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EXHIBIT 99.1
E.SPIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
YEAR TO DATE - SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
($'S IN THOUSANDS)
Networks Placed Networks Placed Networks Placed Networks Placed Networks Placed
in Service in Service in Service in Service in Service
Prior to 12/31/95 During 1996 During 1997 During 1998 During 1999
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Property, Plant & Equipment $ 179,744 $ 159,095 $ 192,940 $ 65,733 $ 140,326
Revenues $ 58,663 $ 37,601 $ 52,360 $ 14,366 $ 3,787
EBITDA $ 18,678 $ 4,124 $ 9,727 $ (6,245) $ (10,459)
EBIT $ 19,048 $ (6,100) $ 10,613 $ (5,352) $ (10,988)
Network Statistics (cumulative)
Access Lines Installed 55,518 45,407 74,074 24,555 13,735
Fiber Miles 52,347 39,218 42,793 28,644 14,716
Route Miles 789 501 403 158 340
Buildings Connected 1,657 917 1,439 579 105
Voice Grade Equivalents 599,337 449,021 500,214 68,055 65,451
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