Press Release

Laurel Networks® and Telindus Deliver New VPN Services to ntl Business and Carrier Customers

Laurel® allows ntl to cost-effectively deliver advanced broadband services over its $17 billion national and access network

Pittsburgh, PA, March 29, 2005 - Laurel Networks, Inc. and Telindus announced today that they have delivered a solution that will enable ntl to provide new Ethernet and IP VPN (virtual private network) services to its UK business customers. The solution -- a combination of Laurel Networks ST200™ and ST50™ broadband services routing products and the Laurel Provisioning System -- was delivered and implemented by Telindus, a global network services and solutions provider.

Already operational, the new network enables ntl to offer a range of high performance VPN solutions that link disparate office locations of all sizes over a single advanced broadband network. It also enables the delivery of low latency national Ethernet connectivity to both business and carrier customers.

Laurel's ST-series™ routers support a complete suite of advanced data services in a single platform - including VPNs, broadband, Internet, switched services, VoIP and video - over multiple access networks. This unmatched service and access network flexibility is coupled with the performance needed to deliver next-generation services to thousands of simultaneous users. The Laurel Provisioning System (LPS), which provides both operational and customer benefits, delivers point and click provisioning and provides a platform for future Web-enabled services for customer self service provisioning via a web portal.

Telindus provided ntl with independent laboratory facilities to test a variety of technology vendor solutions, before selecting Laurel Networks. Telindus then provided a fully-managed service including the installation and commissioning of the Laurel Networks solution as well as providing the on-going support services.

Derek Cobb, director of network architecture at ntl said: "ntl selected the Laurel ST-series router because it generally exhibited better carrier class characteristics than the other equipment under test. It proved to be extremely stable during the evaluation process. The router has sophisticated quality of service, traffic shaping functionality and demonstrated 100% throughput on gigabit Ethernet interfaces even for small VoIP packets. (Some operators experience significant service degradation when delivering small voice packets.) The routers provide ntl with the confidence that we will be able to deploy multiple high-bandwidth services without degradation and enable ntl to have the ability for customers to control their network via web-based interfaces in the future."

"Laurel Networks' ability to support any service, on any port, at any speed gives ntl rapid and flexible provisioning of enhanced IP services, providing significant savings to ntl and its customers in both cost and time for provisioning services. It provides ntl with a real strategic advantage in a highly competitive market," said Gordon Wardrop, client director, Telindus.

"ntl has deployed arguably the most scalable, advanced and high performance IP/MPLS network in Europe. ntl customers are already reaping the benefits in terms of the ultra low latency VPN services ideally suited to supporting VoIP, video and demanding business applications. In short, ntl is now well equipped to offer faster, more flexible and more reliable network services than its competitors," says Colin Rhodes, Laurel Networks director, EMEA operations.

About Laurel Networks
Laurel Networks delivers reliable, future-ready routing for multi-service broadband networks. Laurel's technology helps service providers transition from the standard Internet-only service delivery model into full-fledged triple-play networks. Designed for enhanced network scalability, Laurel's ST-series ™ routers allow carriers to add advanced broadband applications, like video on demand or voice over IP, without incremental cost as the subscriber base grows.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Laurel operates sales and support facilities across the US, Europe and Asia. Its routers are deployed by some of the world's largest service providers including: Level 3 Communications, KT, Dacom, and Arsys. The company also maintains strategic partnerships with Ciena, the network specialist, and with Marconi, a global telecommunications equipment, services and solutions company. For more information, visit www.laurelnetworks.com.

About Telindus
The publicly listed Telindus Group (Euronext Brussels, ticker TEL) is a one-stop service partner, solution provider and manufacturer for fixed and mobile networks.

Telindus, the Integrator, has extensive expertise, encompassing consulting, integration and managed services, in all areas of modern telecommunications applications and technologies for local area networks (LAN), metropolitan area networks (MAN), wide area networks (WAN), virtual private networks (VPN), network access and security, surveillance and networked applications.

Telindus is a manufacturer of broadband access and video surveillance solutions. Combined with a large networking product portfolio from strategic suppliers and partners, Telindus is the best route to leading edge technology and best of breed products and services for both operators and enterprises.

Since its foundation in 1969, Telindus has made significant investments in establishing a solid footprint of networking and security expertise in Europe and beyond. With a full operational presence in as many as 15 countries across Europe and South East Asia and employing almost 2.300 people, Telindus provides customers with both business and technology focused solutions. Telindus' own products are distributed by an extensive network of agents across the globe.

Telindus has its corporate headquarters at Heverlee, close to the university city of Leuven, Belgium. For more information on Telindus' networking solutions and services, please visit www.telindus.com.

About ntl
ntl provides wholesale communications services to fixed and wireless carriers, Internet Service Providers, Systems Integrators and resellers. The company generates annual revenues of over £228 million from wholesale customers and manages the network that powers ntl's £2 billion business.

ntl owns and operates the UK's largest network built for the broadband era. Its core spans over 10,857 kilometres and passes a third of all UK homes and its access network covers 88,000km. This network is relied on for mission-critical communications by many of the UK's most demanding customers including all five of the UK's mobile network operators, major international carriers (e.g. France Telecom and Telstra) and numerous high-profile ISPs.
The division's strategy is to empower its wholesale customers with maximum choice and functionality - from broadband to IP services, national to local access, bespoke to 'off-the-shelf' solutions - backed by consistent and competitive pricing.

Media Contacts
Steve Vogelsang
Laurel Networks, Inc.
412.809.4300
sjv@laurelnetworks.com

Christine Nixon, ntl
Tel: +44 (0) 1256 753948
Email: Christine.Nixon@ntl.com