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<LEGEND>
The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Company's
balance sheet as of June 30, 1999 and the Statements of Operations for the
six months ended June 30, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> PATHNET, INC.
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