ON-LINE OLYMPUSNET NEWSFLASH October, 2001

Greetings to all our OlympusNet Port Angeles Customers,

We are happy to announce that starting the week of 29 October, in cooperation with Qwest, OlympusNet will offer DSL for our Port Angeles customers.

Our DSL service emphasizes our commitment to security; we are one of the few Internet providers who pass all DSL traffic through a firewall. (A firewall blocks attempts to break into your computer.) You will be able to choose the amount of firewall protection you need. In addition we scan inbound and outbound email for viruses. You will also get a fixed IP address which is most helpful for telecommuters. (A fixed IP makes a telecommuter's computer recognizable to a headquarters firewall.)

With DSL, you can talk on the phone and use the Internet at the same time; a second phone line is no longer needed.

Our basic DSL (DSL 256) is priced the same as our dialup service, ranging from $30 if paid monthly to $250 if paid annually. In addition, Qwest will charge you $21.95 monthly for DSL 256. Because you can cancel your second phone line, you will be saving a monthly cost of approximately $19.50.

Not all our Port Angeles customers will need DSL or qualify for DSL. You must be within 3 miles of the Qwest central office, near City Hall. We will continue our dialup access and will offer increased security for that service as well, later in the year.

For more details, please see below and look at OlympusNet DSL Offerings.

WHAT IS DSL?
An always-on, high speed Internet connection that is up to 24 times faster than dialup that uses an existing phone line and allows simultaneous voice calls and Internet use. Those of you who currently have a second phone line for Internet access will no longer need it.

HOW IS DSL PROVIDED?
OlympusNet provides the Internet access. Qwest provides the DSL connection on your existing phone line.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF OlympusNet DSL?
*Virus Protection & Firewalls, Business-class Mail Service (IMAP), Spam Filtering
*History of Reliability, Ultra-Secure Site for OlympusNet's Equipment in Qwest's CyberCenter
*Nationwide Dialup later this year
*Knowledgeable & Experienced Technical Support

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION AND COSTS OF DSL FROM OlympusNet, SEE: OlympusNet DSL Offerings

HOW WILL YOU KNOW IF DSL WILL WORK FOR YOU?
To see if your phone lines qualify for DSL, please fill out the DSL Loop Qualification form.PLEASE NOTE: OlympusNet will continue to provide its high quality, reliable dial-up access.