Covad Completes 25th Straight On-Time OSS Release

Strong back office support continues to be key differentiator and added value for partners

San Jose, Calif. - June 2, 2009 - Covad Communications Company, a leading national provider of voice and data communications, today announced its 25th consecutive successful on-time OSS release, dating back to December 2005.

"Covad's online systems are often listed as one of the top reasons our partners and customers want to do business with us," said Bill Ferraiuolo, GM Wholesale Services. "This milestone is a great achievement for our software team and further solidifies Covad as the 'easy to do business with' choice for partners, who benefit from the company's streamlined provisioning and ordering systems, scalable, cost-efficient support infrastructure, and nationwide, facilities-based network."

Covad OSS comprises approximately 60 major components and systems that automate processes in the areas of service prequalification, order entry, service fulfillment, provisioning, billing, network monitoring and capacity planning, and inventory management. Since December of 2005, Covad's software team has delivered major OSS updates every six to eight weeks.

Covad's 2008 annual wholesale partner survey revealed high levels of customer satisfaction across ordering, provisioning, installation and support, with ratings of "better/excellent" when compared to competitors' systems. Covad's online prequalification and ordering tools were rated an overwhelming strength of Covad's value to partners.

"Along with delivering on-time software releases, Covad has simplified its IT architecture over the last three years," said Cornelia Pool, Covad Chief Technology Officer. "As a part of this initiative, we have replaced several expensive proprietary software components with open-source middleware based systems, saving millions on maintenance and support costs, and positioning Covad to launch next generation services."

About Covad

Covad is a leading national provider of integrated voice and data communications. The company offers DSL, T1, broadband wireless, and voice-optimized access directly through Covad's network and through Internet Service Providers, value-added resellers, telecommunications carriers and affinity groups in the small and medium-sized businesses market. Many of the nation's top carriers, Internet service providers, and resellers rely on Covad to power their high-speed broadband solutions. Partners benefit from Covad's streamlined provisioning and ordering systems, scalable, cost-efficient support infrastructure, and the only facilities-based, next-generation wireline and fixed wireless broadband network. Covad broadband services are currently available across the nation in 44 states and 235 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and can be purchased by more than 58 million homes and businesses. Covad is located at 2220 O'Toole Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131. Telephone: 1-888-GO-COVAD. Website: www.covad.com.