel Networks' Versalar 5399 technology, continues to be recognized with A+ ratings in connectivity within studies conducted by Inverse Network Technology, Inc. (www.inversenet.com), an independent firm that measures the overall performance of ISPs in the United States. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Splitrock Services Inc. is a leading next generation network service provider. With more than 350 ATM switches, the company has built the largest commercial ATM network in the U.S., carrying more than one billion minutes per month. Splitrock offers multiple services including dial and dedicated Internet access, virtual private networks, ISDN videoconferencing and more. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.splitrock.net. Regards Neil