WARSAW, Poland -- Netia S.A. ("Netia") (WSE: NET), Poland's largest alternative provider of fixed-line telecommunications services, today announced the introduction of its new data transmission service for business customers: IP VPN. With this new service, Netia offers to connect the offices of multi-location companies with a virtual private network, fully operated by Netia. The service includes network design, configuration, maintenance and consultancy services. Fees are dependent on customer requirements and locations to be connected.

Netia has so far offered IP VPN services based on a platform owned by aewiat Internet S.A., a subsidiary acquired in April 2003. The new IP VPN product enables the provision of IP VPN services based on Netia's data transmission network.

In addition, starting December 19, 2003, Netia introduced a new service of unlimited Internet dial-up access for users of ISDN Duo lines. The service called "Interlinia Standard" is available in three pricing options, depending on a declared period of usage.

Netia Holdings SA