Web Hosting Provider Covad to Present at Communications and Media Conference

San Jose, Calif. (September 17, 2004) - Covad Communications Group, Inc. (OTCBB: COVD), a leading national provider of integrated voice and data communications, is scheduled to present at the Jefferies 2nd Annual Communications and Media Conference on Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 3:15 p.m. EDT.

The presentation will be available via audio Webcast and can be accessed on the Event Calendar section on the company's web site at www.covad.com/companyinfo/investorrelations. Participants should allow approximately 10 minutes prior to the call's start time to visit the site and download any streaming media software needed to listen to the Webcast.

An online replay of the Webcast may be accessed on the Investor Relations section of Covad's web site for 30 days.

About Covad
Covad is a leading nationwide provider of integrated voice and data communications. The company offers DSL, Voice Over IP, T1, Web hosting, managed security, IP and dial-up, and bundled voice and data services directly through Covad's network and through Internet Service Providers, value-added resellers, telecommunications carriers and affinity groups to small and medium-sized businesses and home users. Covad broadband services are currently available across the nation in 44 states and 235 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and can be purchased by more than 57 million homes and businesses, which represent over 50 percent of all US homes and businesses. Corporate headquarters is located at 110 Rio Robles San Jose, CA 95134. Telephone: 1-888-GO-COVAD. Web Site: www.covad.com.