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Storm Enhances Client Service with Local OttIX Loop
Faster Access to Local Information for Storm Clients Part of Service Offering

OTTAWA, ON, October 16, 2003 - Storm Internet has successfully enhanced its broadband service offering through its recent connection with the Ottawa Internet eXchange ("OttIX"). The OttIX service enhancement brings local internet networks closer together, providing faster, more reliable transfer rates within the local Ottawa exchange.

"Storm is excited to have invested in being part of OttIX. As a leader in adopting broadband access technologies for our clients, we have continually improved Internet service offerings to our client base, ensuring they have the highest quality local connectivity, as the most affordable rates," said Barry Williams, President of Storm Internet.

The OttIX service offering enhances Storm Internet access speeds for clients who transfer local data between local internet networks. Now, Storm business or government clients who transfer files between site locations, or customers who share files in peer-to-peer networks, will experience a noticeable improvement in both reliability and transfer speeds.

"OttIX has been formed with the sole intention of bringing Internet service providers, large corporate entities, and educational facilities in the Ottawa area closer together," said William F. Maton, a member of the OttIX Board of Directors. "With Internet companies such as Storm connecting to our exchange, we are able to add additional peering points to enhance services to their large Ottawa client base."

About Storm:
Headquartered in Ottawa, Storm Internet provides a full spectrum range of Internet access and website hosting services to more than 10,000 residential and business users. An industry leader in fixed-wireless connectivity, Storm currently maintains one of the largest broadband wireless networks in North America, covering approx. 35,000 square kilometers, spanning more than 50 communities and municipalities throughout Eastern Ontario. Visit Storm Internet at www.storm.ca.