Vectris Completes Initial Wisconsin Service Launch

AUSTIN, Texas – September 27, 2000 – Vectris Communications, a leading regional provider of Internet and data networking solutions, today has launched high-speed Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and Internet services in the Wisconsin cities of Beloit, De Pere, Fond du Lac, Janesville, Kenosha, Neenah, Oshkosh, Racine, Sheboygan and Stevens Point.

Vectris is implementing an aggressive rollout schedule to serve secondary markets throughout the central United States," said Carey Balzer, President and CEO of Vectris. By focusing on cities with populations under one million, Vectris provides local businesses high-speed DSL and Internet solutions that level the competitive playing field in the digital economy," said Balzer. Businesses in these cities can now access the Internet and enterprise networks at speeds up to 50 times faster than dial-up services. This enables these businesses to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve customer service."

Vectris service is now available in 123 cities across nine states: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin. By year-end 2000, the Vectris network will add cities in Michigan and will serve over 165 secondary markets in ten states.
Vectris offers services direct to businesses and through authorized distribution partners, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and other communications carriers.

About DSL Technology

Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology uses existing phone lines to provide high-speed Internet and enterprise data networking solutions at speeds up to 50 times faster than dial-up services. DSL provides affordable, always on" connections tailored to address increasing business communications requirements. In many cases, businesses using T-1 lines can reduce connectivity costs as much as 60% by switching to DSL. For more information about DSL technology, visit the Vectris DSL Reference Center at www.vectris.com.

About Vectris

Vectris Communications is a leading regional provider of Internet and data networking solutions. The company uses Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology to bring the benefits of affordable, high-speed services to businesses in secondary markets throughout the central United States. Backed by top venture firms and technical partners, Vectris is led by a team of seasoned communications executives and is further distinguished as a Cisco Powered NetworkÔ. For additional information or to order services, call toll-free 1-866-VECTRIS (1-866-832-8747) or visit the Vectris Web site at www.vectris.com.

Vectris is a trademark of Vectris Telecom, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.