US LEC Introduces Dedicated Server Hosting [July 27, 2004]

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jul 27, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- For customers seeking to locate their servers and applications in a carrier-grade data center, US LEC Corp. (CLEC), a super-regional telecommunications carrier providing integrated voice, data and Internet services to businesses and enterprise organizations throughout the Eastern United States, announces Dedicated Server Hosting, its latest data product designed to accommodate the changing needs of customers.

US LEC offers a variety of professional Dedicated Server Hosting plans that include Linux and Microsoft platforms and a range of Intel and Hewlett- Packard based hardware solutions. Customers benefit from direct access to US LEC's redundant GigE Internet backbone, and a burstable 100 MB/Fast Ethernet connection to servers housed in one of US LEC's 24x7 secure data centers. Each data center has a dedicated staff and on-hand inventory for upgrades or repairs. US LEC offers daily back up services, offers high quality service level agreements, and can perform equipment upgrades that enable busy IT personnel to focus on the working issues of their business rather than maintaining hardware.

"US LEC understands the data requirements of growing businesses, and as their needs for greater Internet bandwidth increase, many of them will benefit from cost-efficient access to a carrier-grade data center," said Jeff Blackey, senior vice president of marketing and business development for US LEC. "US LEC dedicated servers provide a range of management options, simplifying the process of starting and expanding these Web-enabled services for our customers by handling many of the technology aspects for them. US LEC customers also benefit from our management and control of two data centers, offering a wider suite of hosting solutions than ever before. US LEC gives business customers a reliable choice for storing and controlling their data, all from one dependable business partner."

About US LEC

Based in Charlotte, NC, US LEC is a leading telecommunications carrier providing integrated voice, data and Internet services to medium and large businesses and enterprise organizations throughout 15 Eastern states and the District of Columbia. US LEC services include local and long distance calling services, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service, advanced data services such as Frame Relay, Multi-Link Frame Relay and ATM, dedicated and dial-up Internet services, managed data solutions, data center services and Web hosting. US LEC also provides selected voice services in 25 additional states and selected data services nationwide. For more information about US LEC, visit http://www.uslec.com .

Except for the historical information contained herein, this report contains forward-looking statements, subject to uncertainties and risks, including the demand for US LEC's services, the ability of the Company to introduce additional products, the ability of the Company to successfully attract and retain personnel, competition in existing and potential additional markets, uncertainties regarding its dealings with ILECs and other telecommunications carriers and facilities providers, regulatory uncertainties, the possibility of adverse decisions related to reciprocal compensation and access charges owing to the Company, as well as the Company's ability to begin operations in additional markets. These and other applicable risks are summarized in the "Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2003, and in subsequent reports, which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

US LEC is a registered service mark of US LEC Corp. US LEC and Design (R) is a registered service mark and trademark of US LEC Corp.

Media Contact: Jennifer Sharpe, 704-319-1135, jsharpe@uslec.com
Investor Contact: James Stawski, 704-319-1189, jstawski@uslec.com

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