Winstar Granted additional spectrum Licenses in Belgium

(New York, NY, February 16, 2001)--Winstar Communications, Inc., just announced that it has been granted additional spectrum licenses in four of Belgium's major business markets. Awarded by the Belgian Minister of Telecommunications, this spectrum grant includes Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent and Liege, covering a population of more than 3.2 million. Winstar was awarded this entire spectrum grant at a nominal fee of less than US$15,000. These new licenses are designated for use with point-to-multipoint fixed wireless technology in the 26, 10 and 3.5 GHz spectrum bands. Winstar has the world's largest portfolio of broadband fixed wireless spectrum holdings. With this grant, Winstar adds Antwerp, Ghent and Liege to the list of key Belgian markets in which the company has licensed spectrum coverage. The grant also enhances and extends Winstar's spectrum coverage in Brussels, where the company has deployed its broadband network and is currently offering a variety of broadband services to businesses. "Through this latest spectrum grant, Winstar takes another major step in expanding the reach of our broadband network and services throughout Belgium and Europe," said David Ralston, senior vice president and managing director of Winstar Europe. "The Minister of Telecommunications has clearly recognized Winstar as an industry leader in deploying and operating wireless local loop technology, and we are committed to providing a comprehensive portfolio of broadband services that will enable Belgian businesses to become more productive and efficient." In addition to the spectrum licenses awarded in Belgium, Winstar was also recently granted exclusive point-to-point spectrum licenses in the 38 GHz range in Copenhagen, covering a population of approximately 1.2 million. Winstar uses a combination of fiber and broadband fixed wireless technology to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of broadband offerings, including high-speed Internet and data, Web hosting and Web-based applications and phone services. The company provides these services to small and medium-sized businesses, large corporations and government agencies throughout the United States and in Europe, Asia and South America. In December 1998, Winstar announced it would expand to a total of 50 targeted markets outside the U.S. within five years. Including these latest allocations, Winstar has been granted spectrum in 26 of its top 50 international target markets, including four of the top ten: Tokyo, Osaka, London and Buenos Aires. Currently, Winstar offers broadband fixed wireless services in 15 markets throughout Europe, Asia and South America. About Winstar Winstar Communications, Inc., is a leading broadband services company. The company is rapidly building one of the worlds most widely available, end-to-end broadband networks. Winstar makes this network important and useful to businesses by providing a comprehensive set of high quality, digital-age broadband services. These services include high-speed Internet and data, Professional Services, Web hosting and design, phone services, Web-based applications, e-commerce, and Office.com, A Service From Winstar, the top-ranked online business service for small and medium-sized businesses. For more information, visit www.winstar.com. Source Winstar press release [an error occurred while processing this directive]