MegaPath Networks Expands Relationship with iPass; MegaPath to Offer Managed Broadband Access Service to iPass Customers

PLEASANTON, Calif.--March 15, 2004--MegaPath Networks Inc., a leading provider of secure access and managed network solutions, today announced that it has extended its relationship with iPass , a leading provider of policy-based, secure connectivity services for mobile enterprise workers around the globe, to now offer iPass customers in North America MegaPath's Managed Broadband Access Service.

MegaPath and iPass will engage in joint selling opportunities to pursue iPass customers that have a need for broadband services. As an existing iPass Gold Solution Partner, MegaPath will continue to resell the iPass Corporate Access service as MegaPath's Global Remote Access Service. The expanded relationship now enables MegaPath the ability to deliver iPass customers a seamless managed broadband access service offering.

"iPass services provide secure policy-based connectivity everywhere users access corporate networks, including over home broadband networks," said Jon Russo, iPass vice president of marketing. "MegaPath brings a simplified approach to delivering broadband connectivity which, when combined with the iPass service, eases life for corporate IT departments trying to protect their corporate networks, as well as for the end user by providing an easy-to-use, consistent method to use all their required security systems. Our expanded relationship with MegaPath further demonstrates iPass' commitment to extend the breadth of iPass services via partners that have proven to offer reliable, cost-effective solutions for all types of businesses."

iPass customers benefit through MegaPath's Managed Broadband Access Service by obtaining:

-- Multiple secure broadband access options including DSL, Cable, T1 and ISDN services

-- Always-on reliability through the largest North American broadband footprint

-- Best-in-class provisioning, installation, technical support and customer care

-- One-click integration with leading VPN, personal firewall and antivirus software

-- Single point of contact for ordering, billing and support

"MegaPath is pleased to further our relationship with iPass to offer their customers a single source provider for meeting their various access needs," said Dan Foster, chief sales and marketing officer, MegaPath Networks Inc. "We deliver a wide array of broadband services to connect remote workers, remote locations and main offices that are easy to deploy, manage and support -- solutions that are unparalleled in the industry."

About MegaPath Networks

MegaPath Networks Inc. delivers secure access and managed network solutions that enable businesses of all sizes to cost-effectively connect branch offices, mobile workers and home-based workers to centralized corporate resources. By offering comprehensive managed access, VPN and security services, MegaPath is the single source of contact for the design, deployment, monitoring, reporting and support of remote connectivity solutions.

Having the broadest business-class footprint through its nationwide private network, MegaPath has deployed over 55,000 endpoints to small businesses and an array of distributed enterprises ranging from large manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, restaurant chains, retailers and financial institutions, to smaller insurance firms and real estate offices. MegaPath's passion for customer care and product excellence is reflected in its award-winning managed services and top industry- and user-rated technical support and sales professionals. Privately held and founded in 1999, MegaPath is headquartered in Pleasanton, Calif.

For more information, visit the MegaPath Web site at www.megapath.net or call 1-877-MEGAPATH (877-634-2728). MegaPath Networks(R) is a registered service mark of MegaPath Networks Inc.