Fujitsu providing high-capacity fiber optic equipment for 360networks in Europe

Fujitsu Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) equipment delivers up to 1.2 terabits/second

VANCOUVER, B.C. and RICHARDSON, Texas, January 30, 2001 - Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc., today announced it is supplying 360networks with dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) equipment for the company's fiber optic mesh network in Europe.

Fujitsu is deploying its FLASHWAVE*320G DWDM system and FLASH*192 fiber-optic multiplexer on 360networks 10-gigabit capable system between more than 20 cities in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Holland and Denmark. The system enables transparent transport for 360networks leading broadband network services.

Fujitsu Network Services is now providing full equipment installation, turn-up, service and support on orders of approximately US $50 million placed by 360networks in the third quarter of 2000.

"We chose Fujitsu based on its leadership in tunable lasers, adaptive power management and other technologies which enable us to add more capacity to our backbone network quickly and cost-efficiently," said Stephen Baker, chief technology officer at 360networks.

"360networks decision to use Fujitsu's optical networking equipment in Europe reflects the confidence that service providers have in Fujitsu," said Ron Martin, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Fujitsu Network Communications. "We have proven our expertise, our service and our equipment in the local exchange market and we are now proving our vigor in the long-haul market. Reliability is a reality with Fujitsu."

Portions of 360networks 19,300-kilometer (12,000-mile) European network are scheduled to be lit and ready for service by the end of March. The entire network is scheduled to enter commercial service by the end of this year.

Fujitsu Network Communications Equipment Details

The FLASH192 fiber-optic multiplexer and the FLASHWAVE 320G DWDM system together provide total capacity of 320 gigabits per second (Gbps), or the equivalent of more than four million simultaneous voice telephone calls or Internet data connections, over a single pair of fiber-optic cable. The FLASHWAVE 320G transmits up to 32 10 Gbps signals over the same fiber, by positioning them at slightly different frequencies, and in-service upgrades are possible up to 120x10Gbps channels. It can transmit the signals up to 600 kilometers without regeneration, using in-line amplifiers to refine the signals between sites.


About Fujitsu Network Communications

Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc., a leader in intelligent optical transport networking equipment, designs and manufactures fiber-optic transmission platforms. FNC develops software enabling customers to perform in-service management and monitoring of the telephone network, and provides network design, installation, and maintenance services. Customers include local exchange carriers, interexchange carriers, competitive access providers, cable TV operators, as well as large private networks in North America. Fujitsu Network Communications is part of Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702), a $50 billion leading provider of comprehensive information technology and networking solutions for the global marketplace.

Product information is available by calling 800-777-FAST or via the Internet at www.fnc.fujitsu.com. FLASH(tm) and FLASHWAVE(tm) are trademarks of Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.


About 360networks

360networks (NASDAQ: TSIX and TSE: TSX) offers broadband network and colocation services to telecommunications and data-centric organizations. 360networks is developing one of the largest and most technologically advanced fiber optic mesh networks in the world. By mid-2002, the planned network will span 143,000 kilometers (89,000 miles) and link more than 100 major cities with terrestrial routes and submarine cables joining North America, South America, Asia and Europe. 360networks is also developing nearly 3.7 million square feet of network and server colocation space. More information is available at www.360.net.