FPL FiberNet lights Florida metros

Mar. 7, 2001--FPL FiberNet announced completion of metropolitan fiber-optic networks in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa as part of the company's schedule to bring metro networks to major cities throughout Florida.

March 7, 2001

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FPL FiberNet announced completion of metropolitan fiber-optic networks in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa as part of the company's schedule to bring metro networks to major cities throughout Florida. The company plans to complete networks in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Jacksonville and St. Petersburg in the next 60-90 days, as well as finalize expansion projects in Sarasota, Daytona, Melbourne and Fort Myers later in 2001.

FPL FiberNet completed its Miami ring in the first quarter of 2000 and will invest $350 million in additional Florida infrastructure by year-end 2001. By year-end, the company will have more than 2,500 route-miles or nearly 350,000 fiber-miles in Florida.

FPL FiberNet also offers its customers the option of carrier-grade co-location facilities in each of its principal markets. These facilities enable capacity and dark-fiber customers to get closer to their customers at competitive prices. Co-location facilities are upgraded with telecommunication-grade air conditioning systems, fire protection systems, and generator protected alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) power sources to assure reliable operation. Future plans include offering more than 100,000 square-feet of server farm facilities to provide service for its growing number of high-tech customers.

About FPL FiberNet:

FPL FiberNet is a provider of fiber-optic network solutions in Florida. The company provides connectivity to telecom centers in the state, including carrier hotels, NAP initiatives, international cable-heads and large central offices. FPL FiberNet provides dark fiber and bandwidth on its fiber-optic network in most metropolitan cities throughout Florida. For more information, visit www.fplfibernet.com.