edge2net APPOINTS TOM PARDUN AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

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edge2net APPOINTS TOM PARDUN AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Accomplished Industry Leader to Drive Development of Next Generation Technologies and Services as edge2net Expands Reach and Grows Revenues

Kirkland, WA, November 20, 2000 – edge2net Inc. (edge2net), a premier provider of international telecommunications services, today announced the appointment of Tom Pardun as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. With more than 35 years experience in the networking industry, Pardun will help edge2net build on its extensive investment in enhanced circuit and IP based networks to deliver customers the most advanced next generation telecommunications solutions available today.

With its extensive network of partnerships and advanced technology, edge2net is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the rapid convergence of global voice and data services. edge2net has also established a very sound financial basis, with strong revenues and an impressive roster of investors which certainly influenced my decision to accept this exciting position," said Tom Pardun, CEO for edge2net. I am looking forward to helping the edge2net team build upon their considerable success while creating a company that takes new technology right to the edge of customer networks."

Tom Pardun Brings a Record of Impressive Achievement to edge2net

Prior to taking on his current responsibilities Mr. Pardun was President of MediaOnes Asia Pacific operation, where he had responsibility for the companys six cable television, telephony and internet properties in the Asia Pacific region.

Before joining MediaOne in May 1996, Mr. Pardun held a number of senior management positions within US WEST, including President and CEO for US WESTs Multimedia Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of US WEST. Tom Pardun previously spent 4 years in various domestic and international assignments at Sprint, including President-Central Group. Also, he worked with IBM for 19 years, most recently as Director of Product Line Evaluation at IBMs New York marketing headquarters.

For the past year Tom Pardun has served and will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board for Western Digital Corporation, one of the worlds largest manufacturers of hard-disk drives. Mr. Pardun also serves as a director of Exabyte Corporation.

Tom is a marquee player who will bring new skills to edge2nets leadership team," the companys co-founders, John G. Rivenburgh III, and Jeri S. Wait, said. His experience in the areas of acquisition, development and financing, most recently in Asia, hits the mark for what we were seeking in a CEO to take this company to new heights."
About edge2net
edge2net Inc. was founded in 1996 with the primary focus of delivering high quality carrier-grade telecommunications services to ISPs and International carriers (including SingTel and Telecom New Zealand). Through the use of custom designed tariffs and advanced management tools, edge2net has fashioned highly reliable networks using advanced switching technologies to meet the continually evolving needs of ISPs, IXCs, and PTTs worldwide. Currently licensed in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore, edge2net has over 60 International carrier and ISP clients and is presently in the process of expanding throughout greater Asia, as well as Europe. For further information, please visit edge2nets Web site www.edge2net.net.