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To: Tushar Patel who wrote (1002)	4/17/1999 12:51:00 PM
From: Dragonfly	Respond to of 3376

What does that mean? Are they really going to be offering service that works anywhere in the country anytime soon? Keep in mind that not even a cell phone works "anywhere in the country" more of the country isn't covered than is (by land area). What this does mean is that Metricom has selected X top markets to offer its service around the country and has signed rights of way in half of them. If the X is the 50 top cities, then 25 of them have signed rights of way. I don't know how big X is. Usually, though, there is a time delay between signed rights of way and buildout of the infrastructure. However, once the rights are signed, its just a matter of money and time until there is coverage. This is really good as the rights can be a real pain in the *** to get. Or, to put it more simply, Metricom is going nationwide over the next 5 years... and you'll have coverage in major cities and airports. Dragonfly

To: Tushar Patel who wrote (1002)	4/19/1999 7:12:00 PM
From: EEL	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3376

EXCERPTS FROM MCOM 13DA FILING 4/19/99 FROM EDGAR ON LINE....... Item 3. Source and amount of other consideration The sole source of the funds for purchase of the 408,333 shares of common stock of the issuer, pursuant, to Vulcan Ventures warrant is working capital of Vulcan Ventures. The amount of funds used in making this purchase $8,166,660. Item 4. Purpose of Transaction The purpose of the acquisition of the issuer is for investment purposes. Paul G. Allen may purchase additional shares of common stock of Metricom, Inc. from time to time. Any decision to make such additional purchases will depend, however, on various factors, including, without limitation, the price of the common stock, stock market conditions, and the business prospects of Metricom, Inc.

To: Tushar Patel who wrote (1002)	4/19/1999 7:59:00 PM
From: EEL	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3376

Excerpts From MCOM 13D FILING 4/19/99 from Edgar On Line.......... Item 4. Purpose of Transaction The purpose of the acquisition of securities of the Issuer is, for investment purposes. Vulcan Ventures may purchase additional shares of common stock of Metricom, Inc. from time to time. Any decision to make additional purchases will depend, however, on various factors, including, without limitation, the price of Metricom, Inc. In addition, Vulcan Ventures intends to exercise the warrant it presently owns before January 26,1994(The expiration date of the warrant)to acquire 408,333 shares of common stock of the Issuer at the exercise price, #20.00 per share.