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VTLWaveNet further extends backbone and Metro services in Europe

Expands fibre network to Amsterdam, Paris and London

April 6th 2009, VTLWaveNet, part of the Viatel group, has announced the expansion of its fibre network into Telehouse 2 in Paris, Global Switch in Amsterdam and Global Switch 2 in London.

Global Switch in Amsterdam provides a second backbone transmission POP which allows VTLWaveNet to provide diverse services from its Amsterdam metro service to Paris and London. Additionally, VTLWaveNet has purchased extra fibre into Telecity 4 in Amsterdam which it plans to add to the metro network in the near future, as it continues to extend its backbone and offer additional services across its sites and network.

Jo Macarty, senior vice president, wholesale said. "At VTLWaveNet, we have seen significant growth since the launch in 2007. This extension of the fibre network alongside the DWDM network expansion to Switzerland, Belgium and France announced last year, will allow us to offer diverse services right across Europe."

It is an exciting time for VTLWaveNet as we continue to announce upgrades, offering a service that very few others are able to. By avoiding the Channel tunnel and avoiding London, customers can be confident of a reliable and cost effective service, between mainland Europe, the UK and USA."

The recent investments in the fibre and DWDM network infrastructures has reduced the network cost to the point where services can be delivered on a cost base amongst the lowest in the industry. The company's Network Operations Centre (NOC) also ensures that services stay up and running with a support team continuously monitoring and proactively correcting faults.

About VTLWaveNet
VTLWaveNet is part of the Viatel Group and has been formed to specifically focus on the European wholesale market providing a wide range of services including Wavelengths, Leased Lines, Ethernet, IP Transit, Dark Fibre and Co-location.

Combining an advanced fibre optic backbone network with metro fibre reach into major business districts, enables us to offer our customers managed IP and network services direct to their premises with less dependence on local third party suppliers.

For further information on VTLWaveNet & Viatel, please visit: www.vtlwavenet.com

Contacts:
Richard Ratcliffe or Andy Chatterton
Johnson King
+44 20 7401 7968
ViatelTeam@johnsonking.co.uk