Net2000 Increases Rank as One of the Deloitte &Touche Technology Fast 500 Companies.

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 2000

Net2000 Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTKK), an innovative provider of integrated broadband voice, data, Internet and visual communications to businesses has been selected as one of the fasted-growing

Deloitte & Touche has recognized Net2000 as number 194 of its Technology Fast 500 companies for 2000.

"The vision, drive and determination of the leaders and employees at Net2000 propelled their company to an elite status as one of the 500 fastest-growing technology firms in the U.S. and Canada," said Mark A. Evans, managing director of Deloitte & Touche's Technology & Communications Group.

"We applaud their dedication to excellence while maintaining a fast-paced growth, and commend them for making the Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500."

"We are very honored by this recognition because it continues to exemplify how Net2000 is focused and driven to succeed for customers, investors and employees. Our goal of providing customers with exceptional value, infectious service and a choice in today's competitive telecommunications marketplace is paramount to our success," said Charlie Thomas, Chief Executive Officer and one of the co-founders of Net2000.

About Net2000 Communications

Net2000 is an innovative provider of broadband data and voice telecommunications services to businesses across the United States. Net2000 provides businesses with quality local, long distance, data, interactive video and Internet services delivered over a single broadband connection and billed on a single invoice.

Net2000 currently offers telecommunications services in Boston, MA, Providence, RI, New York, NY, Newark, NJ, Long Island, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC, Richmond, VA, Norfolk, VA and Atlanta, GA.

For more information about Net2000 Communications, Inc., please visit www.net2000.com or call Edwin Prugh at 703-654-2773. For Investor Relations, contact Bob Bannon at 703-654-2222 or bbannon@net2000.com.

Under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Net2000 cautions investors that any forward-looking statements or projections made by the company, including those that may be made in this press release, are based on management's expectations at the time they are made, but they are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.

Net2000's future results may be impacted by factors such as technological changes, market acceptance of the company's existing and new services, Net2000's ability to continue to expand and fund its network, general economic conditions, regulatory and legislative developments, and competitive market pressures.

Net2000's future results also may be impacted by other risk factors listed in its registration statement dated March 6, 2000 and periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, Net2000 undertakes no obligation or intention to update these statements after the date of this release.