MPOW - Mpower Holding Corporation (MPOW)

[jmhollen]

Mpower Communications Hires New Technology Officer

ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mpower Communications Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: MPOW), a provider of broadband high-speed Internet access and telephone services to business customers, today announced the appointment of Russell A. Shipley as New Technology Officer.

Shipley will be responsible for looking for opportunities to augment Mpower's robust integrated data and voice product offering to further enhance the value proposition for customers. He will also explore cost-efficient network access and transport technology alternatives to incorporate into the company's facilities-based network.

"Russ' experience and technological expertise will provide valuable perspective on products and network that we expect will provide Mpower with greater competitive advantages as we continue to build both these areas," explained Mpower Communications Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rolla P. Huff.

"Mpower's strengthened balance sheet position has poised the company for growth," added Shipley. "Our opportunity is now in the continued evolution of the product portfolio and in maximizing technology, distribution channels, partners and suppliers."

A seasoned senior executive with over 17 years leading engineering, technology, operations, service, construction, and business development, Shipley held senior positions at Global Crossing and Frontier Communications. His most recent position at Global Crossing was Senior Vice President-Global Transport Network Operations. While at Frontier, Shipley led the planning, engineering and construction of the 20,000-route mile nationwide fiber optics network shared by Frontier and Qwest. As part of this initiative, he championed many new technology advancements that yielded dramatically lower costs for both companies.

About Mpower Holding Corporation

Mpower Holding Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: MPOW) is the parent company of Mpower Communications, a facilities-based broadband communications provider offering a full range of data, telephony, Internet access and Web hosting services for small and medium-size business customers. Further information about the company can be found at www.mpowercom.com.

SOURCE Mpower Holding Corporation

/CONTACT: Mpower Communications Investor - Gregg Clevenger, Chief
Financial Officer, [phone], [e-mail], or Mpower
Communications Media - Michele Sadwick, Vice President, [phone],
[e-mail]; or Investor Relations - Lester Rosenkrantz, Cameron
Associates, [phone], [e-mail]

Web site: http://www.mpowercom.com