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EXHIBIT 99.1
E.SPIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
YEAR TO DATE - JUNE 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED)
($'S IN THOUSANDS)
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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 $ 179,300 $ 153,641 $ 186,612 $ 64,204 $ 146,651
Revenues $ 38,886 $ 23,973 $ 33,976 $ 10,314 $ 2,025
EBITDA $ 13,363 $ (4,708) $ 5,018 $ (2,385) $ (7,340)
EBIT $ 11,126 $ (6,644) $ 2,607 $ (3,385) $ (8,361)
Network Statistics (cumulative)
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Access Lines Installed 74,034 43,434 52,268 5,257 1,141
Fiber Miles 46,647 42,384 45,960 24,788 17,227
Route Miles 790 501 404 158 340
Buildings Connected 1,822 996 1,395 225 1
Voice Grade Equivalents 964,000 514,480 650,894 87,727 14,458
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