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To: cog who wrote (39230)	5/11/1999 11:02:00 AM
From: Doug Robinson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 120523

ABOV News!! MSN Hotmail Connects With AboveNet; One of Heaviest Trafficked Web Sites Entrusts Internet Connectivity and Bandwidth to AboveNet BUSINESS WIRE - May 11, 1999 06:22 SAN JOSE, CALIF. (May 11) BUSINESS WIRE -May 11, 1999--AboveNet Communications, (Nasdaq:ABOV), the architect of a global one-hop network that brings together high-bandwidth content sites and ISPs in centralized co-location facilities, today announced that the world's largest and fastest growing e-mail service, MSN Hotmail (www.hotmail.com), has entered into a connectivity service agreement with AboveNet. Hotmail is connecting to the Internet via AboveNet's San Jose Internet Service Exchange(TM)(ISX(TM)). Microsoft's award-winning Hotmail is the world's leading e-mail service with over 40 million members and more than 150,000 new accounts established each day. Hotmail's massively scalable Web site offers free Web-based e-mail that is globally accessible, easy-to-use and feature-rich. Hotmail was recently awarded CNET's Editor's Choice for best Free E-mail service and it tied for best Web-Based E-mail service in a recent review by PC World. "Hotmail's need for bandwidth and connectivity has been increasing dramatically," said Rex Smith, General Manager of Operations at Hotmail. "People in every country in the world are using our service. AboveNet clearly demonstrated their ability to provide scalable connectivity and the technical expertise we need to deliver fast, reliable service to our growing customer base." After an extensive evaluation of the capabilities of the leading service providers, Hotmail chose to contract with AboveNet for a portion of their bandwidth requirements. "Hotmail's selection of AboveNet for Internet connectivity is further endorsement of the Internet Service Exchange model for high bandwidth Web sites," Warren J. Kaplan, AboveNet President and Chief Operating Officer. "AboveNet's network model and high performance connectivity were specifically architected to enable companies like Hotmail to handle explosive growth, high bandwidth content, and an increasingly global presence," said Dave Rand, AboveNet's CTO. "The over 257 ISPs around the world who peer with us will also benefit from this agreement, reinforcing the wisdom of our industry-leading open peering policy." Both of AboveNet's Internet Service Exchange facilities on the east and west coasts have received ISO 9002 certification. This certification further distinguishes AboveNet's co-location facilities and assures that AboveNet adheres to the quality management and quality assurance standards set by the International Organization for Standardization. About AboveNet Communications, Inc. AboveNet Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of Internet connectivity and co-location solutions for high bandwidth and business-critical applications. AboveNet, headquartered in San Jose, California, is the architect of the Internet Service Exchange (ISX) -- a world class network that provides co-location services and Internet connectivity for Content Providers and ISPs. The AboveNet Global One-Hop Network(TM) is designed to deliver fast, scalable and reliable connections to the Internet and improves the Internet experience for all end-users. With its Tier 1 status and ISO 9002 certification, AboveNet is seeking to serve the global community of the Internet. For more information on AboveNet and its service offerings call 800-475-2733 or visit the company's Web site at above.net.