JS&A is excited to announce the 2011 Telecom Exchange event to take place on June 29th at the Cipriani Wall Street in NYC. The Telecom Exchange is a networking event designed to navigate telecom operators through the many colocation and connectivity options in and around the New York Tri-State area and the rest of the world. Our purpose is to create the neutral playing field while showcasing all colocation providers, data center facilities, and local and international network providers with a network presence in the NY area. We believe this event, which focuses on key, carrier-neutral colocation space in the Northeast and the network connectivity options available within these spaces, will do great things for the industry at large.

Each attendee will receive the Telecom Exchange Directory, a map of the NYC metro area with the available colocations and carrier hotels’ locations highlighted when they arrive onsite. Inside the Directory, we will include a complete list of the participating networks available within each space. The Directory will have a floor diagram to showcase the various networks and facilities that are exhibiting to further streamline business opportunities for participants. Additionally, all attendees will have access to the DealCenter, an online meeting planning system, to view other attendees, sort by services and PoP locations, and plan on-on-one meetings, to take place on-site at Telecom Exchange.

So please join us for this inaugural event as we will efficiently help you navigate the many connectivity options throughout the NYC-area. Current exhibitors include: Allied Fiber, China Unicom, Electronic Environments, FiberMedia, Galaxy Visions, Hibernia Atlantic, KDDI America, Metro Network Services, NJ Fiber Exchange, NTT Communications, TELEHOUSE America, Telx, TelPlexus Vello Systems and Wilshire Communications.

To exhibit at Telecom Exchange or to get your company name listed in the print and on-line Telecom Exchange Directory, click here. All exhibitors receive 2 free passes, a $350 value, plus table space and signage.

To find out how to become a Telecom Exchange sponsor, click here or email info@thetelecomexchange.com for more information.

PacketExchange, the next generation Ethernet and IP network service provider announces that its Chief Technology Officer, Grant Kirkwood, will represent the company at the upcoming Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC) and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (NFOEC). OFC/NFOEC is the world’s largest conference and exposition for optical communications and networking professionals, and takes place March 6 through 10 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Grant will share PacketExchange’s customer perspective of Ethernet Exchanges as a participant in Session 3 of the event’s Optical Business Forum session, “Carrier Ethernet Exchanges.” The session takes place on the event’s Exhibit Floor, Tuesday, March 8^th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST, and will focus on the rapidly growing market for Carrier Ethernet Exchanges.

You can join us in the conversation by letting us know what is important to you, the Journey or the Destination.  To vote, go to:  http://www.packetexchange.net/cpns/is-it-the-journey-or-the-destination/index.html.

For more information about PacketExchange or to receive a copy of Mr. Kirkwood’s presentation, please email pr@jaymiescotto.com or visit www.packetexchange.net.

While at Light Reading’s Ethernet Expo in New York on November 3, 2010, Neutral Tandem announced that its network integration with Tinet, the Italian wholesale IP/MPLS backbone provider it acquired on October 1, 2010 is now complete.  Just one-month after the close of the acquisition, Neutral Tandem and Tinet’s global network have been combined to provide the largest global Ethernet Exchange network solution available in the world.  The combined network now offers over 100 global Ethernet Points of Presence (PoPs) across three continents.  This footprint far surpasses all other Ethernet Exchange providers in the market – in addition – through their ‘networked’ model, the company also provides the value-added benefit of one-stop-shop solutions for customers who seek end-to-end Ethernet connectivity across the globe. 

Neutral Tandem’s global Ethernet Exchange is indeed a truly open exchange opportunity.  Customers have the ability to buy and sell Ethernet connectivity from any of the Neutral Tandem global PoPs while also leveraging any/all other providers interconnected to Neutral Tandem’s Ethernet Exchange at any other given point on the network.  Customers do not have to buy long-haul connectivity from Neutral Tandem, they can continue to negotiate deals directly with providers, however, Neutral Tandem is the only provider currently offering customers the choice to leverage its extensive global network footprint – providing commercial and network benefits to Ethernet Exchange members on its platform. 

The announcement is exciting for the Ethernet Exchange community – the press release in its entirety is below:

Neutral Tandem and Tinet Integrate Networks;

Creates the Largest Global Ethernet Exchange 

Chicago, IL, November 3, 2010 — Neutral Tandem, Inc. (Nasdaq: TNDM), a leading provider of global interconnection services, announced today that it has connected its all-IP, MPLS network with Tinet’s global Ethernet network.  The integrated networks can carry voice, video and data traffic worldwide, while operating as the largest Ethernet Exchange in the world.

“This represents the first major milestone tied to our integration efforts with Tinetand significantly enhances the value proposition of our global Ethernet Exchange service offering,” stated Surendra Saboo, President and Chief Operating Officer of Neutral Tandem.  “By tying together our 14 sites in the US with Tinet’s 99 Ethernet-enabled PoPs, Neutral Tandem now offers the most accessible and robust Ethernet Exchange in the world with over 100 locations spread across three continents.”

With its unique networked approach, Neutral Tandem has shifted the market dynamics by interconnecting each one of its Exchange locations over its global IP MPLS network.  With one connection to its Ethernet Exchange, customers can buy and sell to every other member connected to any of its exchange Points of Presence (PoPs), whether in San Francisco, Singapore or any of its 100+ locations across the world.  This solution enables service providers to easily discover and buy Ethernet services in markets outside their footprint.  It also enables access providers to advertise their building lists to all service providers across Neutral Tandem’s network.

The networked approach is further complemented by leveraging Tinet’s extensive experience with delivering Ethernet and VPLS connectivity globally. “Tinet has been selling Ethernet connectivity in the wholesale market since its inception, and its backbone currently carries about 100 Gbps of point-to-point and point-to-multi-point Ethernet traffic on behalf of over 100 customers,” said Paolo Gambini, Head of Sales and Marketing at Tinet. “We believe that no other player in the Ethernet Exchange market can match our track record as far as Ethernet services delivery and support is concerned.”

Neutral Tandem’s Ethernet Exchange acts as a nexus for the Ethernet Community by enabling providers to interconnect with one another in a more efficient and simplified manner in over a 100 interexchange points across the world. To learn more about Neutral Tandem’s Ethernet Exchange, visit http://www.neutraltandem.com/prodServices/ethernet-exchange.htm.

Cautions Concerning Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this press release regarding Neutral Tandem’s strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Neutral Tandem may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements Neutral Tandem makes. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: risks associated with our ability to successfully develop and market Ethernet Exchange or interconnection services, including but not limited to identifying, obtaining, operating and maintaining attractive network switch sites, equipment,  software and business support systems such as our Ethernet Exchange web portal, the risk that our business and the Tinet business will not be integrated successfully, cost estimation errors or overruns, interconnection delays, material delays or shortages, our inability to obtain and maintain necessary third party rights or permits on a timely basis, if at all, and other factors, including the impact of regulation, many of which are beyond our control and all of which could delay or negatively affect our ability to offer or market this new service; and other important factors included in Neutral Tandem’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly in the “Risk Factors” section of Neutral Tandem’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2009 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010, as such Risk Factors may be updated from time to time in subsequent reports. Neutral Tandem does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Neutral Tandem

Headquartered in Chicago, Neutral Tandem, Inc. provides voice, data and video interconnection services worldwide.  Neutral Tandem recently acquired Tinet, a global carrier exclusively committed to the IP Transit and Ethernet wholesale market.  The acquisition combines Neutral Tandem’s interconnection services for wireless, wireline, cable and broadband companies with Tinet’s global IP backbone.  Collectively, Neutral Tandem provides voice, IP Transit and Ethernet solutions to carriers, service providers, and content management firms worldwide.  With 14 Ethernet Exchanges, the company is now the largest Ethernet Exchange provider in the U.S., a top 10 global IPv4 backbone provider and the number one IPv6 network worldwide.   Please visit Neutral Tandem’s website at: www.neutraltandem.com and follow us on Twitter @NeutralTandem.

The Chicago and New York markets just got more Ethernet enabled.  Business Only Broadband (BOB), a broadband wireless Ethernet service provider serving the Chicago and New York markets has announced that it has joined the Neutral Tandem Ethernet Exchange Network.  By doing so, BOB’s metro wireless Ethernet network is made available to Neutral Tandem’s Ethernet Exchange market while BOB also gains access to other Exchange network operators for enhanced Ethernet network termination for its off-net business.  This is a great win for BOB and Neutral Tandem Ethernet Exchange customers as more network options create additional value for companies requiring end-to-end global Ethernet Connectivity.

Furthermore, Business Only Broadband (BOB) represents Neutral Tandem’s first broadband wireless Ethernet service provider to connect to its Exchange. BOB’s solutions offer extensive reach, speedy set-up and more diversity for customers with mission critical networking needs.  

Neutral Tandem’s Ethernet Exchange helps service providers interconnect using a more efficient and simplified method, which also allows for easy connectivity to multiple access providers in several markets with a single connection.

Read the full announcement below. For more information on Neutral Tandem, visit www.neutraltandem.com.

For more information on Business Only Broadband, visit www.bobbroadband.com.

Neutral Tandem, Inc. announces the addition of Business Only Broadband as an Ethernet Exchange Customer

Chicago, November 2, 2010 – Neutral Tandem, Inc. (Nasdaq: TNDM), a leading provider of global interconnection services, today announced the participation of Business Only Broadband (BOB) in its Ethernet Exchange.  Surendra Saboo, President and COO at Neutral Tandem stated, “We’re excited to have BOB join our exchange as the first fixed broadband wireless Ethernet service provider.  Since we’re also a customer of BOB , we have experienced the value of their solution first hand.”

BOB provides scalable Ethernet services throughout the Chicagoland and New York City Metro areas. “We are uniquely positioned to offer extended reach, quick installation, and network diversity for customers that have immediate and mission critical networking needs. The Ethernet Exchange allows us to better serve our customers while giving the other exchange participants the opportunity to take full advantage of our flexibility, network diversity and speed to market,” said Alan Rosenberg, CEO of BOB.

Neutral Tandem’s Ethernet Exchange provides Ethernet service providers with a more efficient and simplified method of interconnecting on a one-to-many basis. Utilizing Neutral Tandem’s Ethernet Exchange service solves the complex technical and business challenges traditionally tied to interconnecting to multiple service providers on a one-on-one basis. In addition, Ethernet service providers can virtually connect to multiple access providers in several markets through a single connection to the Neutral Tandem Ethernet Exchange.

Cautions Concerning Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this press release regarding Neutral Tandem’s strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Neutral Tandem may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements Neutral Tandem makes. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: risks associated with our ability to successfully develop and market Ethernet Exchange or ethernet services, including but not limited to identifying, obtaining, operating and maintaining attractive network switch sites, equipment, software and business support systems, such as our Ethernet Exchange web portal, the risk that our business and the Tinet business will not be integrated successfully, cost estimation errors or overruns, interconnection delays, material delays or shortages, our inability to obtain and maintain necessary third party rights or permits on a timely basis, if at all, and other factors, including the impact of regulation, many of which are beyond our control and all of which could delay or negatively affect our ability to offer or market this new service; and other important factors included in Neutral Tandem’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly in the “Risk Factors” section of Neutral Tandem’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2009 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010, as such Risk Factors may be updated from time to time in subsequent reports. Neutral Tandem does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Neutral Tandem

Headquartered in Chicago, Neutral Tandem, Inc. provides voice, data and video interconnection services worldwide.  Neutral Tandem recently acquired Tinet, a global carrier exclusively committed to the IP Transit and Ethernet wholesale market.  The acquisition combines Neutral Tandem’s interconnection services for wireless, wireline, cable and broadband companies with Tinet’s global IP backbone.  Together with Tinet, Neutral Tandem provides voice, IP Transit and Ethernet solutions to carriers, service providers, and content management firms worldwide.  Operating 14 Ethernet Exchanges, the company is now the largest Ethernet Exchange provider in the U.S., a top 10 global IPv4 backbone provider and the number one IPv6 network worldwide.    Please visit Neutral Tandem’s website at: www.neutraltandem.com and follow us on Twitter @NeutralTandem.  Please also visit Tinet’s website at: www.tinet.net.

About Business Only Broadband,

Headquartered in Westmont, Illinois Business Only Broadband provides Carrier Class Metro Ethernet Fixed Wireless Network Solutions to the Hospitality, Enterprise, Healthcare, Education and Government Sectors in Chicago and NYC. BOB’s networks are 100% diverse from the embedded Telco infrastructure and are the largest fixed wireless broadband networks in its markets. Please visit BOB’s website at www.bobbroadband.com

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Ilissa Miller

1-866-695-3629

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Neutral Tandem, Inc.

Jim Polson

1-866-268-4744

Come meet PacketExchange at Ethernet Expo Americas hosted in New York City, on November 2^nd and 3^rd. Ethernet Expo is the premier event covering Carrier Ethernet network technologies and services. Service providers, suppliers, and analysts are scheduled to come together to discuss the current trends in Ethernet and where the industry is headed.

PacketExchange Chief Technology Officer, Grant Kirkwood, will be taking part on the panel entitled, Carrier Ethernet Business Services: Private & Public Cloud Computing Strategies. Panelists will talk about the compelling case for clouds and explore the development of private and public cloud computing strategies.

Other panelists include Ted Wagner, Senior Director, VPN Product Management, Level 3 Communications, Jeff Shafer, Director of Cloud Services, AT&T, and Dr. Shankar Narayanaswamy, VP Network Architecture, Reliance Globalcom. The panel moderator is Stan Hubbard, Senior Analyst, Heavy Reading.

This panel will take place on Tuesday, November 2^nd from 3:55 p.m. to 4:55 p.m.

To learn more about PacketExchange, visit www.PacketExchange.net.

Neutral Tandem is enhancing the overall experience for their Exchange customers with the launch of a new modern online portal. The launch of the web service allows customers to manage their business over the Exchange and focus on efficiently driving sales, generating faster metrics, and easily locating other connectivity solutions.  

Neutral Tandem is excited about the new state-of-the-art security features of the portal, including those allowing its customers to have more control over who is able view, edit and update content on the portal. Additionally, customers can monitor service levels, place orders and continue to interconnect in a more efficient and secure manner.  

Read the full announcement below.

For more information on Neutral Tandem’s Ethernet Exchange, please go to http://www.neutraltandem.com/prodServices/ethernet-exchange.htm.

Neutral Tandem Launches New Web Portal for Ethernet Exchange Customers

Chicago, IL, October 28, 2010 — Neutral Tandem, Inc. (Nasdaq: TNDM), a leading provider of global interconnection services, announced today the launch of its new, custom-developed online web portal –   a tool designed to streamline and automate business conducted over its Ethernet Exchange in a secure manner.

 “Neutral Tandem’s online web portal was designed to enhance the overall customer experience and simplify the manner in which customers conduct business over the Exchange,” said Surendra Saboo, President and Chief Operating Officer of Neutral Tandem.  “The portal serves to empower our Ethernet Exchange customers, allowing them to find Ethernet connectivity solutions for their global off-net needs, place orders, view order status, as well as monitor service levels and trouble tickets on an end-to-end basis.”

The new portal offers custom security layers allowing customers to control which user groups are permitted to view, edit, and update content.  The reporting module of the portal offers the ability to view order status, reporting metrics on circuits, and more.  Additionally, the state-of-the-art tool will help drive sales activity for Exchange members by providing their building locations and service capabilities in a secure and streamlined fashion to Service Providers, as well as accept orders for tail circuits on their behalf.

“We believe that the new online web portal will be a staple tool for all of our Ethernet Exchange customers going forward,” continued Saboo. “It will enrich our customer experience, further illustrating Neutral Tandem’s objective to help its customers interconnect in a simplified and efficient manner.”

To learn more about Neutral Tandem’s Ethernet Exchange, visit http://www.neutraltandem.com/prodServices/ethernet-exchange.htm.

Cautions Concerning Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this press release regarding Neutral Tandem’s strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Neutral Tandem may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements Neutral Tandem makes. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: risks associated with our ability to successfully develop and market Ethernet Exchange or ethernet services, including but not limited to identifying, obtaining, operating and maintaining attractive network switch sites, equipment,  software and business support systems, such as our Ethernet Exchange web portal, the risk that our business and the Tinet business will not be integrated successfully, cost estimation errors or overruns, interconnection delays, material delays or shortages, our inability to obtain and maintain necessary third party rights or permits on a timely basis, if at all, and other factors, including the impact of regulation, many of which are beyond our control and all of which could delay or negatively affect our ability to offer or market this new service; and other important factors included in Neutral Tandem’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly in the “Risk Factors” section of Neutral Tandem’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2009 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010, as such Risk Factors may be updated from time to time in subsequent reports. Neutral Tandem does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Neutral Tandem

Headquartered in Chicago, Neutral Tandem, Inc. provides voice, data and video interconnection services worldwide.  Neutral Tandem recently acquired Tinet, a global carrier exclusively committed to the IP

Transit and Ethernet wholesale market.  The acquisition combines Neutral Tandem’s interconnection services for wireless, wireline, cable and broadband companies with Tinet’s global IP backbone.  Together with Tinet, Neutral Tandem provides voice, IP Transit and Ethernet solutions to carriers, service providers, and content management firms worldwide.  Operating 14 Ethernet Exchanges, the company is now the largest Ethernet Exchange provider in the U.S., a top 10 global IPv4 backbone provider and the number one IPv6 network worldwide.    Please visit Neutral Tandem’s website at: www.neutraltandem.com and follow us on Twitter @NeutralTandem.  Please also visit Tinet’s website at: www.tinet.net.

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Jaymie Scotto & Associates

Ilissa Miller

1-866-695-3629

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Twitter: @NeutralTandem

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Neutral Tandem, Inc.

Jim Polson

1-866-268-4744

Please join Neutral Tandem for their upcoming events at the Light Reading Ethernet Expo Americas on November 2-3 at the Hilton New York, NYC. Jeff Beer, RVP Sales of Neutral Tandem is participating in a live webcast about the Evolution of Ethernet Exchanges on 10/26 at 11:00am ET. Click here to register for this exciting webinar.

We encourage you to use the link below and register as a Neutral Tandem VIP Guest. Watch live demos and meet the team one-on-one at the live event on Nov 2-3^rd  in their meeting room located in the Hilton Board Room on the 4^th floor.  Don’t miss Surendra Saboo, President & COO of Neutral Tandem present Carrier Ethernet Exchange- The Catalyst for Market Growth on November 3^rd at 9:15am ET at the Ethernet Expo, use the link below to register now.

Here is the registration link to be a VIP guest of Neutral Tandem.

http://www.lightreading.com/live/default.asp?event_id=29322&survey_id=694&surveyquestion_7356_prepop=NEUTRAL  

For more information on any of the events above and to schedule a meeting with Neutral Tandem, please email lsauer@jaymiescotto.com.

Join Movius and Neutral Tandem for a free webinar on November 3, 2010 at 2:00pm ET as they explain how carriers can bring more innovative solutions to market ahead of the competition using Software as a Service (SaaS).

 Leading this discussion will be Sara Huges, Senior Director of Product Marketing for Movius, along with John Butz, Senior Director of New Product Development for Neutral Tandem as the co-speaker.

Space is limited! To register, please go to: http://www.fiercewireless.com/offer/movius-nov2010

To read the full announcement, click here.

Neutral Tandem Inc., (NASDAQ:TNDM), announced on October 6, 2010 the launch of eight additional Ethernet Exchange Sites. The company has completed the deployment of the additional markets ahead of schedule, bringing all 14 of its previously announced Ethernet Exchange Points of Presence (PoPs) to market.

Neutral Tandem offers more Ethernet Exchange services in the U.S. than any other operator.  The initial six exchanges include: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York.  The eight additional markets include: Denver, Detroit, Houston, Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C.

Read the full announcement below. For more information, please email: pr@jaymiescotto.com

Neutral Tandem Launches Eight Additional

Ethernet Exchange Sites Ahead of Schedule

Creates the Largest Ethernet Exchange Network in the U.S.

Chicago, IL, October 6, 2010 - Neutral Tandem, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNDM), a leading provider of interconnection services, announced today that it has launched eight additional Ethernet Exchange Points of Presence (PoPs), bringing all 14 of its previously announced Ethernet Exchanges to market. Following the launch of the company’s initial six Ethernet Exchanges in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and New York, the company has now completed, ahead of schedule, the deployment of eight additional markets including Denver, Detroit, Houston, Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C.

The launch of Neutral Tandem’s Ethernet Exchange in additional markets enables service providers to interconnect to Neutral Tandem in locations such as Boston, Denver, Houston, Miami, Philadelphia and Seattle. As a result, Neutral Tandem now offers its Ethernet Exchange service in more U.S. markets than any other Exchange operator. In addition, the recently completed Tinet acquisition bolsters the Ethernet Exchange addressable PoPs from 14 in the US to 99 worldwide, further complemented by Tinet’s ENNIs that provide connectivity to carriers in hard-to-reach countries.

“We are proud to be the first to offer Ethernet Exchange services in 14 locations,” said Surendra Saboo, President and COO of Neutral Tandem. “The scalability and cost efficiency of an Ethernet Exchange is accentuated with Neutral Tandem’s networked approach, where each exchange is interconnected with all of the other exchanges; thereby increasing the availability of service providers that can be connected to each other.”

“Ethernet Exchanges provide a common platform for Ethernet service providers to interconnect their networks and alleviate the formulation of lengthy ENNI agreements with each carrier they wish to connect to,” said Roopashree Honnachari, Sr. Industry Analyst, Business Communication Services, Frost and Sullivan. “Neutral Tandem’s 14 markets bring increased accessibility to its Ethernet Exchange service. That, combined with their networked approach creates a unique value proposition in the marketplace.”

Neutral Tandem’s initial 14 Ethernet Exchange markets are now available for service. To find out more about Neutral Tandem and its Ethernet Exchange, visit www.neutraltandem.com and follow the company on Twitter @NeutralTandem. Additionally, register to attend Light Reading’s Ethernet Expo Summit and join Neutral Tandem and Frost & Sullivan for ‘The Evolution of Ethernet Exchanges,’ webinar on October 26, 2010 at 11:30am ET.

Cautions Concerning Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this press release regarding Neutral Tandem’s strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Neutral Tandem may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements Neutral Tandem makes. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: risks associated with our ability to successfully develop and market Ethernet interconnection services, including but not limited to integrating successfully our Ethernet services with Tinet’s, identifying, obtaining, operating and maintaining attractive network switch sites, equipment and software, cost estimation errors or overruns, interconnection delays, material delays or shortages, our inability to obtain necessary third party rights or permits on a timely basis, if at all, and other factors, including the impact of regulation, many of which are beyond our control and all of which could delay or negatively affect our ability to offer or market this new service; and other important factors included in Neutral Tandem’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly in the “Risk Factors” section of Neutral Tandem’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2009, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, as such Risk Factors may be updated from time to time in subsequent reports. Neutral Tandem does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Neutral Tandem, Inc. Headquartered in Chicago, Neutral Tandem, Inc. provides voice, data and video interconnection services worldwide. Neutral Tandem recently acquired Tinet, a global carrier exclusively committed to the IP Transit and Ethernet wholesale market. The acquisition combines Neutral Tandem’s interconnection services for wireless, wireline, cable and broadband companies with Tinet’s global IP backbone. Collectively, Neutral Tandem provides voice, IP Transit and Ethernet solutions to carriers, service providers, and content management firms worldwide. With 14 Ethernet Exchanges, the company is now the largest Ethernet Exchange provider in the U.S., a top 10 global IPv4 backbone provider and the number one IPv6 network worldwide. Please visit Neutral Tandem’s website at: www.neutraltandem.com.

For Neutral Tandem media inquiries, please contact Ilissa Miller at Jaymie Scotto & Associates +1.866.695.3629 or pr@jaymiescotto.com.

Last week at IT Expo West, Grant Kirkwood, CTO of PacketExchange, spent some time with Patrick Barnard of TMC Net to discuss PacketExchange’s unique position in the market.

Grant explained that since PacketExchange’s inception, their main goal has been to improve the performance of the Internet. They currently do this in two ways. First, through their IP internet offering, which optimizes routes traffic takes across the internet to bypass the public Internet, by taking data from source networks to destination networks as quickly as possible. Second, by building collaborative networks, which are Layer 2 Ethernet networks, which span the globe, offering discreet parties the ability to connect in a transparent fashion.

PacketExchange creates one end-to-end comprehensive network for customers by working with many carriers throughout the world. The business model is to provide customers with the ability to have one consistent product rather than piecing individual circuits together.

PacketExchange customers span the verticals from voice IP carriers, enterprise groups, video and post-production, and high bandwidth online video. They are mainly focusing on customers who need access to 10-gigabit Ethernet connections.

IPV6 has played an interesting role in PacketExchange’s backbone infrastructure. PacketExchange requires all of their carriers to support IPV6, however they have not seen an influx of customers seeking it out yet. Grant believes that they will begin to see real traffic within the next two years.

The entire interview can be viewed at http://www.tmcnet.com/tmc/videos/default.aspx?vid=3105.

For more information about PacketExchange, visit www.PacketExchange.net or email sales@packetexchange.net