DSL.net Expands Strategic Partnerships

September 30, 2004 - (HostReview.com) - DSL.net, Inc. (www.dsl.net), a leading nationwide provider of broadband communications services to businesses, said today it has developed new partnership relationships and expanded an existing partnership with key systems integrators and resellers.

The partnerships involve the following: Named a preferred provider for broadband access by Waldorf, Md.-based Nu-Pulse Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of tracking software and provider of Information Technology services to the government, private sector businesses, nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. DSL.net recently provided multiple T-1 lines and a T-3 line for a project in which Nu-Pulse converted legacy main-frame software and hardware to scalable distributed network architecture and a Web-based client-server application for a government agency.

Named a preferred broadband provider for high-speed Internet access by De Reg Communications, Inc., a full-service, woman-owned small business specializing in bundled business technology solutions including voice and data networks (cabling), telephone systems, high-speed Internet (business-grade DSL, T-1.s and DS-3.s) and computer system installations with service available in three Mid-Atlantic states and Washington, D.C.

Extended an existing agreement with QuestZones, a Montreal, Canada-based systems integrator partner, to provide broadband services for 46 locations in 20 states to a major Canadian business entity that is expanding its shoe retail store operations worldwide, including the United States.

"Each of these sales channel partners provide us with another outlet to generate new business customers and, in many cases, help accelerate multi-line opportunities for our higher-margin services," said Diane Gongaware, senior vice president of sales & marketing of DSL.net.

Tim Bazzano, director of DSL.net.s lead referral program, said that "DSL.net's broadband network, backed by highly skilled technical support personnel, is getting noticed more and more by systems integrators and IT consultants looking to provide a cost-effective and reliable solution for their clients. telecommunications services. We look forward to expanding our partnership relationships . particularly in the key New York City and Washington, D.C., markets where our VoIP network platform can provide next-generation integrated voice and data services."

DSL.net, Inc. is a leading nationwide provider of broadband communications services to businesses. The Company combines its own facilities, nationwide network infrastructure and Internet Service Provider (ISP) capabilities to provide high-speed Internet access, private network solutions and value-added services directly to small- and medium-sized businesses or larger enterprises looking to connect multiple locations.