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Intrado VoIP Emergency Calling Services Provide Life-Saving Solutions to theglobe.com Customers

Posted on: Tuesday, 23 September 2003, 06:00 CDT

LONGMONT, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 2003--

theglobe.com and Intrado Join Forces to Provide Emergency

Communication Solutions for voiceglo(TM) Users

Intrado(R) Inc. (Nasdaq:TRDO), the nation's leading provider of 9-1-1 infrastructure systems and services, and experts in engineering and managing complex integrated data and telecommunications solutions, today announced a contract with Direct Partner Telecom, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of theglobe.com (OTCBB:TGLO), to provide Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Emergency Calling Services to theglobe.com's voiceglo customers.

Over the next five years, VoIP technologies are projected to garner an increasing share of the world's communication revenues. Intrado VoIP Emergency Calling Services will provide theglobe.com with an accurate, reliable and cost-effective way to process VoIP calls for emergency assistance from subscribers in this growing market.

"Consumers are benefiting greatly from new technologies like VoIP that create cost-effective ways to communicate," said George Heinrichs, Intrado, CEO and co-founder. "Intrado firmly believes individuals should be able to call for help and have that call answered by the appropriate public safety answering point, regardless of the technology used. Through our partnership with Direct Partner Telecom, Intrado extends the ability to provide voiceglo customers with this essential emergency calling capability."

Once Intrado VoIP Emergency Calling Services are implemented, calls from voiceglo subscribers who dial the digits "9-1-1" will be delivered to the public safety answering point designated to respond to their calls for help. Intrado is leading the way toward the ultimate solution that will enable VoIP emergency calls to be delivered as traditional 9-1-1 calls. This could have far-reaching impact as more consumers adopt VoIP technology.

"Offering 9-1-1 services to our voiceglo customers is critical," said Michael Egan, Chairman and CEO of theglobe.com. "Intrado's 9-1-1 data management leadership and unrelenting mission to provide emergency communication to consumers make Intrado the best partner for theglobe.com and our customers."

About Intrado

Founded in 1979, Intrado Inc. (NASDAQ:TRDO) is pioneering the technology of Informed Response(R) by providing telecommunications companies and public safety organizations with accurate, efficiently delivered, mission-critical information -- enabling them to respond effectively, anywhere and anytime, regardless of location, device or protocol.

The company's unparalleled industry knowledge in systems engineering of complex, integrated data and telephony environments and critical operations management reduces the effort, cost and time associated with providing reliable communications information for 9-1-1, safety and commercial applications. Intrado has earned the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001-2000 certification. Intrado press releases and company updates are available by e-mail. Please register at the company's Web site: www.intrado.com.

About theglobe.com

Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, voiceglo Holdings is a wholly owned subsidiary of theglobe.com. voiceglo offers complete phone service for home, business and travel, allowing people to make and receive crystal-clear calls using their broadband or dial-up Internet connection.

voiceglo was founded by theglobe.com. Michael Egan is the founder and former CEO of Alamo Rent-a-Car, which he directed to become one of the nation's largest car rental firms before selling it to Republic Industries. He is also the founder and Chairman of Certified Vacations, one of the largest tour operators in the country. Mr. Egan is the Chairman and CEO of theglobe.com and voiceglo. Edward Cespedes is a former venture capitalist and investment banker with JP Morgan, specializing in mergers and acquisitions. His long time affiliation with Mr. Egan includes his assignment as Director of Corporate Finance for Alamo Rent A Car. Mr. Cespedes is President of theglobe.com and voiceglo. For more information visit the company's website: www.voiceglo.com.

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

This announcement contains expectations and other forward-looking statements regarding Intrado's future financial performance, the growth of the VoIP market, Intrado's alliance with Direct Partner Telecom and the ability of the two companies to offer emergency calling solutions for VoIP customers. Readers are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this release as a result of certain factors, including: unforeseen problems and delays in the implementation or market acceptance of VoIP, and other factors identified from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Intrado undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, or otherwise.

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