BtNAccess Expands MPLS-Based VPN Service to 35 Countries Via Inter-Provider MPLS Connectivity Multiple Classes of Service (CoS) and Seamless Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Now Available in Major Cities in North and South America, Asia, Europe, CIS, Middle East and Africa RESTON, Va., Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- BtNAccess, a global network solutions provider, announced today that it has implemented inter-provider Multi- Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) connectivity with 15 partner networks for seamless, end-to-end VPN connectivity to 35 countries. BtNAccess is one of the industry leaders in inter-provider MPLS connectivity with standard based implementation for assured network interoperability. The company's MPLS network is interconnected with partner networks in North and South America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. "The BtNAccess partnership approach allows carriers, service providers and partners to leverage the BtNAccess network, as well as its partners' network, to offer seamless global VPN solutions to generate new revenue streams, achieve savings and expand their MPLS-based service portfolio to compete in a broader telecommunication market encompassing ATM and Frame Relay," said Braham Singh, chief operating officer, BtNAccess. "Enterprise customers also benefit from this model as it offers highly scalable solutions with common end-to-end SLA, network management and customer level performance measurements." The MPLS VPN Service operates over the BtNAccess Multi-Service IP Port. Unlike traditional legacy networks where the "one port -- one product" rule prevails, the BtNAccess Multi-Service IP Port provides carriers, partners, service providers and enterprises with the ability to access multiple products including dedicated Internet access, IP Centrex, MPLS VPN and Virtual Circuit through a single port. "Our partnership model enables carriers and service providers to offer the latest IP-based global data connectivity beyond their geographic footprint without the capex and operating cost associated with network build outs," said Andre Choo, director of product management. BtNAccess began offering MPLS-based services in North America, Western Europe and Asia Pacific in January 2002. Today, the BtNAccess MPLS network coverage spans 35 countries through partner interconnect arrangements with leading MPLS network providers throughout the world. About BtNAccess: BtNAccess, a wholly owned subsidiary of PCCW Limited (PCCW), is a leading legacy-free network provider offering Layer 3 and Layer 2 MPLS-based end-to- end communications solutions. With offices and direct network access points located in Asia, North America, Europe, former CIS, the Middle East and Africa, BtNAccess delivers a comprehensive suite of wholesale and enterprise MPLS/IP-based services, including MPLS VPN, Internet access, voice services, managed routers, hosting and collocation solutions on a global basis to carriers, partners, ISPs, Internet Content Providers and Application-Service Providers. In addition, BtNAccess offers custom-engineered MPLS/IP solutions to the enterprise customers. The company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia and Hong Kong. To learn more about BtNAccess visit http://www.btnaccess.com/. About PCCW: PCCW Limited (SEHK:0008SEHK:ADR-NYSE:SEHK:PCW), the Hong Kong-listed flagship of the Pacific Century Group, is one of Asia's leading integrated communications companies. From its market-leading position in Hong Kong, PCCW is focused on building shareholder value by leveraging synergies between its core businesses and partners, and by delivering customer-led total solutions throughout Asia. PCCW provides key services in the areas of: integrated telecommunications; broadband solutions; connectivity; narrowband and interactive broadband (Internet Services); business e-solutions; data centers and related infrastructure. To learn more about PCCW, go to http://www.pccw.com/. DATASOURCE: BtNAccess CONTACT: Andre Choo of BtNAccess, +1-703-621-1610, Web site: http://www.btnaccess.com/ http://www.pccw.com/

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