LambdaNet and EuroFiber sign framework agreement/Far reaching agreement to extend LambdaNet's broadband network to important economical centers in the Netherlan

Hanover/Brussels (ots/PROTEXT) - LambdaNet Communications, thepan-European operator of high speed telecommunications networkshas signed a contract on the provision of dark fiber capacitywith FiberCorp N.V., the provider of optical networkinfrastructure operating under the brand name of EuroFiber. Inthe framework of this agreement, LambdaNet will be able to useFiberCorp's extensive dark fiber network in the Netherlands aswell as the dark fiber connections in the main economic centresof the Netherlands (Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Den Haag) that arealready operational at this point. The agreement will cover aperiod of at least 15 years and LambdaNet is committed torenting future metropolitan connections from FiberCorp inBelgium (for instance Brussels) and in Germany (for instanceDüsseldorf). FiberCorp's outstanding presence in these citiesallows LambdaNet to have city rings operational within a shortperiod of time without the need to build its own dark fiberinfrastructure. The framework agreement includes the use of FiberCorp's darkfiber city ring in Amsterdam. The 55 km city ring will beoperational in November connecting all existing telehouses inthe area. This enables LambdaNet to serve all its customers inAmsterdam. By signing this agreement LambdaNet is emphasising its long-term strategy of building a low-cost, extensive broadbandnetwork for a new generation of telecoms and Internet servicesin Europe. "The agreement with FiberCorp is an importantmilestone in the establishment of our broadband network inEuropean economic centers", emphasizes Dr. Dieter Finke, CEO ofLambdaNet Communications. "Our decision was based on twoimportant criteria: the speed with which FiberCorp provides itsmetropolitan networks in important metropolitan areas in theNetherlands as well as Belgium and Germany and our desire tocontinue the cost effective extension of our network." "EuroFiber aims to be the leading provider of dark fiber inmetropolitan areas. With a total length of 1000 km our networksin Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany connect all major pointsof interest in our geographical target areas providing carrierswith a solid and flexible basis to plan their internationalactivities", emphasizes Armand Bogaarts, Chairman and ChiefExecutive Officer of FiberCorp. About FiberCorp FiberCorp aims to be the market leader in dark fiberconnectivity solutions in metropolitan areas. It currently ownsover 1,000 km of strategically positioned dark fiber networks inBelgium, the Netherlands and Germany which are operated underthe brand name EuroFiber. Whether the issue is storagesolutions, central applications, corporate databases or accessto service providers, FiberCorp provides the dark fiber that,together with Gigabit Ethernet or other types of transmissionequipment, puts an end to the bandwidth bottleneck. FiberCorp'sbasic planning concept is to connect all major points ofinterest in a geographical target area thus providing a widerange of connectivity options for carriers as well as corporatecustomers. As a specialist dark fiber provider FiberCorpunderstands the needs of its individual customers and istherefore able to identify and implement tailor-made solutions.Superior customer care and operational excellence are keyelements of FiberCorp's strategy. In combination withinnovative maintenance and repair systems the result isunlimited bandwidth on an efficient, flexible and reliablenetwork.

In addition to the management, FiberCorp'sshareholders are ABN Amro, BNP Paribas and GE Capital. Thecompany's headquarters are based in Brussels. More informationon FiberCorp can be found at: www.fibercorp.net About LambdaNet Communications LambdaNet Communications is a leading provider of network-based telecommunications services in Europe. Connecting a totalof 62 cities and with a length of 22,000 kilometers, LambdaNet'sfiber-optic network is one of the most powerful and extensive inEurope. The company's products and services range fromtransmission circuits and wavelengths to high capacity IP-services, plus co-location options at all its Europeandatacenters. LambdaNet Communications was formed in April 1999by team of experienced telecommunications professionals and isnow composed of 300 people in Europe. For more information,please visit the Web site at : http:/www.lambdanet.net

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Contact:

LambdaNetCommunications Katharina Siebert Director CorporateCommunications Günther-Wagner-Allee 13 D-30177 Hannover Tel:+49 (0) 511 8488 1120 Fax: +49 (0) 511 8488 1129 e-mail:katharina.siebert@lambdanet.net

FiberCorp BarbaraMcLaughlan Manager Corporate Communications Stationsstraat 341702 Groot-Bijgaarden Tel: +32 (0) 2 307 1096;

+32 (0) 476 55 50 95 (mobile) Fax: +32 (0) 307 1010 e-mail: barbara.mclaughlan@fibercorp.net

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