FPL FiberNet Completes Metro Links

March 7, 2001 -- FPL FiberNet today announced completion of metropolitan fiber-optic networks in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa as part of the company's expansion of metro networks to major cities throughout Florida.
"The extensive metro build-out in these areas is the latest achievement in what promises to be a dynamic year for FPL FiberNet,'' said Neil Flynn, president of FPL FiberNet. "We plan to complete networks in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Jacksonville and St. Petersburg in the next 60 to 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.
"No other fiber optic provider in Florida will have more fiber-miles than FPL FiberNet," said Flynn.
FPL FiberNet also offers colocation facilities in each of its principal markets. These facilities enable capacity and dark-fiber customers to get closer to their customers at competitive prices. 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.
FPL FiberNet is a leading provider of world-class fiber-optic network solutions in Florida. The company provides connectivity to major telecom centers in the state, including leading carrier hotels, NAP initiatives, international cable-heads and large central offices.