Speakeasy's Private WAN Advances Remote Office
Connectivity for Small and Medium Businesses

Trend signals downfall of antiquated Frame Relay Networks

SEATTLE June 21, 2005— With the unique needs of the growing small and medium business market segment, Speakeasy's (www.speakeasy.net) new Private WAN (Wide-Area Network) service provides a safe and secure connectivity option to expensive and complicated frame relay networks. Speakeasy's Private WAN is a seamless, point-to-point, non-public solution for businesses and their remote offices - ensuring that they are able to work together as if in the same location.

Speakeasy Private WAN is cost-effective and consists of a Layer 2 security solution with simplified management and data transfer over its private, multi-redundant nationwide network. Simply, the product eliminates the hassles of frame relay networks which are inherently expensive on many levels, offer minimal customer service from traditional telephone companies and alternative phone company providers and require time-consuming setup and security oversight. Additionally, frame relays typically provide slow connection speeds; Speakeasy Private WAN traffic travels on its own connectivity "highway" which enjoys a 95% customer satisfaction rating for reliability.

"Businesses with remote offices are no longer an afterthought. They deserve the same level of service, security and convenience that a traditional corporate environment enjoys," said Bruce Chatterley, Speakeasy President and CEO. "Speakeasy Private WAN is a simple alternative to the complicated and expensive frame relay configuration and lets us handle the stress of management and security - while customers focus on their businesses."

Speakeasy Private WAN can be added to any new and current Speakeasy broadband customers and offers savings of 30% over legacy frame relays. Leveraging the latest technologies, Speakeasy, the nation's largest independent service provider, offers a full range of broadband and complementary services for worry-free productivity and business continuity including Voice-Over IP, hosting and connectivity.

At-a-Glance Comparison:
Speakeasy Private WAN vs. Frame Relay

Issue	Speakeasy Private WAN	Frame Relay
Costs	» No additional hardware or    software costs. » "All you can use" traffic pricing    which ensures predictable costs. » Saves 30% over frame relay.	High set-up and unpredictable monthly traffic and hardware costs.
Reliability	» Lightning-fast connectivity and    non-Internet dependent. » Service-level backed    performance.	Low speeds. Data delivery not guaranteed.
Management	» Simple security policy and service    management. » Private WAN updates are just a    phone call to Speakeasy away.	Cumbersome, time-consuming management.
Customer Service	» Speakeasy dedicated business    manager handles a customer's    unique needs. » 24x7 customer service.	Customer service is practically non-existent and "best effort."

Customers interested in Speakeasy Private WAN may obtain more
information by visiting www.speakeasy.net or by calling 800-890-5214.

About Speakeasy
Speakeasy, the nation's largest independent broadband services company, is focused on meeting the needs of discerning businesses, professionals and those who depend on the Internet for higher productivity in life. Speakeasy manages its own private fiber-optic national network, ensuring fast connections, low latency, and an unparalleled degree of security protection from the public Internet. Speakeasy offers a full range of innovative services, including OneLink dedicated DSL, VoIP, online gaming services, and multiple business-grade connectivity options. Customers rave about the personalized and highly competent support they receive from Speakeasy's Seattle-based customer service team. Speakeasy's broadband services are available in most metropolitan areas within the 48 contiguous United States. Those interested in Speakeasy can visit www.speakeasy.net or call 1.800.556.5829.

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