News Release

DSL.net Selected by Netkey to Accelerate Retail Kiosk Deployment

Leading DSL provider to team with leading provider of e-commerce kiosks

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - September 5, 2000 -- DSL.net, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSLN), a direct national provider of high-speed data communications and Internet solutions for businesses, today announced that it has been selected by Netkey, Inc. to provide broadband digital subscriber line (DSL) Internet access to Netkey customers deploying Internet kiosks.

Many retailers are interested in adopting Web kiosk technology for point of sale, loyalty programs, gift registries and other uses, yet do not have easy access to broadband network connectivity. Through the agreement with DSL.net, Netkey will now offer DSL.net's broadband Internet access services to its customers as a high-speed option for connecting an interactive kiosk with a company's network over the Internet, enhancing performance and system reliability.

"Companies today realize the importance of leveraging the Internet to expand their market presence," said David Struwas, president and chief executive officer of DSL.net. "The combination of the Netkey kiosk system and DSL.net's high-speed Internet connection will allow companies to provide customers with a quality interactive experience virtually anywhere."

DSL.net provides a business-class DSL service that offers an "always on" broadband connection to the Internet. DSL.net's dedicated high-performance network, direct-to-customer sales and support model, and broad national footprint make it a key partner to leading solution providers who are looking to offer on-line applications and services to businesses. The agreement with Netkey is part of DSL.net's strategy of continually adding distribution channels through partnerships with online e-commerce businesses, whose customers need reliable and affordable broadband connectivity and services.

"Our customers need to extend their market reach beyond the storefront," said Alex Richardson, chief executive officer of Netkey. "If leading businesses want their content available anywhere, anytime, then Netkey needs to be able to offer our technology with reliable, best-of-class broadband access. DSL.net's national presence and strong business focus make them the ideal choice to be our partner for Netkey kiosk solutions."

About DSL.net
Based in New Haven, Conn., DSL.net, Inc. is a high-speed data communications and Internet solutions provider that uses digital subscriber line technology to provide high-speed Internet access to small and medium-sized businesses, primarily in second- and third-tier cities throughout the United States. As of June 30, 2000, DSL.net had provided service in over 300 cities in 45 states. For more information regarding DSL.net solutions and services visit http://www.dsl.net, e-mail [email protected], or call 1-877-DSL-NET1 (1-877-375-6381).

About Netkey
Netkey, Inc. (formerly Lexitech, Inc.) is the leading provider of innovative end-to-end solutions for Internet kiosks that enable true one-to-one marketing. Netkey provides patented self-service e-commerce solutions to a wide spectrum of industries, bridging the gap between "dot.coms" and traditional businesses by Web-empowering storefronts, bank branches, payphones, transportation centers and other public areas via Internet kiosks. Netkey delivers its hardware-independent software through its own Internet-based application service provider (ASP) site called Netkey Express , and through partnerships with Microtouch, Elotouch, Omnitouch, Frank Mayer Associates, and iXL Enterprises.